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Artists, poetry and live music featured in Art Walk L/A
Art Walk L/A begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 30, with fully in-person arts experiences downtown including artist receptions, a poetry reading, live music and more. Look for artist displays along Lisbon Street and in Dufresne Plaza in Lewiston. Events 5-6 pm: Lewiston Public Library hosts a public reception for Lewiston High School students […]
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Posted inEncore
Augusta musician to release new album, video
Augusta musician Ben, the Maker, will release a new music video for the song “Worth It?”, featuring Nikki Hunt, at 12 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram. Ben’s latest album, “Adoration,” which includes “Worth It?”, will be released simultaneously on streaming platforms. The video features an epic squirt gun battle at […]
Posted inEncore
The Veggies to play at The 1800 Club
Local classic rock band The Veggies will perform at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, at The 1800 Club in Auburn. Band members are Donnie 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 […]
Posted inDr. Roach
In the diabetic’s toolbox: diet, exercise and blood sugar control
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a recently diagnosed diabetic. Can you please give me advice on how to reverse it if possible? — H.M. ANSWER: I’m assuming you have been newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, which is caused by resistance to insulin. Type 1 diabetes, usually diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, is an autoimmune disease […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Set high standards for yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, 44; Ryan Michelle Bathe, 45; Cassandra Clare, 48; Maya Rudolph, 49. Happy Birthday: Wasting time on the impossible will not get you where you want to go. Step outside the box, smell the roses and head in a direction that’s not only inviting, but doable. Maximize your […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections, Encore, Things to Do
Rangeley arts group plans evening of storytelling
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is to host an evening of personal storytelling at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. The event, “The Kitchen Table,” is directed by Tim Straub. This multi-media occasion comes with dual invitations: One to those wishing to tell their tales […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Take responsibility and put your plans in motion
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, 44; Ryan Michelle Bathe, 45; Cassandra Clare, 48; Maya Rudolph, 49. Happy Birthday: Wasting time on the impossible will not get you where you want to go. Step outside the box, smell the roses and head in a direction that’s not only inviting, but doable. Maximize your […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Sunday Music Festival to feature Ken Medema
Ken Medema will be the featured artist at a New England Summer Music Festival at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 at Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court St., in Auburn. Medema is a widely-known, much-loved musician and singer-songwriter. His lyrics provide social commentary on themes such as justice, hunger, poverty, homelessness, and relevant Christian charity. […]
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Looking Back on July 27
100 Years Ago: 1921 Lightning struck the Field’s place, about 3 miles out on the North River Road, Auburn. The bolt hit the barn, set it afire and communicated the fire to the house. Everything was burned. The place was unoccupied, except for a caretaker. The lightning bolt did terrific damage to the barn, tearing […]