DEAR ABBY: My brother recently called to tell me he had proposed to his girlfriend, and she happily accepted. While I’m glad he is happy, I’m worried about what to do if he asks me to be his best man. While his girlfriend can be a nice person, they have a one-sided relationship in which […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Don’t let anyone stand in your way or become an expense you cannot afford.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Isla Fisher, 48; Nathan Lane, 68; Morgan Fairchild, 74; Blythe Danner, 81. Happy Birthday: An innovative problem-solving approach will pay off and help you gain respect this year. Stand up for what you want instead of following someone else’s lead. Own the spotlight and use your attributes and energy to […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 2
100 Years Ago: 1924 The next department meeting of the Women’s Literary will be on “Art in the Home,” and will be at the Androscoggin Electric Co. Hall next Thursday afternoon at 2:30. The lecture, prepared by Mrs. Grace P.T. Knudson, former art chairman of the State Federation, WLU will be given. With this is […]
Posted inDear Abby
Ex wife uses gifts to disrupt visitation
DEAR ABBY: My ex has primary custody of our young daughter, “Kayli,” and is with her 99% of the time. I have Kayli every other weekend. Her mom has been dropping her off with a bag filled with wrapped presents. These presents are marked by day and hour. Along with the presents, my ex has […]
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Virgo: Step into the mainstream and discover what’s available to help you advance.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shakira, 47; Christie Brinkley, 70; Brent Spiner, 75; Graham Nash, 82. Happy Birthday: Make reductions this year. Less consumerism, temptation, consumption and debt will ease stress and help you return to what’s meaningful. Consider how simplicity can work in your favor. Jump at the chance to spend more time with […]
Posted inSun Spots
April 8 solar eclipse be mostly completely visible in Lewiston-Auburn area
DEAR SUN SPOTS: That was an interesting article in this past Sunday’s newspaper by Kay Neufeld about the solar eclipse. Will Lewiston-Auburn see any effect of the April 8 solar eclipse? — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: For all things eclipse go to the Eclipse 2024 webpage at https://eclipse2024.org/eclipse-cities/city/18987.html to see what is expected to happen […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Brian Plumb headlines at Great Falls Comedy Club
Comedian Brian Plumb will headline a night of comedy featuring Mike Gray and host Nick Gordon beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Plumb’s confrontational style has made him a favorite throughout New England and beyond. He is a regular at Comix at Mohegan Sun and New […]
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SLLMF features Bach, Bartok, Mozart for third concert of season
The third concert of the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival season will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. Featured composers are Bach, Bartok and Mozart. The program includes BACH: Trio Sonata in C Minor from The Musical Offering, BWV 1079 BARTÓK: Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet and Piano MOZART: […]
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Culture Reggae Festival brings international acts to Lisbon Falls
Culture Reggae Festival will feature reggae music from internationally known artists from 2-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Worumbo Riverfront Event Center in Lisbon Falls. International reggae artists Warrior King and Turbulence will headline the festival with additional performances by Mighty Mystic, Nate Winter, and Stream Reggae. Aside from the main performances, the […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 1
100 Years Ago: 1924 Sunday morning was the “coldest ever known” on Quaker Road in Leeds, as the thermometer registered 27 below zero. On account of the extreme cold and drifted road, neighbors from this way were unable to attend a social at Mr. Bean’s on Saturday evening. 50 Years Ago: 1974 (Sun Journal photo) […]