The Celebration Barn plans to present Martin Dockery’s The Panic & Passion of Right Now at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at 190 Stock Farm Road in South Paris. Dockery’s show also marks the official return of performances inside Celebration Barn’s theater space; COVID precautions will be in place. The Panic & Passion of Right […]
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L/A Community Little Theatre announces cast of ‘Love Letters’
Through the time-honored tradition of letter writing, audiences meet Andy and Melissa and follow their love affair from second grade through college, as they grow apart and marry others, and all while maintaining a relationship across the miles. Spanning the years 1937-84, this story will resonate with those who remember the Great Depression, WWII, the […]
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The Oasis of Music returns with sitarist David Pontbriand
The Oasis of Music returns to the downstairs chapel of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul with sitarist David Pontbriand, who will perform at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 15, at 122 Ash St., in Lewiston. Pontbriand began his journey with the sitar in 1973. His story is an exception to the rule, in that […]
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Sagittarius: Set your sights on something you want to achieve
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Potter, 26; Emmy Rossum, 35; Jennifer Hudson, 40; Benjamin McKenzie, 43. Happy Birthday: Take your time, look at every angle, and use charm and intelligence to nudge others to follow your lead. Having the right tone, facts and figures in place will help you make progress this year, leading […]
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Teen navigates opposing currents of reality, religion
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 16-year-old girl, and I’ve been struggling a little bit. My family is super-Christian. They believe that members of the LGBTQ community are sinful because of who they are. I do not agree. I have a small group of friends. Two of them have come out to me as bi and gender-fluid. […]
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“Black Coffee” to be staged by Freeport Players
Freeport Players plans to present Agatha Christie’s first play, “Black Coffee,” featuring Hercule Poirot, onstage at Freeport Performing Arts Center, at 30 Holbrook St. in Freeport, from Sept. 17-19 and 24-26. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Sir Claud Amory has invented a dangerous weapon, and the formula […]
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Scorpio: Say less and let your actions speak for you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taraji P. Henson, 51; Harry Connick Jr., 54; Virginia Madsen, 60; Scott Patterson, 63. Happy Birthday: You are on the road to victory. The hard work, determination and persistence you employ will unleash the mental, physical or financial changes you want to enforce. Discipline and drive, coupled with enthusiasm and […]
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Libra: Avoid joint ventures or making promises you cannot keep
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taraji P. Henson, 51; Harry Connick Jr., 54; Virginia Madsen, 60; Scott Patterson, 63. Happy Birthday: You are on the road to victory. The hard work, determination and persistence you employ will unleash the mental, physical or financial changes you want to enforce. Discipline and drive, coupled with enthusiasm and […]
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Looking Back on Sept. 11
100 Years Ago: 1921 What was termed as the greatest opening services ever held at the Elm St. Universalist church took place yesterday, with Dr. Roderick J. Mooney in the pulpit. The Sunday school was also largely attended. The ladies of the church are to serve luncheons at the Fair this week. 50 Years Ago: […]
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Woman starting to see through boyfriend’s big talk
DEAR ABBY: I am a 41-year-old divorced woman. My two grown children live with their dad. I have been in a relationship with “Sir Talks-a-Lot” for 16 months. I feel like I love him, but I’m having lots of doubts. When I don’t see him, it doesn’t bother me. If I made a pros-and-cons list, […]