DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m one of the many people who played Mr. Peanut — for about a year in 1958. It was my very first job and I was 15 years old. I worked three days a week, walking from the old high school (where the middle school is now) to the corner of Main […]
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Frank Santos Jr. will present his R Rated Comedy Hypnosis
Legendary entertainer Frank Santos Jr. will present his R Rated Comedy Hypnosis act at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, on the first level of 49 Franklin in Rumford. This show is intended for mature audiences with a good sense of adult humor, and is part of the Best of Boston Entertainment Series. Santos’ spectacular display […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 30
100 Years Ago: 1921 A nine-year-old pianist, giving unaided, so far as the musical numbers were concerned, a recital that lasted an hour, is a bit out of the ordinary. But when the youthful musician holds a good-sized audience in breathless interest for every minute of that time — well, the performance can truthfully be […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Dr Roach: Viagra and any form of nitroglycerine do not mix!
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is taking Eliquis 5 mg (half a tab daily). He has had erectile dysfunction for 15 to 20 years and is 78 years old. Since we are in a new marriage, he obtained Viagra in Mexico. His cardiologist would not prescribe it. What precautions should he take or symptoms to […]
Posted inDear Abby
My boyfriend and I have been together for five years, and friends for eight
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together for five years, and friends for eight. We share a daughter, who is a toddler. I have a son with my abusive ex as well. Although we are financially stable, we qualify as low-income. (I am the breadwinner.) My boyfriend had a hard home life and […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Spending without a purpose will lead to regret
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lacey Chabert, 39; Marion Cotillard, 46; Chris Jackson, 46; Fran Drescher, 64. Happy Birthday: Do what needs to be done to keep moving forward. Refuse to let the little things slow you down. Put your heart into what brings you the most joy, and turn any negative situation you face […]
Posted inSun Spots
Keys found in Paris and 1965 ELHS ring found for class member
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Keys were found in the parking lot at the VFW Hall in South Paris on Friday, Sept. 24. This key ring also contains a Rite-Aid key tag and a birthday/horoscope key tag. If you’ve lost your keys and were at the VFW, please call 890-8176 to identify them. — Rich, no town […]
Posted inEncore
Tattooed Lies at Mixers on Saturday
Tattooed Lies returns at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The female-fronted, four-piece band covers 70s and 80s hits by bands such as Alice Cooper, AC/DC, Boston, Foreigner, Styx and Quiet Riot. There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking. Mixers is located at 136 Sabattus […]
Posted inEncore
Journey tribute Scarab at Mixers on Friday
Relive the 70s and 80s with Scarab: A Journey Experience – a Journey cover band performing worldwide – at 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Scarab: The Journey Experience is the closest re-creation to the 70s and 80s powerhouse. An absolutely dynamic stage show. The Internationally touring tribute […]
Posted inEncore
The Veggies to play Mill House Pub
Classic rock band The Veggies will perform at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, at The Mill House Pub in Mechanic Falls. Don Hebert (vocals), Moe McKenna (bass), Shawn Callahan (lead guitar), Ray Tardiff (drums), and Anna Hunnewell (vocals). The Veggies have been performing throughout New England for over 15 years. There is no cover charge. […]