The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rohan Smith, plans to presents two concerts of music for the whole family at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20 at the Orion Performing Arts Center, 50 Republic Ave. in Topsham. Musical triple threat, […]
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Maine Event Comedy presents Mark Scalia at Johnson Hall
Maine Event Comedy plans to present Mark Scalia at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Johnson Hall Theater, 280 Water St. in Gardiner. The show also will feature Krystal Dyer and JJ Jones. Since starting his career in Boston, Scalia has entertained thousands of people across the U.S. and Canada. Scalia is the founder of […]
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Not Fade Away — Grateful Dead Tribute set to perform in Madison
Not Fade Away — Grateful Dead Tribute — plans to take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St. in Madison. Having performed at venues and festivals all over the region, the band has gained a dedicated following built upon celebrating the Grateful Dead’s unique relationship between the music, […]
Posted inDear Abby
Relative’s well-wishes have become burdensome
DEAR ABBY: I am blessed to have a wonderfully supportive family, which includes my and my husband’s siblings. I was recently scheduled for major abdominal surgery. For the weeks leading up to it, I quietly went about preparing the house and putting systems in place so I could be absent, but otherwise tried not to […]
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Looking Back on March 12
100 Years Ago: 1922 Gasps were frequent among the crowds that lined the Lewiston-Auburn bridge Monday morning as two small! boys paddled their frail raft about on the surface of the river below. 50 Years Ago: 1972 City officials and co-workers gathered at the Auburn city building today to honor Alton C. Morrell, Auburn city electrician, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Invite change and adventure into your life, and explore possibilities that excite you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jaimie Alexander, 38; Aaron Eckhart, 54; Courtney B. Vance, 62; Liza Minnelli, 76. Happy Birthday: Expand your interests, hone your skills, and focus on personal growth and self-improvement. Strive for perfection. Master something that helps you excel in areas of interest. Look at what’s trending, and set goals that will […]
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Owls Head Transportation Museum to celebrate Maine Museum day with free admission
The Owls Head Transportation Museum plans to celebrate Maine Museum Day on Monday, March 14, with free admission. The museum will be open from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. and is located at 117 Museum St. in Owls Head. Membership specials will be available through March 14. Those who attend can spend the day exploring […]
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Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival’s 2021 concerts available online
During the summer of 2021, Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival was able to perform three live performances at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, its home for the past 30 years. At the same time, it recorded five concerts at the Majestic Theatre in Conway, New Hampshire. Those five concerts performed, recorded, and streamed at the Majestic Theatre […]
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Man’s behavior centers only on himself at home
DEAR ABBY: I refer to my husband as “the most single married man” I know. He turns off the lights, turns off the heat and turns off the TV while I’m still watching or still plan on being home. His latest “single” thing is that he planned a birthday dinner out with our son and […]
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Looking Back on March 11
100 Years Ago: 1922 Wednesday morning’s traveling was as bad as any seen this winter. One man living on Nichols Street fell three times getting from there to College street, after which he gave up in disgust and informed the world chat he was going to lessen his chances of breaking a leg by making […]