Maine Event Comedy plans to present 15-year comedy veteran Carolyn Plummer at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. The show also will feature Brian Plumb and Mark Turcotte. Plummer pulls material from places most of us hide and puts a nail through the heart of whiners, […]
Life & Culture
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Posted inDear Abby
Longtime friend is distant when he’s needed the most
DEAR ABBY: I have a person in my life who I considered to be my best friend. Before he moved out of state, we agreed we would contact each other every two weeks to stay in touch and, for a short while, we did. However, I began to realize as time passed that I was […]
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Pisces: Invest time and money in yourself, and do your best to get ahead.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rooney Mara, 37; Jennifer Garner, 50; Liz Phair, 55; Sean Bean, 63. Happy Birthday: Take your time, and you’ll uncover information that will guide you appropriately. Show compassion for others, but not at your expense. Honesty and integrity, coupled with understanding and solutions, will put you in a good position. […]
Posted inHoroscope
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rooney Mara, 37; Jennifer Garner, 50; Liz Phair, 55; Sean Bean, 63. Happy Birthday: Take your time, and you’ll uncover information that will guide you appropriately. Show compassion for others, but not at your expense. Honesty and integrity, coupled with understanding and solutions, will put you in a good position. […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on April 16
100 Years Ago: 1922 Plans for the purchase of a new organ were discussed at yesterday’s meeting of the West Auburn Ladies Aid, held at the vestry. Some of the members, ten of whom were present, came in the morning and at noon a picnic dinner was served. Two quilts were tacked and arrangements to […]
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Dad signals he may bring girlfriend to guys weekend
DEAR ABBY: My father, who has been a widower for 17 years, has been dating a woman on and off for 12 years, a couple years after my brother and I left for college. My brother and I have never cared for her, but we live three hours away from them in opposite directions now. […]
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Aquarius: Don’t let what others say stop you from following through with your plan.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jon Cryer, 57; Martin Lawrence, 57; Ellen Barkin, 68; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 75. Happy Birthday: Get involved with organizations or groups that motivate you to stand up for your rights. A steady pace will help you achieve what you set out to accomplish. Take the high road, and make your voice […]
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Ghost of Paul Revere plan to take the stage at Waterville Opera House
The Ghost of Paul Revere plan to perform at 8 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. The Maine trio — Max Davis (vocals, banjo), Sean McCarthy (vocals, bass), and Griffin Sherry (vocals, guitar) – examine life’s ebbs and flows through a distinct and dynamic distillation of folk, […]
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Looking Back on April 15
100 Years Ago: 1922 Springlake Camps in Kingfield have been sold by J.H. Carville to J. Pierpont Morgan of New York. The camp was purchased for his office force who spent last summer there. Mr. Carville will continue in charge of the camps. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The children from Lake Street and Merrill Hill […]
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Widow’s friend unsettled when mystery man appears
DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine lost her husband a couple of years ago. I didn’t think she was looking for love or companionship, but all of a sudden she has met a younger man, and I’m concerned. I have observed several red flags, but I’m not sure if I should say something. She owns […]