Award-winning writer Julia Cooke is the first reader of the season for the celebrated Visiting Writers Series presented by the University of Maine at Farmington. Cooke will read from her work at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center. The reading is free and open to the […]
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Posted inEncore
‘Lucky 2: Little Dog, Big Mission’ continues tale of special dog
Proceeds benefit Mission Working Dogs
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
T-Acadie plans Music for Mavis concert
T-Acadie will perform a Music for Mavis at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Gazebo at 98 Mathews Way, in Turner Center. The dance band and folk trio from Maine is equally at home playing for concerts, contradances, or Cajun dances. Band members include: Pam Weeks on fiddle, mountain dulcimer, guitar, singing; Jim Joseph on […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 7
100 Years Ago: 1922 The upholstered furniture, rugs, etc., in the automobile department at the state Fair, which has occasioned much comment, were furnished by Berman-McDonough Co. of this city. 50 Years Ago: 1972 A coffee and punch party was attended this week by various hospital department personnel with whom Candy Stripers at St. Mary’s […]
Posted inDear Abby
Concerned for my nephew’s care by her younger sister
DEAR ABBY: My younger sister, “Fern,” gave birth to a son three months ago. Since she returned to work, it seems like all she does is dump her baby, “Ricky,” on others so she can sleep with her special someone. I watched Ricky a couple of times while they ran errands, even though they have […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Consider what’s possible, and apply your skills to meet the demands you encounter.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Rachel Wood, 35; Shannon Elizabeth, 49; Toby Jones, 56; Michael Emerson, 68. Happy Birthday: Idle time is the enemy. A tight schedule jam-packed with deadlines will keep you moving forward and excited about life, love and your overall well-being. Trust your instincts and know when to sprint and when […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Case of dementia erases past trauma from memory
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother-in-law (age 78) recently developed dementia. Everything after the age of about 20 is gone for him, and he lives in the past, though he does still connect with my sister. For some time now, he has taken a psychopharmaceutical (Zoloft) for PTSD, stemming from earlier experiences. My question is, what […]
Posted inSun Spots
Sumner Scholarship Committee seeks volunteers for bottle drive
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Sumner Scholarship Committee is holding a bottle drive Saturday and is seeking people to contribute bottles. We also need assistance in picking up bottles and cans from residents’ homes.The Scholarship Committee is also hosting a silent auction in November and welcomes contributions. For more information, contact Lee Berry at 388-2181. — […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The Public Theatre to open season with ‘Morning After Grace’
“Morning After Grace” by Carey Crim will be staged Sept. 16-25 at The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St. in Lewiston. Three aging baby boomers (who could swear they are still in their 40s) tackle the topics of love, loss, sex, aging parents and medical marijuana munchies in this heartfelt new comedy. After flirting at a […]