Happy Holidays from The River Comics who give the gift of laughter just when you need it most. Local comedian Davey Getchel and Boston area comics Sam Buck and A.J. Hapenny roll into town with live stand-up comedy presented by The River Comics at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, at Craft Brew Underground in […]
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Sing! It’s Christmas to be held at Chocolate Church Arts Center
The season will come to a close at Chocolate Church Arts Center on Monday, Dec. 20 with an adapted version of Sing! It’s Christmas, a community sing-along that has taken place at the venue for decades. The family-friendly event, which will feature local performers, is free to the public, but will have limited seating and […]
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Artists sought for ‘Black & White’ show
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for the next juried show, “Black & White.” This show is open to members and non-members; all mediums are welcome. The deadline for entries to the “Black & White” show is 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15; the juror will be architect and painter Jack Silverio. Silverio […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 14
100 Years Ago: 1921 “I have just received a tentative plan of the state highway commission regarding what they promise to do this coming year and what I have to say is this: Androscoggin County is coming into its own. More money is going to be spent on the roads than ever spent before.” These […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wifes outdoor activities exclude disabled husband
DEAR ABBY: My husband is in his 40s and permanently disabled from injuries received in a recent automobile accident. He is in pain, on pain medicine 24 hours a day and basically sleeps his days away. His pain and immobility make intimacy impossible. He doesn’t object when I go out with friends or participate in […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Long COVID symptoms need not put off vaccination
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is it safe for an unvaccinated person experiencing long-term symptoms after a COVID-19 infection to get the vaccination, or must they wait until the typical 90-day period for symptoms to diminish or disappear? — P.M. ANSWER: In general, people can expect to have symptoms of acute COVID-19 infection for up to four […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: An energetic approach will help you build a better life Let go of the past
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Hudgens, 33; Sophie Monk, 42; Beth Orton, 51; Dee Wallace, 73. Happy Birthday: A liberated attitude will help you prepare for unexpected changes this year. Rise to all occasions, and display your ability to adjust. Use your resources to overcome any obstacle and turn it into an opportunity. Rely […]
Posted inSun Spots
New Beginnings Holiday Drive seeks items for holiday care packages
DEAR SUN SPOTS: New Beginnings Holiday Drive is gearing up again! For our 2021 Holiday Gift Drive, we need your help to create holiday care packages. You can help homeless youth at New Beginnings have a brighter holiday this year. Gift bags will be given to 100-plus youth in our shelter, transitional living, and outreach […]
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Singer-songwriter Stan Davis will perform at the Oasis of Music
Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Stan Davis will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday Dec. 15, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Stan Davis decided to play the guitar at age twelve, after attending a concert by Pete Seeger. More than fifty years later, his finger-style, slide, and […]
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Christmas with Kennerley planned at Merrill Auditorium
The event also will be available on-demand Dec. 20 through Jan. 5.