LEWISTON — The Public Theater is set to present “Halfway There” by Norm Foster for two weekends in March. Showtimes are set for 7 p.m. Friday, March 14, and Thursday and Friday, March 20 and 21; 3 p.m. Saturdays, March 15 and 22; 2 p.m. Sundays, March 16 and 23; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Great Falls Comedy Club to host Comedy for a Cause March 8
AUBURN — Great Falls Comedy Club is set to host comedians from all over the region at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8. This week the club goes on the road to Burnt Ends Barbecue (120 Center St., Auburn) and joins forces with Phoenix No Limits Karate for an important cause; 100% of proceeds will go […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 1
100 years ago: 1925 J.W. White Company sought to convince Mainers to build more summer cottages, with its help, of course. “Build Summer Cottages,” the firm urged. “Boost Maine.” It said that many summer visitors “lease cottages and each year the supply is inadequate to satisfy the demand. Summer cottages in good locations will lease […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man ask girlfriend to take lie detector test
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating this guy for five years. Two years ago, one of his friends came on to me through a text. I told him I’m not the kind of woman who cheats. He respected that and didn’t text me again. I told my boyfriend the very next day, and he no […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 28
100 Years Ago: 1925 On a lemon tree bearing buds, blossoms, and several ripe and unripe lemons, owned by Mrs. Frank A. Frost, a lemon ripened and fell from the tree this week. The lemon weighed 15 ounces. Mrs. Frost says she doesn’t have to go to Florida for her fruit. 50 Years Ago: 1975 […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Stick to the people and pastimes that put your mind at ease.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Aldean, 48; Ali Larter, 49; Eric Lindros, 52; Pat Monahan, 56. Happy Birthday: Embrace the change that lowers your overhead, helps you grow personally and encourages a healthy lifestyle. Focus on what makes you feel revitalized, unstoppable and ready to conquer the world. Say no to indulgence, emotional baggage […]
Posted inDear Abby
Siblings personal attacks exacerbate loss of mother
DEAR ABBY: I have two sisters. Our mother passed away last year after a bad fall. I was her primary caretaker and was with her every day. The other two sisters were not speaking to her at all, which hurt her deeply. She had dementia but still missed them and would talk about them often. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Vitamin K12 might help with the calcification of blood vessels
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with advanced osteoporosis years ago. I started taking vitamin K2 because I read that it helps move calcium from the blood into the bones. Fast forward to last year, my doctor had me do a scan to check for arterial plaque because my total cholesterol went over 300 mmol/L. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Older woman in need of help to remove snow from roof in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone who can help my sister-in-law who needs to have her roof shoveled off? She’s 82 and lives in Auburn. I’m concerned about her. — Grace, no town ANSWER: Hopefully, some of the snow has melted off that roof this week but perhaps Sun Spots readers could recommend someone to […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 27
100 Years Ago: 1925 A bolt of lightning, in the midst of a high wind storm bearing alternate rain and snow Thursday afternoon struck and burned a large hay barn in Bowdoinham owned by E.P. and W.B. Kendall, grain dealers. 50 Years Ago: 1975 The cities of Auburn and Lewiston are in the process of […]