The next Music for Mavis concert will feature Castlebay with Nick Apollonio at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Gazebo, at 98 Mathews Way, in Turner; rain or shine. Since 1986 Castlebay has been weaving together Maine’s nautical and British Isles legacies transporting their audience through time and across the Atlantic. Julia Lane […]
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Capricorn: Don’t wait for someone to make the first move. Set your sights on your target of choice and refuse to let anyone lure you off course.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariana Greenblatt, 15; Aaron Paul, 43; Sarah Chalke, 46; Chandra Wilson, 53. Happy Birthday: Take a moment to reevaluate the past, present and future. Learn from your mistakes, consider what’s possible and change what isn’t working for you. Budget for your plans and eliminate anything that isn’t justified. Action speaks […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Friends get conflicting info about his inclusion in will
DEAR ABBY: For 15 years I’ve maintained a close friendship with a wealthy older man who has become a kind of mentor. He’s 90 years old now and in failing health. He told me on several occasions that I was named in his will, but when we met for lunch the other day, he informed […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 27
100 Years Ago: 1922 That automobile exhibition hall at the Fairgrounds will be ready Sept.1st., according to V.S. Darling, one of the promoters. He states that a program for the automobile show is already well under way, that all of the available space has been rented and that for the first time in the history […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Amanda Valdez work on view at Charles Danforth Gallery
AUGUSTA – In her debut Maine exhibition “Breaking Wave,” New York City-based artist Amanda Valdez exhibits a series of new works created especially for the geometric, multi-level space of the Charles Danforth Gallery at the University of Maine at Augusta, at 46 university Drive . The artist will participate in programming during the exhibition, inviting […]
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AGT’s Tom Cotter brings the Funny to Rumford
One of America’s favorite Comedians, Tom Cotter will take the stage at 49 Franklin in Rumford Friday, Sept. 2. Cotter has taken the comedy scene by storm since finishing as runner-up and becoming the Breakout Star from Season 7’s “America’s Got Talent.” He lost to a dog act, but don’t hold that against him; […]
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Mark Smith & Andrew Mark plan final chamber series performance in Denmark
Denmark Arts Center’s final Chamber Series performance will feature Mark Smith and Andrew Mark. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at the center, 50 West Main St. in Denmark. The Smith-Mark Viola/Cello Duo will perform a recital of musical gems from the timeless essence of Bach to the impassioned tango. A suite […]
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Music for Mavis event to present Marty & Moe
Marty & Moe will perform a Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazebo concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 98 Mathews Way, in Turner Center. Upcoming Music for Mavis concerts will feature: Jerks of Grass, Sept. 6; Pam Weeks — T-Acadie, Sept. 3; Hot Damn – Norm and Deb, Sept. 20; and Mary Murphy, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
CHEK2 genetic mutation might increase risk of cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: My almost-42-year-old daughter was informed today by her gynecologist that she has two CHEK2 genetic mutations. She has always been healthy. She and her husband have three young children, so my daughter is rather concerned. This revelation came during an otherwise routine visit with her gynecologist. Do you have any statistics on […]
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Sagittarius: Try something new, and it will open a window of opportunity that gives you the freedom to follow your heart and do something that makes you feel passionate.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Keke Palmer, 29; Macaulay Culkin, 42; Chris Pine, 42; Melissa McCarthy, 52. Happy Birthday: Creative insight will help you flourish. Put together a plan that excites you. Develop new ways to use your attributes to reach your goal. Don’t rely on others when you can handle matters yourself. A race […]