TURNER — Tim Winchester will perform at a “Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Turner Public Library on Matthews Way. Winchester is a Maine based singer/songwriter and contemporary folk artist whose music is a careful curation of melody, warmth and dynamic restraint. His songs have been described as […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 31
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Twin City Branch of I.S.S. will hold a lawn party Wednesday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. E.H. White of 603 Main street, Lewiston. The society extends a cordial invitation for everyone interested to attend. 50 Years Ago: 1971 A Lewiston boating enthusiast is the author of an article published […]
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Casey Abrams to perform Waterville Rocks concert
The Waterville Rocks concerts series resumes this summer with free, family-friendly, outdoor concerts at Head of Falls in Waterville. The beer garden will open at 5:30 p.m., music is set to begin at 6 p.m. Casey Abrams is scheduled to perform Friday Aug. 6. The singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and American Idol season 10 finalist […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Risk of contracting HSV-2 can be reduced not eliminated
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy man in my late 40s. I was married for 18 years to my first sexual partner. Since my divorce three years ago, I have had two additional partners. These were casual flings. I used condoms and did not catch anything. I was happy to meet a woman who […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grandma’s responsibilities begin to pile up
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is pregnant with her second child. Her first, my granddaughter, is 2, and the light of my life. I lovingly offered to take care of her when it’s time for my daughter to have the baby. She’s having a C-section, so she may be in the hospital for a couple days. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Choose self-improvement over offering criticism
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Simon Baker, 52; Terry Crews, 53; Lisa Kudrow, 58; Laurence Fishburne, 60. Happy Birthday: Study all aspects of your life before deciding what you want to pursue next. Go with the grain and stop trying to fight the impossible. Say goodbye to what and who is working against you instead […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 30
100 Years Ago: 1921 The laying of the sewage pipes at Pine and Bradley streets has been completed, and the ditch has been almost fully covered up. A heap of clay remains on Pine Street, but this will be removed soon. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Norris E. Ingersoll, superintendent of the Auburn Parks and Recreation […]
Posted inSun Spots
Looking for parts to restore Ford Model T
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My son is restoring a 1924 Ford Model T and is looking for parts including four 21-inch split rims that fit Fort Model T wooden wheels, body panels, a cowling, doors, a hood, a reel axle and brake parts. He is also looking for any other parts that anyone is willing to […]
Posted inDr. Roach
There’s no evidence that COVID vaccine affects fertility
DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend is not getting vaccinated for COVID-19 because she thinks the vaccines could cause permanent fertility issues. Would you please comment on this? — M.S. ANSWER: I can understand why a woman would be concerned about losing fertility. However, this is just not a concern that is borne out by the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Make a change based on facts, not hearsay
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Munro Chambers, 31; Genesis Rodriguez, 34; Jason Belmonte, 38; Martina McBride, 55. Happy Birthday: Put what you know to good use. Revive old ideas, make updates and encourage stability as you move forward. Look at the possibilities, but make only the changes that fit into your schedule. Incorporate […]