Deertrees Theatre plans to present the musical “The Marvelous Wonderettes ‘58” at 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 2-4, at 156 Deertrees Road in Harrison. The work is created by Roger Bean, and the production is directed by Gail Phaneuf. “The Marvelous Wonderettes ‘58” takes the audience to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where […]
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UMF fall theatre production of two award-winning plays by Jayne Decker brings together a stellar cast
In the spirit of giving back, donations to local food pantries accepted as admission to performances
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Coig’s Christmas Tour will help warm local homes
Old South Church Concert Series brings the world renown Celtic band Coig back for the annual ECU Heat Share Fuel Assistance Fund Christmas concert that benefits Franklin County residents on at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Old South Church in Farmington. Coig has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for the […]
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to perform music spanning centuries
The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra will perform music by composers who are “Tried and True, Plus a Newer Crew” in concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at the Riverfront Performing Arts/Franco Center in Lewiston and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, at the Orion Performing Arts Center in Topsham. The orchestra welcomes guest […]
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Looking Back on July 26
100 Years Ago: 1922 Chief Harry Fogg of the Auburn Fire Department has adopted a little time-saver in having the rubber-coats of his men arranged systematically on the trucks. A certain number of places have been marked out numerically and each fireman must process directly to his number and always take the coat there. The […]
Posted inDear Abby
twin sister decides she rules the roost
DEAR ABBY: When my husband died two months ago, my identical twin helped me move in with her. She never married. I do all the chores — clean six litter boxes, load and unload the dishwasher, etc. I don’t know how to operate her washer/dryer, as she has shown me only once. She doesn’t like […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Look for the silver lining, and you will find a way to combat any disruption that comes your way.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bianca Santos, 32; Kate Beckinsale, 49; Sandra Bullock, 58; Helen Mirren, 77. Happy Birthday: You’ll encounter plenty of opportunities that require you to ignore emotions, favor practicality and allow you to take advantage of whatever comes your way. Change based on your needs will keep you on the path to […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Upper body strength remains stagnant after rotator cuff injury
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been trying to increase my upper body strength, but am having difficulties. I am almost 70 and female, and have been moderately active. I exercise daily for 30 minutes using a stationary bike or a treadmill. I injured my rotator cuff last summer playing an exercise video game. There is […]
Posted inSun Spots
A little bit of magic, Reiki and kindness
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a free box of magic instruction books and magic tricks for the amateur or aspiring magician. I can be contacted at 783-3935. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: This is so nice of you! I gave my grandson a magic trick kit when he was 9 years old and he got […]
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Maine Outdoor Film Festival kicks off Thursday evening
A curated selection of outdoor adventure and conservation short films, shown outdoors, over three weekends throughout Portland from July 28 – Aug. 14