Rangeley Community Chorus will present their annual holiday concert titled, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. in Rangeley. Enjoy classic Christmas music and original holiday works from the chorus as well as soloists and small group selections. The holiday concert is […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 8
100 Years Ago: 1923 Sheriff Murray’s liquor deputies seized a nearly new seven- passenger Buick sedan and 50 -gallons of alcohol at about 1:30 this morning on the Danville Road. When the deputies stopped the car, the occupants did not wait to discuss the goods and the road questions, but jumped through the door and […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Childhood friend knows truth of man’s parentage
DEAR ABBY: Forty years ago, a neighborhood boy fathered a child with a neighborhood girl. “Billy” was 17 at the time, and “Becky” was 14 or 15. Both were friends of mine. They were not a steady couple. She liked him, but I feel he used her. I heard that she married an older gentleman […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Your vision of financial matters will help you put your money where it will bring the highest returns.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ian Somerhalder, 45; Dominic Monaghan, 47; Teri Hatcher, 59; James Galway, 84. Happy Birthday: Use your resources to get ahead and your energy to finish what you start. Your enthusiasm will create a stir and encourage those with something to offer to join your team. Be cautious regarding home, finances […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Very high CAC score might require more aggressive treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 68 and in good shape; I work out daily. I had a few episodes of angina two to three years ago and started going to a cardiologist as a result. I have had quite a few tests done, but the one that was really concerning was my coronary artery calcium […]
Posted inSun Spots
Holiday fair at Sixth Street Congregational Church set for Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn will have a Holiday Fair on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be craft items, a white elephant table, and baked goods. Lunch will be available. For more information, contact Betty at 576-1331 or Cynthia at […]
Posted inEncore
Guitarist, bassist provide jazz concert at Oasis of Music
The original and traditional jazz guitar music of John Smedley and bassist Tim Clough will be featured at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Smedley, a physics professor at Bates College, is well-versed in American jazz guitar, displaying influences from Joe Pass to Wes […]
Posted inEncore
‘A Christmas Carol’ opens at The Public Theatre
Nicholas Perron as The Ghost of Christmas Present in “A Christmas Carol” on stage Dec. 8, through Dec. 10, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. This inventive version, performed by six actors and a fiddler, was developed and written for The Public Theatre by co-artistic director Christopher Schario in 1993, and has since been published […]
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
Bazinga takes the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays favorite rock, hip-hop, alternative, and country hits from the 80’s, 90’s and beyond. A holiday party featuring Hairy Pie will begin at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 7
100 Years Ago: 1923 The Libby Thimble Club held its regular monthly meeting in the Pleasant Street Hall last evening. A fine musical program was furnished by the club orchestra and vocal selections were given by several members of the organization. Games were also enjoyed. The supper which preceded the meeting was served by Albert Jordan. […]