L/A Community Little Theatre plans to will open it’s 82nd season with the Maine premier of “Let It Be,” a story of love, loss, family and hope told through the music of the Beatles. The play will opens Friday, Jan. 13, under the direction of Jennifer Groover and musical direction of Steven Barter. The show […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 6
100 Years Ago: 1921 Such fun as the Shrine Club had at their Kid Party last night, when between 400 and 800 “grave and reverend seniors” as the old college songbook puts it, dressed up to look like their sons and daughters and nieces and nephews — and maybe grandsons and granddaughters — and a […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Politics strain friendship that lasted for decades
DEAR ABBY: A friend of 40 years got mad at me after the last presidential election. I told her I didn’t want to talk politics, since we voted for different candidates. She then emailed me saying she thought we should take a break from our long-distance phone calls. We had been calling each other every […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Enlarged prostate and overactive bladder play alternating roles
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 77 years old and have a quite enlarged prostate, according to my doctor. Often, an hour or so after I drink a cup of coffee, I’ll feel like I have to urinate. If I’m in the middle of doing something trivial and try to put it off, it will become […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Targeted response with the least amount of action will have a favorable impact on the outcome of a situation at home
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate McKinnon, 38; Julie Chen, 52; Gabrielle Reece, 52; Rowan Atkinson, 67. Happy Birthday: Get back to basics, and you’ll turn your dream into a reality. Less fretting and more hands-on work to reach the self-satisfaction you long for will bring you closer to your destination. Let the past guide […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lewiston pet food pantry accepts donations, helps those in need
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few months ago, I needed help feeding my kitties and turned to the pet food pantry. Now we’re doing better and I feel good about being able to make a donation of kitty food to the organization. I want to remind readers with pets about the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society’s Fetchin’ […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Tony King photos on display through Feb. 28 at CMMC gallery
In Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary, The Woman’s Hospital Association (WHA) Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center, at 300 Main St. in Lewiston, is displaying the work of acclaimed photographer, Tony King. “Honoring Trees” will be on display from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28. King (1934-2017) was a businessman, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
CANCELED: State Theatre to feature Brian Fallon and The Howling Weather
A Brian Fallon and The Howling Weather concert is planned for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at State Theatre, at 609 Congress St., in Portland. Singer-songwriter Brian Fallon is known as the singer and rhythm guitarist from rock band The Gaslight Anthem, but he also has four solo albums to his name. “Local Honey” was […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Rehab for cigarette smokers
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question in terms of people who are addicted to smoking cigarettes. How come there aren’t any rehabs for people addicted to cigarettes? I heard trying to quit smoking is much harder and more difficult than quitting heroin. Any ideas? — C.A.M. ANSWER: Tobacco smoking is incredibly difficult to quit. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Parents wonder if son’s friendship may be more
DEAR ABBY: My preteen son is friends with a boy I don’t quite approve of, but I understand that sometimes bad decisions lead to future wisdom. When I can, I allow the friend to come to our house to hang out with my son because this friend allegedly has a difficult home life. During this […]