STONINGTON — Opera House Arts has planned an evening of traditional folk, originals, and country favorites at 7 p.m.. Thursday, Sept. 8, in the Stonington Opera House lobby. The featured artist is Kate Caldwell, on acoustic guitar and vocals, with special guest Geoffrey Warner, on fiddle, guitar and vocals. The evening will include some favorite […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 1
100 Years Ago: 1922 Every night at the Maine State Fair, Lewiston, September 4 to 8 will be a Fourth of July celebration to visitors who attend the big fireworks show featuring the evening program. Fair officials announced today that an unusually fine program of fireworks has been booked. So elaborate is the show that […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Family failure refuses to enable sibling’s behavior
DEAR ABBY: I am the oldest of three. We grew up in an abusive alcoholic family. I’m considered the “failure” of the family because I don’t drink. I graduated from college, work full time, got married and have a pretty stable life. Both of my younger siblings drink and use drugs, and their lives are […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Expand your interests, friendships and skills to ensure you can handle any challenge that stands between you and what you want to achieve.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zendaya, 26; Zoe Lister-Jones, 40; Gloria Estefan, 65; Lily Tomlin, 83. Happy Birthday: Look for moneymaking opportunities. Expand your mind, and upgrade the way you live and do things. Put your thoughts and energy into being the best you can be and achieving something that satisfies your soul. Spend time […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Prostate cancer med greatly decreases libido in men
DEAR DR. ROACH: My romantic partner of one year (a 51-year-old male) is being treated for prostate cancer with Eligard. He received a second injection two months ago. I am satisfied with our level of sexual intimacy, even though it has not included penetration. He is frustrated that his sexual desire has decreased. This is […]
Posted inSun Spots
Info on property tax program for elder citizens online or via mail
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need information on the Maine Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens. I printed the application and need to know what to do next. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: Let’s start with Step One. For those of you who are wondering how to get the applications, according to the website https://tinyurl.com/mrymuz4n, they […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Norway gallery hosts Grant as September artist of month
NORWAY — The Main Street Gallery will feature Sherry Grant as its artist of the month through September at 246 Main St. Grant taught school for many years and, after retiring in 2016, decided she would try to develop her artistic style, as she comes from a musical and artistic family that goes back for […]
Posted inEncore
Trioli to perform ‘A Clarinet Potpourri’ at Oasis of Music
Clarinet trio Trioli will perform at the Oasis of Music on beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. Trioli will present a varied program they are calling “A Clarinet Potpourri.” Members are David Collier, Beth Whitney and Greg Anderson. Collier is a local music educator who has taught for […]
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‘Ahab Inside Me’ sails into Augusta Sept. 2-4
AUGUSTA — The Colonial Theater will stage “The Ahab Inside Me” Friday through Sunday, Sept. 2-4, at the 139 Water St. In a tale that stretches across generations and ancients — lost mariners, lost souls, lost lives — “The Ahab Inside Me” is a provocative and challenging new musical theater production that explores the traumatic […]
Posted inDear Abby
Three’s definitely a crowd in couple’s budding romance
DEAR ABBY: I recently met the love of my life, and I’m planning to leave my life and family in Arkansas and move to California to marry him. He’s recently divorced after a 25-year marriage. My problem is that his ex wanted the divorce, but now she wants him back. She knows he has met […]