Opera House Arts’ Island Women Speak, the women’s storytelling event at the Stonington Opera House, is coming back for a new iteration, at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at 1 School St. in Stonington. Six women, six generations, six personal stories — told live from the stage also will be livestreamed for those who cannot […]
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Maine Event Comedy presents Tuck Tucker at the Franco Center
Maine Event Comedy plans to present Tuck Tucker at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Gendron Franco Center, at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. The show also will feature Adam Hatch and Crystal Bernard. Tucker’s verbal wit and physical comedy have made him a favorite throughout New England. He’s a founding member of Portland’s […]
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EagleMania planned at The Elm
EagleMania is set to begin at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at The Elm, 21 College Ave. in Waterville. The has dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music of The Eagles. Since their inception, EagleMania has been performing all over the country with their five part harmony and their uncanny ability to emulate the unmistakable […]
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The Public Theatre set to launch 32nd season
The Public Theatre opens its 32nd season with “Morning After Grace,” a hilarious and heartfelt new comedy, beginning on Friday, on Sept 16. “When we first read Morning After Grace, we laughed, we cried and we knew it would be the perfect fit for our audience”, says Co-Artistic Director Janet Mitchko. “It’s a refreshingly honest […]
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Macy Gray to perform on Waterville Opera House Stage
Macy Gray will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Forever full of ear-tugging, eye-popping surprises, ever eclectic singer, songwriter and actress Gray returns in top form with an inspired new 11 song Moonslice Records album “ The Reset” and within a fresh new presentation fronting her […]
Posted inDear Abby
Other woman rebuilds her life after affair fizzles
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 38-year-old woman who used to be nice. Then I had a three-year affair. Knowing I’m one of America’s bigger fools — and for such a long time — is infuriating, but I finally saw the light. The only person I think is a bigger fool than me is his wife. Some […]
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Some medicines can make blood sugar control harder
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been prediabetic for around 13 years and had been able to keep it that way though diet and exercise — no medications for it. But the real issue now is that I have developed congestive heart failure, which probably sounds worse than it really is. However, the medications I have […]
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Looking Back on Jan. 14
100 Years Ago: 1922 Friday of this week was Guest Day for the Tyngton club of Wilton. It was also a dramatic afternoon and “The Maid ” was presented in a credible manner by club members and was much enjoyed by the guests. Mrs. Mary E. Bass and Miss Elizabeth Bass were the hostesses 50 […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: regardless of what others do or say. Stick to what you know, and don’t deviate from your plans because someone does
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dave Grohl, 53; Jason Bateman, 53; LL Cool J, 54; Holland Taylor, 79. Happy Birthday: Pour your heart and soul into whatever you do this year. Your drive and determination will lead to positive change. Keep up with what’s trending. Draw on your skills, and concentrate on making adjustments that […]
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Lewiston library, museum to host author of ‘Nativa’
Author Michèle Laliberté plans to talk about her debut novel “Nativa” at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in a conversation with Museum L-A Board Member Camden Martin via Zoom. This free, public program, hosted by the Lewiston Public Library and Museum L-A, will stream to the library’s Facebook page. This program will be conducted entirely […]