100 Years Ago: 1921 January 12 has been chosen as the date of the presentation of the opera “Faust” to be given by local talent in the Empire theater. The masterpiece of Gounod will be sung in French by some of the best talent of Lewiston and Auburn, under the musical direction of L.N. Gendreau. […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Auburn church, Poland Football Boosters holding holiday fairs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: First Universalist Church of Auburn Unitarian Universalist will be at Whiting Farm from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 selling custom gift baskets and gift cards. There will also be a raffle. Please note that sales are cash only. Whiting Farm is at 876 Summer St. in Auburn. This four-season farm […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Potter Margaret Melanson works on view at Gallery 302
Margaret Melanson, a painter and ceramist from Gardiner, completes the 2021 Guest Artist series at Gallery 302, 112 Main St. in Bridgton. Her exhibit of stoneware pottery will run from Saturday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 31. Melanson makes pottery full time and has brought the design and color sensibilities from her background of painting, […]
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Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra plans Winter Concert Sunday
The classical music of the Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras will be performed at 6:30 p.m. Sunday Dec. 5, at South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., in Augusta. The preparatory ensemble, Kennebec Valley Youth Orchestra conducted by Dan Keller, will perform selections from Corelli’s La Folia variations, Jean-Phillipe Rameau’s “Pièces de clavecin en concert” […]
Posted inEncore
Portland Stage cancels live 25th Anniversary production of ‘A Christmas Carol’
Digital streaming of the production will be available for viewing Dec. 18-Jan. 4
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Flute duo to perform at Oasis of Music
The flute duo of Chris Lansley and Sally Grube will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. The duo have named their program “Classical Men and Modern Women,” with music by Telemann, Handel, Corelli, Chedeville and Haydn, plus […]
Posted inDear Abby
Working wife continues to support husband who left
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 35 years moved out three years ago. We live only a block apart, and I contribute a lot to his household because he’s on disability and doesn’t have enough money to make it through the month. I have a great job and travel as a photographer. My job is the […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Too many bathroom trips overnight is a quality-of-life issue
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old woman in good health. For a couple of years, I have had increasing trouble sleeping because of having to get up during the night to urinate. It is now four to eight times per night. I am careful not to drink much after early afternoon. I have a […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Speak up ask direct questions and find out where you stand
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anna Faris, 45; Don Cheadle, 57; Andrew McCarthy, 59; Howie Mandel, 66. Happy Birthday: Use your strengths to overcome your weaknesses and strive to do and be your best. Success will come knocking at your door. Set reasonable goals and expectations, and expand your knowledge and skill set to accommodate […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 29
100 Years Ago: 1921 Council 106, K. of C., will stage a minstrel show, to be followed by a dance, at City Hall January 5th. The local Knights of Columbus are fortunate in counting amongst their members many who are possessed of unusual talent In this direction, thus assuring beforehand the success of the entertainment. […]