Northern Groove is set to play starting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays songs by bands such as Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Pat Benatar, Elle King, Bruno Mars, The Doobie Brothers, Gloria Gaynor, Megan Trainor, Pitbull, Maren Morris, Rick Springfield, Gretchen […]
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Posted inEncore
Bobby Reed and the Wild Horse Band set to play at Turner gazebo
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo music series presents Bobby Reed and the Wild Horse Band from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, at the gazebo in Turner. Reed’s favorite thing about the music business is that feeling he gets when he looks out on an audience and sees smiling faces. A native of […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Boardman, Gawler, Muise plan Vienna Hall performance
The Vienna Union Hall will host the trio of Greg Boardman, Elsie Gawler, and Steve Muise for an evening of folk and traditional music at 7 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road in Vienna. Boardman, founder of the Maine Fiddle Camp, performs in the tradition of the Downeast fiddler and […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 5
100 Years Ago: 1923 In the electrical storm of Tuesday afternoon, the barn of Mrs. Lena Hersey was blown down and the chimney of her house was blown off level with the roof. The two story paint shop of Frank Dillingham was razed to ground and contents, wagons, sleighs, etc., are an utter loss. The […]
Posted inDear Abby
Daughter’s visits ‘home’ usually lead elsewhere
DEAR ABBY: My adult daughter is single and lives alone. She lives five hours away but manages to visit every two months or so. The problem is, when she comes home, we hardly ever see her. She’s mostly at her cousin’s house. During her most recent visit, we saw her a total of one hour […]
Posted inDr. Roach
How to avoid calcium when taking thyroid medication
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a thyroidectomy, and I take levothyroxine. Instructions for the medication say not to take it within four hours of having calcium. No discussion of the drug has clearly stated whether this only refers to calcium supplements or whether this also includes high-calcium foods. I usually take levothyroxine when I wake […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: The changes you make for someone else must be equally suitable for you, or resentment will filter through.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, 16; Natalie Morales, 51; Paul Giamatti, 56; Robert Englund, 76. Happy Birthday: Pay attention and think matters through. Haste makes waste. Get organized and declutter your life. The relief you get from minimizing your responsibilities will give you a new lease on life. A practical approach to whatever […]
Posted inSun Spots
Differences among various kinds of rice determine their best uses and tastes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Sometimes a recipe calls for cooked white rice. Could you clarify the difference between long grain versus short grain rice for recipes? Usually, I just wing it but one might be better than the other. I like using jasmine rice in my vegan rice pudding as this variety is naturally sweet. I’m […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Chelsea Summer Concert Series to feature Denny Breau June 12
Denny Breau will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 12, under the tent at the Chelsea Town Office, 560 Togus Road in Chelsea. Breau started playing guitar when he was 9 years old and was performing professionally by his early teens. During more than 30 years as a full-time musician, he has performed […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 5
100 Years Ago: 1923 Chief Rowe has received complaints from residents near the Little Androscoggin River in “New” Auburn, of men and boys who insist on bathing nude near the dam. Chief Rowe says that unless the practice is stopped they will be prosecuted. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Construction of the new Lewiston Central Fire […]