Paula Poundstone will take the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, is Brownfield. Poundstone has been making people laugh almost every year since the center opened. From her comedy specials, to her live shows, she is hysterical, witty, and her improv with the crowd is the highlight of […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 7
100 Years Ago: 1922 Fruit trees are beginning to bloom. The white of bursting buds was plainly visible on the plum trees on an Auburn lawn, Saturday morning. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Members of service clubs and sororities at Edward Little High School worked Saturday morning on a clean-up campaign around the high school. During […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Battle of wills erupts over social media posts
DEAR ABBY: My adult son has a drug addiction, for which he is receiving treatment. My family and I have just met his daughter, who we had only recently learned about. She’s 6. I had a celebration for her birthday at my house. My mom (the great-grandma) took pictures of the birthday girl and her […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: enlighten others and expand your awareness and passion for life, love and happiness. Look on the bright side and do what pleases you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alexander Ludwig, 30; Sydney Leroux, 32; Breckin Meyer, 48; Amy Heckerling, 68. Happy Birthday: Declutter your life and doors will open. Look for interesting ways to transform what you have into something that can benefit you moving forward. Adjust to the changing times by showing versatility. Your dedication will inspire […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Don Campbell, Peter Allen and Bobby Reed to be Inducted into Maine Country Music Hall of Fame
MECHANIC FALLS — Maine country musicians Don Campbell, Peter Allen and Bobby Reed will be inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame at the 45th Annual Induction Ceremony and Show at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at the Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston St. The ceremony and show will showcase Campbell, Allen and Reed […]
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Jonathan Edwards concert planned at Chocolate Church Performing Arts Center
Jonathan Edwards, an American singer-songwriter, plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. Four decades into a stellar career of uncompromising musical integrity, the man simply delivers, night after night — songs of passion, songs of insight, songs of humor, all rendered in […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Jonathan Edwards concert set for Bath
A Jonathan Edwards concert is planned for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, at Chocolate Church Performing Arts Center, 804 Washington St, Bath. The folk singer-songwriter has had four decades into a career of uncompromising musical integrity. Tickets cost $35 in advance or $38 day of show. For tickets, or more information, visit chocolatechurcharts.org.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 6
100 Years Ago: 1922 Residents on Central Avenue claim to have seen fish swimming about in the small “lake,” in the old circus ground gully fronting that street. In fact, the children of the neighborhood have been spending some time with fishing rods there, but have had poor catches. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Shocking pink, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
No chance for successful ectopic pregnancy
Dear Dr. Roach: What is an ectopic pregnancy? — SA Answer: “Ectopic” comes from the Greek roots meaning “out of place,” and that’s just what it is. A normal pregnancy is in the uterus (also called “womb”). The most common places for an ectopic pregnancy are along the path the ovum (egg) travels, meaning from […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman feels mistreated by disrespectful daughter
DEAR ABBY: I have a daughter, “Molly,” who is in her late 30s. Her father and I divorced when she was an infant, and I raised her, with help from my family, until I remarried. Her father had visitation and paid child support, but that’s where it ended. Throughout Molly’s life, I have taken care […]