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Posted inEncore
Open Book Players to present ‘Dream … Until Your Dreams Come True!’
The Open Book Players will present a themed dramatic and musical presentation of “Dream … Until Your Dreams Come True!” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, at Oak Hill High School in Wales. This is a fundraising event with half of the ticket proceeds to benefit the Oak Hill High School Drama Club. The […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Jody and Boys to perform Music for Mavis concert
Jody and the Boys will perform a Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazebo concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at 98 Mathews Way, in Turner Center. Jody Boys is a five-member band with Jody Alexander on vocals; Dave Foster on keys, guitar and vocals; Cris Hart on guitar; Ray Lacombe on bass; and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Hospice volunteer stunned by family’s generous gift
DEAR ABBY: For a few years, I volunteered to tend to an elderly woman through a hospice organization. My role was to visit with her while her son ran errands or enjoyed an evening of entertainment. I grew fond of her and her family. For my 70th birthday, her daughter, son and daughter-in-law hosted an […]
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Looking Back on May 17
100 Years Ago: 1922 J. H. Lempert and W A. Billings, both of Auburn, were among the purchasers of government constructed houses at a recent auction in Bath. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Atty. Gordon Stein of Pine Tree Legal Aid will be the speaker at next week’s meeting of the Auburn Exchange Club. He will […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: A change of attitude will give you a new take on an old situation or relationship.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nikki Reed, 34; Derek Hough, 37; Trent Reznor, 57; Craig Ferguson, 60. Happy Birthday: Put greater emphasis on health and emotional well-being — schedule time for relaxation, creative endeavors, personal growth and fitness. Surround yourself with people who put a smile on your face. Call the shots, set the stage […]
Posted inSun Spots
Senior citizen seeks advice on how to claim state relief check
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We need your help again! To receive the $850 stimulus in June, could you please find out how a senior who receives only Social Security can receive the $850? I know it said you need to file a Maine state income tax form. Our question is, can you file a Maine tax […]
Posted inEncore
Midcoast High Winds Flute Choir to performing during Oasis of Music
The Midcoast High Winds Flute Choir will perform as part of the Oasis of Music concert series beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. The flute choir is an ensemble of amateur and professional musicians from Maine’s Midcoast region that has been entertaining community […]
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UMF presents Trifecta book launch to celebrate trio of authors
A special Trifecta Book Launch featuring authors Kathryn Miles, Bill Roorbach, and Jeffrey Thomson presented by Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, in the Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington. The reading is free and open to the […]