The Ballroom Thieves with Francesca Blanchard will perform a Waterville Rocks concert at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Head of Fall on Front Street in Waterville. Indie folk-rock duo hail from New England where their big-hearted, energetic sound has evolved worldwide since gaining an audience in 2010. Calin Peters (vocals, cello, bass), Martin Earley […]
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Lakewood Theater to stage ‘Kongs Night Out’ Aug. 4-13
“Kong’s Night Out” will be performed Aug. 4-13 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. The production will be staged at 8 p.m. Aug. 4-6 and 11-13; 4 p.m. Aug. 7; and 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 10. This is the story of what happened in the hotel room next to the hotel room […]
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The Mammals plan One Longfellow Square concert May 11
The Mammals plan to take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. in Portland, The Americana and folk quintet will perform songs their album “Sunshiner.” Released last year, “Sunshiner” bursts with vocals from Ruth Ungar and Mike Merenda. The album opens with “Make It True” and “Beautiful […]
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Studio Two concert set for Chocolate Church
Studio Two will perform a Beatles tribute concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at at Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. Studio Two is a headlining Beatles band that pays tribute to the early Beatles years, choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era. Featuring graduates from Berklee College of Music and […]
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Maine Music Society’s Chorale plans May 11, 12 performances at Franco Center
The Maine Music Society Chorale plans to showcase a variety of musical genres from 1972, the year the Chorale was born, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, at the Franco Center, at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Under the direction of our Artistic Director Dr. Richard […]
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Looking Back on July 27
100 Years Ago: 1922 All members of the M.Y.O.B. Club met at their camp at Lake Grove Wednesday evening. A splendid entertainment was enjoyed. The second act of the “silent drama” was a great success. The leading parts were taken by Howard Shaw, Harry Kimball of Westbrook, and the Misses Jane Roux and Lucille Fournier. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Desire for attention drives wife back to old boyfriend
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband, “Jim,” for three years, but we have been together for seven. It hasn’t been an easy road for us. I love him, but he doesn’t give me the attention or time that I want. We have two kids we’re raising from previous relationships. I didn’t intentionally […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Diligence and discipline will help you advance; bold statements based on little substance will work against you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Schilling, 38; Jonathan Rhys Meyers, 45; Cassandra Clare, 49; Maya Rudolph, 50. Happy Birthday: Assess your life; understanding what stresses you out will help resolve matters that can influence your health and your relationships with others. Clear up what isn’t working for you by replacing negative situations with positive […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Sleep monitor subtracts restless minutes in sleep time
DEAR DR. ROACH: In one of your columns, someone asked if it was helpful to just rest during the night, and how did that compare to sleeping if one is unable to sleep. You said just resting was not that helpful, that one really needed sleep. I wanted to ask about “restless” minutes as recorded […]
Posted inSun Spots
Seeking transport chair for senior friend
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if any of your readers have a transport chair they are willing to give away or loan out. I know a 90-year-old woman who could certainly use one as walking any distance is difficult for her, but she still likes to get outside to enjoy the fresh air. A transport […]