100 Years Ago: 1921 There is a wonderful plum tree in the garden of L’Heureux at 6 Curtis Street, Lewiston. Altho supposed to have passed the bearing age, it is loaded with fruit. In fact, it is doubtful if there is another tree of the kind bearing such a load of plums. 50 Years Ago: […]
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Searching for Saint Dom’s 1966 Yearbook
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a 1966 Saint Dominic Academy yearbook. I can trade a 1965 edition or I can pay a reasonable amount for it if someone has an extra. I can be contacted at 783-6817. — Lorraine, no town ANSWER: You may want to also try contacting the school and the yearbook […]
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Live music at Mixers this weekend
Iron Dynamite will play on Friday, July 30, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Rock out to covers of Jimi Hendrix, Def Leppard, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Led Zeppelin, Weezer, Green Day and more. No cover charge. West Rose will play on Saturday, July 31, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Covering songs from the […]
Posted inDr. Roach
The Achilles tendon at risk from increased vigorous activity
DEAR DR. ROACH: I ruptured my Achilles tendon playing basketball seven years ago at the age of 49. I was able to recover and continue playing. My question has to do with others who have suffered from this: Why do so many young people appear to tear their Achilles? I can think of a handful […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Improve relationships with loved ones through lifestyle changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dustin Milligan, 36; Noma Dumezweni, 52; Jim Davis, 76; Peter Cullen, 80. Happy Birthday: Sign up for interesting courses to expand your mind, skills and awareness. Strive for perfection, and engage in practices that will help you advance. Do your research and leave nothing to chance. Preparation will be the […]
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Pisces: A lifestyle change will promote better relationships with loved ones
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dustin Milligan, 36; Noma Dumezweni, 52; Jim Davis, 76; Peter Cullen, 80. Happy Birthday: Sign up for interesting courses to expand your mind, skills and awareness. Strive for perfection, and engage in practices that will help you advance. Do your research and leave nothing to chance. Preparation will be the […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The Stanton Bird Club invites artists to participate in a plein air painting session
The Stanton Bird Club invites artists to participate in a plein air painting session at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary in Lewiston. The event will be hosted by local painter Michael Everett. Painters will meet at Thorncrag’s Montello Street parking lot. For more information, visit stantonbirdclub.org. The Stanton Bird Club also […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 28
100 Years Ago: 1921 Last evening Rev G. Edgar Wolfe and Mr. Allen Fitch were guests at supper, at the State YMCA Boys Summer Camp at Winthrop Center where Mr. Mitch’s son was one of the campers. As a part of the evening’s program Dr. Wolfe gave a talk to the boys. 50 Years Ago: […]
Posted inSun Spots
Unused diabetes supplies available to donate
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a quilt that my mom started about ten years ago but never finished. I am writing to ask if you know of any quilters who would be willing to finish the quilt for me. I will pay them. I can be reached at 344-9732. — Michelle, no town ANSWER: I’m […]
Posted inEncore
‘Ring of Fire’ presented in musical coproduction at Portland Stage
In their fifth annual summer musical coproduction, Maine State Music Theatre and Portland Stage announce the rousing musical revue “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” in a quasi-biographical musical show about the “Man in Black” playing at Portland Stage from Tuesday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 29. Originally playing on Broadway in 2006, […]