100 Years Ago: 1924 Through the courtesy of Mrs. V. S. Darling of Auburn who opened her farm on the shores of Lake Auburn to the employees, friends and families of the Darling Automobile Co. and the Reo Service Co., about 100 enjoyed a delightful outing at this beauty spot on Wednesday afternoon and evening. 50 […]
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Readers searching for lost Mason’s ring, help with computers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I lost my Mason’s ring last Friday evening (Aug. 2) in the parking lot of KFC on Lisbon St. The ring is gold with a red stone and the initials G.A.B. engraved on the inside. Please contact me at 946-5124 if you have found it. — No name, Greene ANSWER: This sounds […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Paintings on display in hospital gallery
The paintings of Ken Harvey and Kathy Jolicoeur will be on display during the month of August in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Harvey is a watercolor artist who has been exploring this medium for over thirty-five years. “The first time I saw the incredible flow […]
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Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen bring it ‘Home’ to Farmington
FARMINGTON — Old South Church Concert Series welcomes Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen — two of the five original members of the band Còig from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia — as part of the tour for their debut CD tour at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27. at the Old South Church, 235 Main St. With […]
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J.J. Jones to headline comedy show
J.J. Jones, a regular at the Comedy Connection in Rhode Island, will deliver his dad-centric stand up comedy at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Also appearing will be Andrew Haskell and host Nic Dufault. Tickets are $20 and can be found at greatfallscomedyclub.com or purchased at […]
Posted inDear Abby
Longtime girlfriend has never met partner’s son
DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for many years and have a partner. “Andy” is a widower whose wife died 20 years ago. We have been a couple for 13 years, although we don’t live together. My son is 30, and his partner is 40. Both have their own families and busy lives. I met […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Having surgery for a hernia could be riskier than living with it
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 85-year-old man. I am in good health, and I exercise and swim at the gym for 3 hours every other day. I am not overweight, and the only prescription I have is a nose spray. I do have mild idiopathic neuropathy, but I am still quite agile and mobile. […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 12
100 Years Ago: 1924 Probably none of Earl S. Lewis’ friends in Auburn except the writer knew that he had written a book while in Auburn, serving as executive secretary of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. The story can be told now, Mr. Lewis having left the city last Saturday for Massachusetts where he is […]
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Another connection made through Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Good news! I have been contacted by Lisa Morin, activities director of a nonprofit group that wants to take on the tabs project. She will send you her contact information. Thanks to your readers, and to you for always being there for me.—Mary Ann, Auburn ANSWER: Mary Ann had requested someone take […]
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Young dog has become a nuisance and a danger
DEAR ABBY: I am a retiree with diabetes and heart trouble. My husband is disabled. I’m his sole caregiver when I have the energy to do it. Our adult daughter lives with us and works full time in the medical field on weekends. She does practically nothing around the house. The real problem is, we […]