DEAR SUN SPOTS: With heavy hearts, we will deconsecrate the East Stoneham Congregational Church on Route 5 in Stoneham. A final with a christening and deconsecration will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. Following the services, there will be a luncheon at the North Waterford Congregational Church at 10 Irving Green Road just […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Legendary saxophonist Glen DaCosta to perform at Baxter Brewing Co.
DaCosta played with Bob Marley and The Wailers from 1972 until Bob passed and continued to play with The Wailers after he died.
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Fourth concert of SLLMF season features pieces by Schubert, Harbison
Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will hold the fourth concert of the 52nd season featuring works by composers Franz Schubert and John Harbison at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. Camp Encore-Coda will perform on the lawn before this concert from 6:30-7:15 p.m. The program includes: SCHUBERT: Fantasie for Piano Four-Hands, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Lynn Deeves Trio to entertain at Poland Spring Resort gazebo
The Lynn Deeves Trio will perform at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, at the gazebo at Poland Spring Resort, 640 Main St., in Poland Spring. A Maine singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Lynn Deeves honed her stage and vocal skills on the New England rock club circuit of the 1980’s and 90’s. “The Muse” called in […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 30
100 Years Ago: 1924 Petting parties on Lewiston City Park and about the new armory building are becoming a nuisance, according to members of the Lewiston police department. The arms of girls, draped about the shoulders of youthful automobile drivers is also getting to be a common sight. Farms on the outskirts of the city where beer or cider is […]
Posted inDear Abby
Widow thinks invitation to livestream wedding is rude
DEAR ABBY: The daughter of a friend is getting married and sent an email announcement with a link to watch a livestream of the ceremony. I have never been invited to NOT attend an event before, and frankly, my feelings are hurt. (My husband was an incredible artist. Should I send a livestream of others […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Patient with DVT switches to aspirin with good results
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old female who has been on Xarelto for years due to my deep vein thrombosis (DVT). I also have an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter. I read that low-dose aspirin (325 mg) is just as effective in preventing clots in the legs as Xarelto, which is very expensive. My […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Reflect before you make the same move that has cost you emotionally.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Simon Baker, 55; Terry Crews, 56; Lisa Kudrow, 61; Laurence Fishburne, 63. Happy Birthday: You’ll be running on emotional fuel this year, contributing to what matters to you most and being the one to make a difference. Hold your head high, and continue until you are satisfied with your accomplishments. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader is looking for the English translation of the lyrics for ‘Coeur de Maman’
DEAR SUN SPOTS: These lyrics to “Coeur de Maman” were found here: https://www.smule.com/song/marcel-martel-coeur-de-maman-karaoke-lyrics/4958307_4958307/arrangement? Cœur de maman/Je chante pour toi/Que j’aime/Cœur de maman,/Tu es la bonté même/Tu as souffert de cruels émois/Je t’ai fait mal/Je t’ai remplie d’effroi. Bonne maman/Chasse bien ces tristesses/Vois ton enfant/Et prie pour le cœur. Des mamans/Vieille maman/Aux cheveux blancs/Votre cœur a […]
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Fiddlers’ Rendezvous returns to Lewiston
The Fourth Annual Fiddlers’ Rendezvous, sponsored by LA Arts, will take place from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the gazebo in Kennedy Park in Lewiston. Performers include Ed Howe with Drivetrain, Québecois master fiddler Éric Favreau, and New England style fiddler Lissa Schneckenburger. Accompanists include guitarists Owen Marshall and Bennett Konesni, with Stuart […]