Multi-instrumentalist Noah Fishman will be featured at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. His program will include music of his own composition, that of his friends and colleagues, and tunes from many traditions. Fishman is a performer, composer, and educator. Rooted in Maine, he […]
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Maine Country Music Hall of Fame to hold ‘Extravaganza 2023’ fundraiser show
The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame will present “Extravaganza 2023,” the annual benefit fundraiser show, beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, at The Silver Spur Dance Club in Mechanic Falls. The 3-hour live show will feature a fabulous line-up of Maine Country Music Hall of Famers from all over the State of […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Recording may be worth more than a thousand words
DEAR ABBY: I have some advice for your readers who write regarding problems with how others behave badly or are verbally abusive or inappropriate toward them. Hopefully, it will help someone. I suggest recording video of the offending individual while it’s happening, and then showing them the video later when they are calm/sober/receptive. If the […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Nov. 7
100 Years Ago: 1923 In connection with the elaborate parade in Lewiston on Armistice Day the following women have been appointed to arrange for attractive floats: Miss Dorothy Ruggles, Chairman; Miss Mary Kennedy, Mrs. Elmer Abbott, Jrs. John S. Childs, Miss Nora Thompson, Mrs. Elly Hullett, and Miss Mary Conley. The women are working to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Don’t rely on someone feeding you what you want to hear.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lorde, 27; Adam DeVine, 40; David Guetta, 56; Joni Mitchell, 80. Happy Birthday: Strive for perfection, and a window of opportunity will open. Be ready and willing to take a chance and pursue your dreams. Do the research, enforce preparation and be ready to make a move. If you use […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Not every ACL tear will call for a surgical procedure
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old male. I have exercised at the gym for over 35 years. I take 10 mg of a simvastatin once a day for high cholesterol. I also take metoprolol (50 mg in the morning and 25 mg at night) for high blood pressure and my irregular heartbeat. Recently, I […]
Posted inSun Spots
Franco Center seeking Christmas memories for Sights & Sounds show
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco Center is preparing a Christmas-themed Variety Show and would love the community’s input. If anyone has Christmas memories or poems that they would like to read and share during our Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show on Dec. 15 and 16, please contact the show manager, Jake Hodgkin, at production@francocenter.org […]
Posted inDear Abby
Health diagnosis fills wife’s head with doubts
DEAR ABBY: I have recently been diagnosed with a chronic illness. I am only 40, and I always took for granted that I had plenty of life left to live. I’m happily married, but I worry because my husband, “Al,” has become my caretaker. I feel terrible about it. My condition is very limiting. I’m […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Nov. 6
100 Years Ago: 1923 The ladies of the west Minot Union Circle will hold their usual fair at the grange hall. There will be quilts on sale, an orange tree, fish pond, domestic table and display of fancy and useful articles, ice cream and homemade candy on sale. Supper will be served from 5:30 to 7:45 […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: An exciting partnership will provide you with more time to do what you do best.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emma Stone, 35; Ethan Hawke, 53; Maria Shriver, 68; Sally Field, 77. Happy Birthday: Evaluate what’s important to you and adjust your routine. Let your intuition and imagination lead the way, and you’ll find the path and people to make your journey more enjoyable. Opportunities are apparent, but first, you […]