Maine Event Comedy plans to present 30-year comedy veteran Dennis Fogg at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Johnson Hall Theater, at 280 Water St. in Gardiner. The show also will feature Ryan Gartley and Dawn Hartill. Fogg’s comedy and restaurant, Uncle Andy’s Diner in South Portland, were featured on the Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible.” […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 12
100 Years Ago: 1921 A meeting of the Androscoggin Poultry and Pet Stock Association was held in Auburn Wednesday night, when plans were discussed for the big exhibition to be staged in Auburn Hall, Nov 29, 30 and Dec 1. The attendance was good and applications now on hand indicate that the stock will be […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Man’s house has become drug users safe space
DEAR ABBY: I have an acquaintance I have known for 10 years. He is homeless and a heroin addict. His addiction has gotten worse over the last year and it is really bad now. He shows up at my home at all times of the night, sleeps on my porch and leaves wet, dirty clothes […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Change begins with you and how determined you are to finish what you start
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Raymond Ablack, 32; Anne Hathaway, 39; Ryan Gosling, 41; Megan Mullally, 63. Happy Birthday: Memories will point you in a unique direction. Reach out to someone who has influenced you in the past, and you’ll get an inkling of where you want to go and what you want to pursue. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Custom leather work and shoe repair services available in area
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m hoping you and your readers can help me locate a leather artisan to sew a leather change purse like the one I’m using. The one I have now is worn beyond repair. — Emily, Auburn ANSWER: Call Maurice Pelletier in Lewiston at 312-9624. He is your man for the job. Maurice […]
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Lakeside Laugh Labs planned in Denmark
Lakeside Laugh Labs, a series featuring some of New England’s best up and coming comedian, will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Denmark Arts Center, at 50 West Main St. in Denmark. The series will include Maine’s own Janelle Draper and Jake Jacobson, Boston’s Alex Giampapa, Liam McGurk. Masks are required regardless of […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 11
100 Years Ago: 1921 Lewiston Post of the American Legion met Wednesday evening with 94 members present. Lora Musick, the young woman who is directing the production of the Legion musical comedy, “All Aboard,” addressed the meeting. She spoke very highly of those taking part in the forthcoming entertainment. The principals, she stated, were among […]
Posted inDear Abby
Sons Career in ‘Family Business’ Comes at a Cost
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I have been divorced 24 years and, now that our children are grown, we have minimal contact. We see and speak to each other only when there’s a wedding or a birthday party for our grandson. Three years ago, our 34-year-old son went to work for his father with the […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Embarrassed by incontinence? Your doctor has heard it all before — and can help!
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a woman, in my late 80s and have been healthy my whole life. I don’t take any medications for any conditions. However, I have one issue I would like to ask your advice on. Over the past few years I’m afraid I have become incontinent. When I feel the urge, […]
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Despite breakthrough infections, it’s the unvaccinated who are perpetuating the pandemic
DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently replied to a question regarding vaccination among health care workers by saying “they are ethically obligated to get the vaccine in order not to infect their patients.” But isn’t it true that the vaccinated are getting COVID and also infecting others? It is protection for the vaccinated, but it’s not […]