A concert by Maine fiddler Frank Ferrel and Nova Scotia pianist Kimberly Holmes will be held beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday June 1, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Ferrel is regarded as one of the northeast’s finest fiddlers. He has contributed to more than two dozen albums, toured Scotland as a featured performer with […]
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Organist David Hirst to perform at the basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Organist David Hirst will perform on the historic 1938 Casavant organ at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at the basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Hirst is one of the few British organists to have integrated into the French organ world. Based near Paris, he is Organiste Titulaire of the 12th-century Collegiate Church […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Man ask girlfriend to decline a wedding role
DEAR ABBY: I am a 29-year-old man who has been with a fantastic woman, 25, for the last year. I believe she is The One. We have moved quickly and have already settled into an apartment together. Recently, she was asked to be a bridesmaid in a wedding between her ex’s cousin and a friend […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Cardiac bypass patient unable to take meds due to nausea
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 64-year-old son just returned home after cardiac bypass surgery. The surgery went well, but he has very severe pain. His body won’t tolerate any oral painkiller due to nausea and vomiting. I can’t imagine what it will be like with six to eight weeks of excruciating pain. He is emotionally drained. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Stop dreaming and start doing, and you’ll gain respect and support from those with something to offer.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carey Mulligan, 39; Kylie Minogue, 56; Christa Miller, 60; Gladys Knight, 80. Happy Birthday: Gather information and explore the possibilities. It’s up to you to create what you want and pursue your dreams. A disciplined approach and a desire for change will help you overcome hurdles that have held you […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on May 28
100 Years Ago: 1924 A man named Collins has an article on Governor Baxter in the Woman’s Home Companion which is well worth reading. Mr. Collins says that the Governor is a “character” which may or may not be taken as a compliment according to the way you look at it. 50 Years Ago: 1974 […]
Posted inSun Spots
Heywood Club’s in Norway holding its annual 7-Mile Yard Sale on June 8
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s that time of year when The Heywood Club on Crockett Ridge in Norway is planning the 7-Mile Yard Sale for Saturday, June 8. This is always a favorite event in the area. Not only do we have a yard sale at the clubhouse, but many neighbors join in and have a […]
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Relative reveals sordid story to prevent wedding
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of three years recently proposed. The issue is he’s the great-nephew of the man who jilted my great-aunt at the altar in the 1970s. My aunt dated his great-uncle for financial reasons, which she has admitted. She tried to ensure he would stay with her by “baby trapping” him and telling […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Patient with BPH experiences pain when ejaculating
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question I hope you can help me with. I’m a 70-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). My urologist, who I see every six months, put me on finasteride and Flomax to help with my enlarged prostate and with emptying my bladder. Both have been effective. Over the past […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: You’ll get better results if you put your energy into self-improvement, doing your best to get ahead and putting the past behind you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Colfer, 34; Shanola Hampton, 47; Jack McBrayer, 51; Paul Bettany, 53. Happy Birthday: Take pride in your work, and concentrate on what’s important. Where you put your energy will make a difference to your physiological attitude. Being satisfied with who you are and what your actions should be will […]