Southern Maine’s most electrifying cover band 13 Black will play on Saturday, Feb. 5, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. They play the hottest dance, popular 70s classics, 80s pop and hair metal,90s alternative, and today’s radio hits. Covering bands such as Bon Jovi, The Outfield, Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters, Rage Against The […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Bob Marley plans Rangeley show
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to hosts Comedian Bob Marley for one show at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, at 2493 Main St in Rangeley. General admission tickets cost $36.50 and are available online at bmarley.com. For more information, visit rangeleyarts.org.
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Feb. 3
100 Years Ago: 1922 Tuesday evening was open house at the Association St. Dominique club rooms on Bartlett street, Lewiston, at which time about 300 members and friends partook of Its hospitality. The entire club house was thrown open to the guests. The earlier part of the evening was devoted to bowling, pool and billiards […]
Posted inDear Abby
Food fight results in friendships bitter end
DEAR ABBY: When a friend of mine “makes dinner” for invited guests, it’s either takeout Chinese food or delivered pizza. Frankly, I am sick of it. Last Thanksgiving, they invited me and several others over for dinner. You guessed it! Chinese food. I told my friend I was surprised and not in the mood for […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Doctor insists on separate exams for couple
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I have been going together to the same primary care physician for many years, every six months for routine checkups and sometimes in between when needed. In the past we always were examined in the same room, with each other present during the exams. At our last visit our […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Stop worrying about what others do or think, and set your sights on doing your own thing
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Isla Fisher, 46; Nathan Lane, 66; Morgan Fairchild, 72; Blythe Danner, 79. Happy Birthday: Lighten up, and strive to maintain an upbeat attitude. It will be difficult to reach your goals this year if you let negative thoughts take over. Look at every situation you encounter pragmatically, and you’ll figure […]
Posted inSun Spots
Disabled shopper discovers ‘Christmas Angel’ at Hannaford checkout
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read your column every day and have especially enjoyed the letters from people who have had someone be very kind and generous to them. It really is very heartwarming in today’s world. Just before Christmas, I was in the Hannaford store in Farmington. Being a disabled senior I was in a […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Animator lets objects tell own histories in lecture
ROCKPORT — Animator Sara Stern plans to present “Architecture as Puppet,” showcasing her recent work with architectural themes, which utilize moving image installation, sculpture and photography, during a lecture at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10. This lecture is part of the Alumni Lecture Series, a weekly online series offered by Maine Media Workshops + College […]
Posted inCommunity, Encore
Farmington university’s writers series to host award-winning poet
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series plans to present award-winning poet Gibson Fay-LeBlanc as the program’s fourth reader of the 2021/22 season. Fay-LeBlanc will read from his work at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center on South Street, according to a news release from […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Feb. 2
100 Years Ago: 1922 The regular meeting of the High Street Congregational Church Men’s Club was held in the vestry Wednesday evening, with an attendance of 65. The feature was an elaborate wireless telephone demonstration under the expert direction of Donald Dean, Kenneth Marston, and Stephen Trafton, all attendants at the church. The boys had […]