Maine State Music Theatre will collaborate with Portland Stage to present Dream: The Music of The Everly Brothers July 23-25 with shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, on the Bowdoin College campus in Brunswick. The production is created by and features Broadway’s Ben Hope (Once) and Eric Scott […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Recipe for Hermit cookies or bars replaces one mother made many times
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if you or someone in Sun Spots Land would have a recipe for Hermit cookies or bars? I have looked through all my mom’s cookbooks and can’t find a recipe. I know she had one because she used to make them all the time. Thank you for all your help. […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 20
100 Years Ago: 1921 Taylor Pond truck drivers seem to be making more money than those headed for the dance pavilions these hot evenings. 50 Years Ago: 1971 A committee is currently working on plans for the United Fund’s second annual Oxford Plains Speedway Racing event, which is scheduled for a Saturday in August, the […]
Posted inEncore
Camden Shakespeare Festival presents ‘Aquitania’
Camden Shakespeare Festival, in association with Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble and Camden Library, will present the comedy “Aquitania” outdoors in Camden beginning on Wednesday, July 21, and in Bath on Wednesday, Aug. 11. A librarian is transported to a strange country where she matches wits with a bowler-hatted villain. Magic cake and an ancient board game […]
Posted inEncore
Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival announces next two concerts
After its successful return to Deertrees Theatre in Harrison last week, the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival announces its second and third concerts for the summer series. “Still Celebrating Beethoven’s 250th” is the theme. The performances will feature the following works: July 20 MOZART: Piano Trio in G Major, K. 564 FRANÇAIX: Trio à cordes BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man still depends on ex-wife for everyday needs
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend, “John,” for a year and a half. He had been divorced for two years after a 20-year marriage when we got together. He told me he and his ex, “Jessica,” were still good friends. I thought it was OK since they were co-parenting their kid. I have […]
Posted inDr. Roach
The (slowing) march of medical advancement
DEAR DR. ROACH: Are medical advances going backward? If not, why are so many people dying in their 50s and 60s? Just look at the obituaries. By now, we all should be living into our 80s and 90s. What’s your take on this subject? — R.S. ANSWER: Medicine has made incremental benefits on many fronts. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Move things around at home to suit your need
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Trai Byers, 38; Jared Padalecki, 39; Benedict Cumberbatch, 45; Nancy Carell, 55. Happy Birthday: Take a deep breath and dig into something electrifying. Plan your actions carefully, and spare no expense or detail when it comes to reaching your objective. Life is about living, and taking a chance to turn […]
Posted inEncore
Maine Event Comedy presents Jay Hunter in Auburn
Maine Event Comedy presents Detroit’s Jay Hunter at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at Craft Brew Underground, at 34 Court St., in Auburn. The show also will feature Adam Hatch and Chris Justice. Hunter joined the Navy to see the world. After returning to civilian life, he began sharing his unique perspective throughout the midwest […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Marshall Tucker Tribute set for Madison
Shadow Riders, a Marshall Tucker tribute, will take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, July 23, at the Somerset Abbey at 98 Main St. in Madison. Doors open at 6 p.m., there will be appetizers and small meal choices available for purchase as well as a full bar. The idea behind the Shadow Riders took […]