The Maine Music Society Chorale, directed by Dr. Richard Nickerson and accompanied by our new pianist Morgan Lee, will present its holiday concert, A Season of Celebration, at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 9, and at 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 10, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Usher in the holiday season with this family friendly […]
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‘A Christmas Carol’ one-man show at Chocolate Church Arts Center
This December, the Chocolate Church Arts Center is bringing the one-man version of “A Christmas Carol” starring Scott Severance on Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Severance has starred as Scrooge in six national tours of “A Christmas Carol.” When COVID-19 hit and it became apparent that another national tour wasn’t immediately possible, the show was […]
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Schooner Fare to perform at Chocolate Church Arts Center
Steve and Chuck Romanoff come together as Schooner Fare, the premier performing group of original and traditional maritime songs, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath on Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Their energetic concerts are laced with a Maine brand of universal humor. The band also writes and performs topical songs, country ballads […]
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Jon Rudnitsky to perform at Chocolate Church Arts Center
Jon Rudnitsky, the only new cast member hired for the 41st season of SNL, is to perform at the Chocolate Church Arts Center on Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. He has appeared in leading roles opposite Reese Witherspoon in the Nancy Meyers film ‘Home Again’, alongside George Clooney in the Hulu mini series ‘Catch 22’, […]
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Freeport Players to perform Radio XVII
The Freeport Players presents “RADIO XVII — WFCP Home Time Radio Hour” at the Freeport Performing Arts Center at 30 Holbrook St. on Dec. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. It’s the 17th year of a unique performance, where you are the live studio audience at an old-time radio […]
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First Friday Comedy show Dec. 1 at Rusty Bus Brewing
Cat’s Meow Comedy presents another First Friday standup comedy show at Rusty Bus Brewing at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1. Featured comedians include Dennis Fogg, Sara Poulin, Brian O’Connor, Kevin Ryan and host Ann-Marie Keene.Dennis Fogg is a veteran of comedy who has performed in 37 states and three different countrie, but he’s still always […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife’s admissions damage husband’s trust in her word
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 30 years. Recently, she shared details of two infidelities that she had with other men. The first was with an individual on the staff of our church who held himself out to be my friend. My wife says it was an unprovoked attack, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio:A change will get your mojo working and prompt you to mix and mingle with people who spark your interest.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sarah Hyland, 33; Katherine Heigl, 45; Colin Hanks, 46; Pete Best, 82. Happy Birthday: Push forward, compensate for lost time and refuse to let anyone slow you down. Take the initiative to do things your way this year. An aggressive, hands-on attitude will help you reach your target. Strive to […]
Posted inDr. Roach
High blood pressure medication causes constipation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 58 years old and was diagnosed with high blood pressure back in 2021. Since then, I’ve been prescribed atenolol, which slows down my heart rate. I was later prescribed 10 mg of amlodipine, which I’m told relaxes and dilates my blood vessels. I wouldn’t say it’s severe, but I never experienced […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 23
100 years Ago: 1923 Jordan High seniors are to have their class party on Wednesday evening next at Mrs. Heth’s Academy. The committee of arrangements includes John Hassett, Agnes Forbes and Bertha Couture. 50 Years Ago: 1973 A mini bazaar is being planned at St. Casimir Nursing Home on Nov 28 featuring for-sale handcrafted items made by […]