The Thornton Academy String Quartet will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Their program will include the first movement of Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 6 in B flat Major, Op. 18, plus arrangements of pop and movie […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Erica Brown Bath concert has been moved to March 13
All tickets sold for Feb. 25 concert will be honored.
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Local adult and children’s auditions for Maine State Music Theatre set
BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theatre plan to hold local adult non-equity auditions from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, for their summer productions. The theatre will hold local auditions for children aged 5-12 years old from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, the productions of “The Sound of Music,” “Frozen, […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Feb. 18
100 Years Ago: 1922 The Governor and council approved on Saturday the recommendation of the highway commission that 92.81 mites of permanent road be constructed the coming year at a cost of nearly two and a half million dollars. Work on the Portland-Auburn road, and work to Lewiston, Turner and Livermore is among those approved. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grandmother isn’t shy about playing favorites
DEAR ABBY: I am the mother of three wonderful children. My oldest boy (who is from a previous marriage) is 11. My two younger ones are 2 (a girl) and 7 months old (a boy). My mother-in-law, “Nancy,” is the grandma of my two younger ones. She is good to all of my children, except […]
Posted inDr. Roach
This headache never goes away
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have suffered from constant headaches for years. I have had an evaluation by a neurologist, with all kinds of X-rays and scans. Who in the medical field deals with headaches that never go away? They may get to a dull ache, but I always know they are there. — C.V. ANSWER: […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: You will gain support if you are direct and honest about your concerns and intentions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shane Lyons, 34; Molly Ringwald, 54; John Travolta, 68; Yoko Ono, 89. Happy Birthday: Question your motives before you act. Take the safe path when dealing with health, finances and close relationships. Choose your words wisely, and let your conscience guide you. Express your thoughts and promote equality. Gravitate toward […]
Posted inSun Spots
Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn seeks applications for home repairs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and wondering if you could help us with finding homes to renovate this year. The nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age and/or disability, cannot […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections, Encore
Hall of fame remembers Maine country music icon Slim Andrews
AUBURN — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame bids farewell to Slim Andrews, hall of fame co-founder and country music legend. He was born Leonard “Slim” Andrews Huntington Jr. in Boston. On Jan. 15 the Maine country music icon went to “sing and strum with the angels” at the age of 90, according to […]
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Live music at Mixers this weekend
Country/rock cover band Nouveau Redneck will play at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. On Saturday, Feb. 19, Clayton Blanck & The Stoney Coast return to the stage at 8 p.m. They are one of the best country bands to come out of Maine and they play all […]