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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
March concerts planned for DaPonte String Quartet
In March, the DaPonte String Quartet will tour throughout Maine with their “Breaking the Mold” program. DaPonte will break into smaller ensembles to perform a duo and a trio. Described by Ravel as a “turning point in his career,” the Sonate pour violon et violoncello/A la mémoire de Claude Debussy is marked by an abandonment […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 2
100 Years Ago: 1922 Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Abbott of Western Avenue entertained the Auburn Heights Progressive Whist Club, Saturday evening. A buffet luncheon was served before whist was started. High scores of cards were made by A. A. Abbott and Mrs. O.W. Ridley, The consolation prize went to H.A. Baird. At the next meeting […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife shocked by husband’s extracurricular activity
DEAR ABBY: I have been married 31 years. I recently found out my husband belongs to a singles group. The group meets once a week, and my husband never misses a meeting. I went with him to their most recent one and realized it was made up of mostly WOMEN. My husband knew all of […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Asthmatic’s nasal polyps persist despite surgery
Dear Dr. Roach: I have suffered from asthma and nasal polyps for more than 20 years. The asthma is controlled, and I mention it only because it might have some connection with my polyps. The polyps get so bad that both sides of my nose are blocked, and I have to breathe through my mouth. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Any changes you want to make or pursue will occur if you take physical action.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bryce Dallas Howard, 41; Method Man, 51; Daniel Craig, 54; Jon Bon Jovi, 60. Happy Birthday: It’s OK to dream big. Put your energy to good use. Be open to suggestions and willing to pull in experts when necessary. Plan your course and pursue your goals. The only regret you’ll […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn church taking Lenten offering for Love Beyond Borders
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mission Committee of the United Methodist Church of Auburn has selected this year’s Lenten Offering project. We are honoring area health care workers by saying “Thank you! How much we are in awe of all of you!” We thought about how we could show them our thanks. While a hug, a full […]
Posted inEncore
Poet Emily Dickinson next topic featured by UMF New Commons Project
Emily Dickinson, one of the most important figures in American poetry, is the next topic featured by the UMF New Commons Project. A prolific poet during the 1800s, Dickinson was not publicly recognized during her lifetime. Though heavily influenced by the poets of seventeenth century England and her Puritanical upbringing, she challenged the definitions of […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
ArtsFarmington to present Trio Con Brio concert March 8
ArtsFarmington plans to present Trio Con Brio — Copenhagen at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, on Main Street in Farmington. The trio will play the music of Haydn, Shostakovich, and Schubert. The trio consists of two Korean-born sisters, Soo-Kyung Hong (cello) and Soo-Jin Hong (violin), and Soo-Kyung’s husband, Jens Elvekjaer, […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 1
100 Years Ago: 1922 The Home Economics department of the Waterville Woman’s club had a jolly Valentines and Washington’s birthday party in the Women’s Association rooms Tuesday afternoon. The rooms were decorated appropriately with hearts and the American flag. A lecture in Fanny Farmer’s Correspondence cooking course was read and some of the members demonstrated […]