Grammy Award-nominated artist Leslie Mendelson will play in concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, at The Gem Theater in Bethel. Mendelson, a Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter, is riding a wave of acclaim for her most recent studio album “If You Can’t Say Anything Nice…,” as well as a solo acoustic EP “In The Meantime.” Described […]
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Little River Band concert planned at Waterville Opera House
The Little River Band will take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at The Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. The band garnered chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits in the ’70s and ’80s. Their worldwide album, CD, and digital downloads amass to more than 350 million. They continue […]
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Theaters partner, announce auditions for ‘Rocky Horror Show’ Aug. 14 and 15
Local theater company Rocky for Equality, in partnership with Community Little Theatre, has announced audition dates for their production of Richard O’Brien’s “Rocky Horror Show.” Auditions will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Aug. 14 and 15, the Auburn theater, 30 Academy St. Call-backs set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. Anyone interested […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Low blood platelets call for the help of a hematologist
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother has low blood platelets and anemia. He will be 73 this year and has had three back surgeries. What causes low blood platelets? Can anything be done to raise platelet count? He drinks alcohol everyday — not hard liquor, but canned alcoholic mixed drinks. He is in constant pain from […]
Posted inDear Abby
Love triangle will inevitably cause hurt feelings
DEAR ABBY: I’m a woman who, a little while ago, got a girlfriend, “Darlene.” After meeting her, I thought that was what love felt like. But my old (bisexual) friend “Michelle” has me feeling differently. I have known her since kindergarten, but recently I feel my heart racing and butterflies in my stomach just thinking […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 2
100 Years Ago: 1922 A troop of boys under the leadership of Warren Jordan, a well known Lewiston man left Wednesday noon for a four-day hike. They plan to camp at Tripp Pond Wednesday evening, Panther Pond, Raymond, Thursday evening and will start the return trip Friday. The troop consists of Warren Jordan, his son, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Invest in your talents and skills. Diversity will be your ticket to a better lifestyle. Be willing to do things differently if it will keep you in the game and ahead of the competition.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Uli Latukefu, 38; Sam Worthington, 46; Kevin Smith, 52; Mary-Louise Parker, 58. Happy Birthday: Put yourself out there and see what happens. Be brave, voice your opinion and venture down paths that intrigue you. Take charge and set the stage for success. Use your skills to open doors, network and […]
Posted inSun Spots
Sun Spots reader comes through with transport chair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Your readers are amazing! Within two days of my letter in your July 27 column requesting a transport chair for a 90-year-old woman, I was given a chair in great condition. Thank you, generous Sun Spots reader! I also learned about a program in Portland called Partners for World Health from one […]
Posted inEncore
Rodney Norman will entertain at 49 Franklin
If you have been on social media, you have seen his face. His videos have garnered millions of views worldwide and his style (or lack thereof) is catching on.
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Dance 207 festival features collaborations
Dance 207 festival will be presented from Aug. 7-15 by Norway arts non-profit Cottage Street Creative Exchange with co-sponsors Art Moves Dance Studio of Norway and Expansion Arts Dance Studio of South Paris. Morning and evening sessions in modern, jazz, tap and choreography will culminate in a Sunday Evening studio show. Special guest artist is […]