The 9th annual Cruise In at Page’s Repair in Leeds will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. The event will feature The Rockin’ Recons, one of the 4 original bands from the PAL Hop Days of the ‘60s, playing from 5-7 p.m. The Rockin’ Recons play a blend of classic rock from the […]
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UMaine Orono museum exhibit features 3D-printed replica of 19th-century helmet
The exhibit will be at the museum through early November.
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Old South Church to stage the Gothard Sisters Aug. 29
The Gothard Sisters, from the US Pacific Northwest, plan to bring their Celtic musicality, singing, dance and sibling wittiness to the Old South Church Concert Series, 235 Main St., Farmington on Monday, Aug. 29 starting at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Tickets available at the door. Advanced […]
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Lakewood Theater to stage “Great Expectations” Sept. 1-10
Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations” will be featured Sept. 1-10 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. The play follows the childhood and young adult years of Pip a blacksmith’s apprentice in a country village. He suddenly comes into a large fortune (his great expectations) from a mysterious benefactor and moves to London where he […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Herbal product helps with gastrointestinal issues
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had gastroparesis for many years. About two years ago, it led to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (which I once read about in your column). I worked with a dietitian for several months. One of the treatments she suggested was an herbal product called Iberogast. The combination of herbs helps the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Daughter’s fiancé often makes puzzling remarks
DEAR ABBY: My lovely and successful 30-year-old daughter has recently become engaged to a 31-year-old man I’ll call “Jonas.” They have been dating for several years. He comes from a good family and is successful in his career. She adores him and is extremely happy. The problem is, Jonas has a habit of making off-the-cuff […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 22
100 Years Ago: 1922 Auburn citizens interested in the movement to build a road from Dennison Street to the gate at Mt. Auburn Cemetery should attend the council meeting in the city building Monday night at 8 o’clock. 50 Years Ago: 1972 A slipper manufacturing firm, which will employ 40 persons to start and will […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Take control, and don’t be afraid to show off what you can do. Put your energy into what matters to you most.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aparna Nancherla, 40; James Corden, 44; Kristen Wiig, 49; Ty Burrell, 55. Happy Birthday: Let charm, charisma and careful planning open doors to better days ahead. Let everything you experience shape what’s to come and nurture profits, happiness and a robust future. Put your energy where it counts — with […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader wishes to donate desk with extras to nonprofit
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a large desk with drawers, cubbies, and a built-in bookcase to donate to a non-profit. It must be picked up and will need a couple of strong men to do so, as it is very heavy. I also have quite an assortment of mostly fiction books including some Reader’s Digest […]
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Novel Jazz to return to the Skidompha Public Library for an evening of jazz
Novel Jazz plans to return to the Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St. in Damariscotta for an evening of jazz at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. The band will present an evening of hot swinging jazz out of the Great American Songbook. The musicians of this group have been playing straight-ahead jazz for audiences throughout […]