An in-person discussion with Libo Liu, “What is happening in Hong Kong and why it matters to us,” is the next presentation in the Hobbs Library Speaker Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, at Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell. The late Chinese paramount leader Deng Xiaoping had promised the British rulers that […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
When it comes to HPV, some numbers are better than others
Dear Dr. Roach: My girlfriend had a routine gynecological exam and a colposcopy, and was positive for HPV 6 and had something called CIN1. She was told to come back in a year. Do I need to worry about this? — P.A.A. Answer: There are many different subtypes of the human papillomavirus, some of which […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Woman overhears co-worker’s conversation about her
DEAR ABBY: More than a year ago, I heard my co-worker, whom I consider a friend, talking to another co-worker (who is a gossip) about my belly. I am 30 pounds overweight, and although I work out regularly, I still have this paunch from having had three kids. I am hurt that she would have […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Refuse to let emotional misunderstandings lead to regret. Listen, ask questions and confirm facts before passing along information.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Kwan, 42; Berenice Bejo, 46; Shelley Duvall, 73; Ringo Starr, 82. Happy Birthday: Stick to what you know and do best. Taking on responsibilities that don’t belong to you or making promises that will take up your time and energy will need to be monitored carefully. Set high standards, […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 7
100 Years Ago: 1922 It is understood that President Harding is to spend a part of his vacation here in Bar Harbor this year. Details of the presidential trip have not been of his vacation have not been received, but the report comes from a source which is thoroughly reliable. According to this report the […]
Posted inSun Spots
Nearly new mattress offered free to nonprofit serving needy
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to donate a queen-size mattress (Serta Sandburg Firm) to a nonprofit organization. It’s in excellent condition, has been in a pet-free, smoke-free home, and only one person has slept on it for about five months. It just isn’t working for me and I need something else. Unfortunately, it’s too […]
Posted inEncore
Al Hospers & the Valley Horns with Kemp Harris bring funk to Denmark Arts Center
Kemp Harris is an acclaimed singer/songwriter/performer
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Beguilement and identity theft rampant in Theater at Monmouth’s production of Moliere’s ‘Amphitryon’
“Amphitryon,” adapted by Molière, is presented as part of the “It’s Greek (and Roman) to ME!” season at Theater at Monmouth with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, and continuing through Friday, Aug. 19, including matinee and evening performances on both weekdays and weekends.. “Amphitryon” is an uproarious comedy about seduction, confusion, and stolen […]
Posted inEncore
‘Surroundings’ exhibit opens at Maine Art Gallery
Artists Liz Hoag, Justine Lasdin-Springer, Lin Lisberger, and Paige Taylor are featured in Maine Art Gallery’s upcoming show, “Surroundings.” An opening reception will be held at the gallery from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, and the exhibit will be on display through Aug. 18. The exhibit examines how they artists express not only the […]
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Boston comic headlines comedy show at CBU
Boston comic Casey McNeal headlines an evening stand-up comics at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, presented by The River Comics in the back room of Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. Local comics Nic Dufault and Gabe Beury-Moore will host and kick off the show. The feature comedian will be Adam Gropman of Los Angeles, […]