The Waterville Opera House will feature Enter the Haggis at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, at 1 Common St. in Waterville. For the better part of two decades, Toronto’s Enter The Haggis has combined bagpipes and fiddles with a rock rhythm section to create a distinctively eclectic sound. Their songs offer singalong melodies and deep, […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 18
100 Years Ago: 1921 Odd Fellows Hall has been closed to public dances. Orrin Kriley, who, associated with Chester Warren, has been conducting dances every Wednesday evening in this hall, was notified Tuesday night that he could not have the hall for any more public dances. Owing to the short notice to Mr. Kelley and […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Educator feels homeschool past carries stigma today
DEAR ABBY: I was homeschooled K-12. I now have multiple master’s degrees and work for a public school. I returned to my hometown and, with hard work and dedication, have moved up the career ladder in my district. While I love my job, I also value and respect the fact that my mom chose to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Be truthful in order to avoid being put in a precarious position Your heart might be in the right place
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Aguilera, 41; Katie Holmes, 43; Brad Pitt, 58; Steven Spielberg, 75. Happy Birthday: A glimpse of what’s possible will push you in a new direction. Positive thoughts and actions will open doors. It’s up to you to make your dreams come true. Don’t sit back and wait for things […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 17
100 Years Ago: 1921 Whereas, further regulation and restriction of dancing by the students of the college after a careful survey of the whole situation and whereas the faculty of the college has recommended that a change be made in the present regulations by permitting dancing upon campus under proper restrictions. Therefore, voted that dancing […]
Posted inDear Abby
Discovery of neighbors past shocks new friend
DEAR ABBY: I recently learned my neighbor shot and killed her two young kids (14 and 2) more than 20 years ago and served only half of her prison sentence — six years. The newspaper said she called the police herself, confessed and was arrested and incarcerated. I have only known her for two years. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Injection, infusion and medication: Demystifying osteoporosis treatments
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had osteoporosis for a while and recently had a bone density test that again confirmed that I have it. I am not really interested in taking an oral prescription such as Fosamax, because of the many negative side effects. I would like to find out more about the injection, Prolia. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Don’t let a last-minute change of plans ruin your day Do what you can
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Milla Jovovich, 46; Bill Pullman, 68; Eugene Levy, 75; Ernie Hudson, 76. Happy Birthday: Airtight plans are encouraged if you want to bulldoze your way through the upcoming year without a hitch. A little too much or too little will throw you off course. Balance, fair play and sheer determination […]
Posted inSun Spots
Veterans organizations request borrowed uniforms be returned
DEAR SUN SPOTS: If anyone in the community has uniforms from the Franco American War Veterans and American Legion Post 22, please return them to me. We have new members coming into our post who need the hats and uniforms. This request also includes the ladies’ auxiliaries for these two organizations. Please and thank you. […]
Posted inEncore, Lewiston-Auburn
Franco Winter Extravaganza planned for Friday, Saturday show is canceled
LEWISTON—The Gendron Franco Center recently announced that its Franco Winter Extravaganza is set to begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at the 46 Cedar St. venue. The show is expected to be one-hour long and will feature music, singing, on-stage dance performances, and a light show. Tickets for the cancelled Saturday show will be […]