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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Johnson Hall Stand-Up Comedy Series begins May 18
Johnson Hall Opera House plans to present an evening of stand-up comedy hosted by Mark Turcotte at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St. in Gardiner. The show, presented on the first floor “Logan’s Stage,” will also feature Amy Tee, Ryan Gartley and Mike Levinsky. Some of New […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Paula Cole concert set for Chocolate Church Arts Center
The Chocolate Church Performing Arts Center will host Paula Cole at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Chocolate Church Performing Arts Center, 804 Washington St, Bath. After gaining attention for her performances as a vocalist on Peter Gabriel’s 1993-94 Secret World tour, Cole released her first album “Harbinger” in 1994. Her second album, “This Fire” […]
Posted inDear Abby
Dad’s bursts of enthusiasm collide with boy’s bedtime
DEAR ABBY: My husband gets very upset when our 4-year-old sons don’t share his enthusiasm over something that excites him. He wants them (and me) to jump up and down or cheer when he’s excited about something. The problem is, he tends to share his news when we’re getting ready for bed or just plain […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 14
100 Years Ago: 1922 Mrs. Mary McCullum of Auburn was elected president of the Auburn W.C.T.U. for the coming season at the annual meeting Thursday afternoon at New Odd Fellows Hall. Miss Helen Anderson was chosen secretary and Mrs. Edith Riggs, treasurer. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Junior-Senior Proms, the time when girls are girls in […]
Posted inDear Abby
Dad’s burst of enthusiasm collide with boy’s bedtime
DEAR ABBY: My husband gets very upset when our 4-year-old sons don’t share his enthusiasm over something that excites him. He wants them (and me) to jump up and down or cheer when he’s excited about something. The problem is, he tends to share his news when we’re getting ready for bed or just plain […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: A well-organized schedule will deter others from interfering with your plans. Keep moving and doing what you do best, and everything else will fall into place.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miranda Cosgrove, 29; Cate Blanchett, 53; Tim Roth, 61; George Lucas, 78. Happy Birthday: Pull everything together, and reduce any confusion and uncertainty prevailing that can stop you from reaching your goals. Embrace change and find a way to turn a negative into a positive. Trust in your ability to […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 13
100 Years Ago: 1922 The Bates College Athletic Association will spring a new feature at the State meet at Waterville Saturday by appearing on the scene of action with a Scotch band, bagpipes and kilts included. 50 Years Ago: 1972 James Chaplin, who has pitched three summers for the Auburn Asas of the Auburn Rec. Baseball […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman’s long-held opinion of brother-in-law comes out
DEAR ABBY: My sister and I have always been close. She’s married to a man I have always thought is domineering and arrogant. I also suspect that he’s emotionally abusive from things she has confided over the years. These include days of the silent treatment, refusing to celebrate her birthday because he doesn’t believe in […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Severe reaction to sulfa drug made his life miserable
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male in fairly good health. I recently was prescribed Bactrim (a sulfa drug) for an ear infection but didn’t know I am allergic to sulfa. I had a severe reaction to the drug: a raging, very itchy rash on most of my body. It made my life miserable. […]