100 Years Ago: 1924 The Salrite club of Past Chiefs, Pythian Sisters, was delightfully entertained by the past chiefs of Fidelity Temple, Lisbon Falls on Monday. At 12:30 pm, a splendid dinner was served by the committee, Mrs. Lena MacMillan, chairman assisted by Mrs. Sarah Coombs, Mrs. Margaret Thompson, Mrs. Alice Buchanan, Mrs. Emma Larrabee, […]
Life & Culture
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Posted inSun Spots
IRS-certified volunteers offering free AARP income tax prep in February
DEAR SUN SPOTS: AARP Tax-Aide will provide free income tax preparation services for low/moderate income taxpayers for the 2024 filing season. Beginning the week of Feb. 6, our experienced IRS-certified tax volunteers will prepare and electronically file federal and Maine income tax returns. We work at Sacred Heart Church at the corner of Minot and […]
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Exhibition features posters, artifacts to ‘Celebrate People’s History’
University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston Campus
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Oasis of Music to feature jazz legend Brad Terry
He will be accompanied by Peter Herman on guitar
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Lovell Speaker Series introduces Maine author Gillian Burnes
The Charlotte Hobbs Library Speaker Series welcomes Gillian Burnes, author of “Soft Features,” as its first speaker of 2024 for a Zoom-only talk at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Charlotte Hobbs Library in Lovell. “Soft Features,” Burnes’ first novel, is a finalist for the 2023 Maine Literary Award for fiction. Set in […]
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Q&A with creators, stars of ‘Le Carrefour/The Intersection’ documentary to be held at the Franco-American Collection
University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn Campus
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Maine author Rivera Sun will share her experiences in nonviolence
Maine author and nonviolence skills instructor Rivera Sun will give a talk at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Norway Memorial Library. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, this kid-friendly, intergenerational workshop will show the power of stories and share skills for peaceful conflict resolution. Attendees will play games, learn […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: What you learn will encourage new beginnings with people striving for stability and a passage forward.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nina Dobrev, 35; Catherine, Princess of Wales, 42; Dave Matthews, 57; Jimmy Page, 80. Happy Birthday: Leave no room for error. Be direct, ask questions and figure out your best way forward before you make a move. Time is on your side, so don’t feel pressured. Hard work, decisive action […]
Posted inDr. Roach
A wide pulse pressure persists after a gastrointestinal bleed
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 87 and have been jogging/running for 35 years. I recently had a major upper-gastrointestinal bleed after collapsing and losing consciousness. The problem was found and corrected. Following this episode, my hemoglobin level was 84 g/L, and my blood pressure dropped to 88/38 mm Hg. Since that time, my average blood […]
Posted inDear Abby
Brother chooses to cut off contact after mother’s death
DEAR ABBY: My brother, who I will call “Alan,” has cut me off. We each received 50% of our mother’s estate, as specified by her will. Our respective inheritances amounted to a considerable amount of money. Alan thinks I stole $8,000 from him. This is both untrue and impossible. Alan spoke with the only remaining […]