Enter The Haggis, a celtic rock band, will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. Enter The Haggis is a band without a home, as members hail from all over: London, Toronto, Philadelphia and Portland. Support for the band from fans […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Testing could reveal decadeslong family secret
DEAR ABBY: In my junior year of high school, my girlfriend got pregnant. We married and had a son. Although our marriage was very rocky, two years later we had a daughter. I knew from the beginning she was not my biological child because of her blood type, but I loved her all the same. […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 30
100 Years Ago: 1922 The Ruby-throated hummingbird is easily reared as a pet, and some time ago I found a single young female in a nest in an oak tree that had been built in a piece of woods. Upon taking it home R.W. Shufeldt writes in the American Forestry magazine, “I experienced no trouble […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Autoimmune diseases often run together
DEAR DR. ROACH: In early November 2021 my son, who is 30, was diagnosed with Addison’s disease and was treated with cortisol. He was doing well on that regimen. In March 2022 his blood sugar went up (300+), and he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. As late as January his blood sugar was normal! […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Listen to suggestions and use whatever’s helpful to reach your objective.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Winget, 37; Rory Bushfield, 39; Idina Menzel, 51; Wynonna Judd, 58. Happy Birthday: Check out the possibilities, and start something new and exciting. Let your creativity flourish and your actions display your determination. Show how passionate and willing you are to bring about positive change. Stand tall, do your […]
Posted inSun Spots
Indoor yard sale for Ukraine set for June 4 in Buckfield
DEAR SUN SPOTS: An indoor yard sale to support Ukraine is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Masonic Building, 3 High St. in Buckfield. This year’s rain-or-shine fundraiser will benefit the people of Ukraine and support the Lodge’s social service efforts. The yard sale will feature thousands of treasures […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Franco-American Collection to present ‘Le Grand Jack’ June 6
The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine plans to host an in-person and online screening of the documentary “Le Grand Jack” (Jack Kerouac’s Road: A Franco-American Odyssey) from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 6, at 51 Westminster St., in Lewiston. The event is followed by a question-and-answer period with the filmmaker, Herménégilde […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Washington library to showcase Ukrainian folk art exhibit
Works of Ukrainian folk art by Lois Eastman, including a display of the process and materials used in creating psyankyi eggs, is on display through June at the Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road in Washington. According to a news release from the library, Eastman began making pysanky when she was 5 years old. Growing […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friendship between women moves into bizarre stage
DEAR ABBY: “Dana” has been my best friend since 1995. We did so many things together, until she had gastric bypass surgery three years ago. Mind you, Dana was never fat. She may have been overweight, but she was never morbidly obese. She never participated in any of the fun sports I did, such as […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Physical and emotional changes will leave you feeling good about yourself and encourage you to try new things.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Riley Keough, 33; Melanie Brown, 47; Rupert Everett, 63; Annette Bening, 64. Happy Birthday: Protect against those who want to control you or make you look bad. Step into the spotlight, and ward off any misconception that arises. You must set high standards and live up to your promises if […]