A small, talented group of actors create big laughs in this take on the classis screwball comedies of the past.
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Posted inEncore
Music for Mavis concert series set to begin
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo concert series will launch another season on with a combined set of music featuring Stan Davis beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, at the gazebo in Turner. The evening of music will start with a solo performance of original songs, storytelling, and reimagined classics by Davis, featuring […]
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Looking Back on May 4
100 Years Ago: 1922 A sign of spring on Main Street, Auburn was noticeable in the straw hat worn by Eldreth Arnold. 50 Years Ago: 1972 William S. Cohen, Mayor of Bangor and Republican candidate for Congress from the Second District, was the speaker at the meeting of the Androscoggin County Women’s Republican Club Wednesday […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband keeps explicit media from previous relationships
DEAR ABBY: A year ago, when I discovered my husband’s porn videos and naked pictures of his ex-girlfriends, he assured me he would delete them. It has been a year, and he still hasn’t done it. When I mention it, he claims he doesn’t look at them and doesn’t have time to delete them. I […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Many can avoid high blood pressure meds with natural remedies
Dear Dr. Roach: What are some natural ways to reduce blood pressure? — JW Answer: Too often, physicians jump to medication treatment to control blood pressure, when there are non-drug ways of reducing blood pressure that are often overlooked. Not every person with high blood pressure is salt-sensitive, but overall, reducing salt can make a […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Concentrate on personal growth, physical improvements and spending time with people who bring out the best in you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rory McIlroy, 33; Erin Andrews, 44; Will Arnett, 52; Randy Travis, 63. Happy Birthday: Keep your life simple, moderate and honest throughout the year. Avoid individuals who exaggerate. Search for how you can fulfill your dreams, and find a meaningful outlet for your energy and attributes. Treat sensitive issues with […]
Posted inSun Spots
Danville Junction Grange invites participants for fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Danville Junction Grange, located at 15 Grange St. in Auburn, will be hosting a large outdoor and indoor yard sale on Saturday, May 21, (rain date will be Saturday, May 28) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables will be available for rent at $20 each. Please call 312-5591 if you are […]
Posted inEncore
Piano concert featured at Oasis of Music
Brian Meldrum will perform on piano at this week’s Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. Meldrum has prepared a program of shorter works by Mozart, Schubert, and Brahms. A Lewiston native, Meldrum studied for many years with the late Natasha Chances. Ms. Chances was a […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man’s true colors shock his longtime girlfriend
DEAR ABBY: I am a 58-year-old, never-married woman with a 22-year blue-collar career. I own a home and will retire with benefits many people dream of. I’ve recently ended a relationship with a man I’ve known since childhood. I truly love him. The problem is that he had been stealing from me. I confronted him […]
Posted inDr. Roach
The microbiome is still somewhat of a mystery
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have struggled with IBS and GERD since I was a small child. I have had multiple gastroscopies and have been on countless medications over the years for my issues. I’ve followed every diet and lifestyle change that my doctor has suggested, with, at best, moderate results. Recently, a friend of mine […]