100 Years Ago: 1921 The Country Club which Lewiston and Auburn have been asking about for many months will be organized at the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce rooms on the evening of July 22nd, according to notices which have been mailed to the subscribers in the Martindale Holding Corporation which purchased the property and organized […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Potters explore new shapes, designs with Maine in mind
GARDINER — An “Exploring Maine: A Maker’s Journey” exhibit is to open Tuesday, July 20 and continue through Sept. 11 at Monkitree, 263 Water St. Central Maine Clay Artists offer artistic and functional designs that allow you to take Maine with you. Each of the clay artists has their identifiable style, but with this show […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Ungrateful daughter resorts to intimidation
DEAR ABBY: My 40-year-old daughter has never worked. She never married but has a 5-year-old son and is expecting a girl in six months. My husband bought a house for her to live in, but she didn’t like it. When he passed away, I bought her a different house and sold the first one. I […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Optimistic news on COVID vaccine: drop in asymptomatic cases
DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you get long COVID from symptomless post-vaccine infection? — L.B. ANSWER: “Long COVID” refers to long-term symptoms following an infection with the novel coronavirus. These symptoms, which may persist for months (at least), include fatigue, difficulty concentrating often called “brain fog,” persistent loss of smell or taste, headache, chest discomfort and […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Your intuition will not let you down
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gareth Bale, 32; Tenika Davis, 36; Corey Feldman, 50; Will Ferrell, 54. Happy Birthday: You’ll require discipline if you want to get things done this year. Letting emotions take over will be costly and counterproductive. Manipulate your mindset to engage in positive projects that boost your ego and make you […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The Maggie Coffin and Robby Coffin Combo will perform at ‘Music for Mavis’ concert
The “Music for Mavis” concert series will feature The Maggie Coffin and Robby Coffin combo from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at the Gazebo at 98 Mathews Way, in Turner Center. Maggie got her start in 2008 playing with her dad Robby at Higher Grounds Coffee House. She then began performing with The […]
Posted inSun Spots
Edward Little High School Class of 1956 plans reunion at Auburn venue
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please help spread the word to the Edward Little High School Class of 1956. We’re having a mini-reunion at 3 p.m. July 22 at Taber’s. I received a call from a classmate on July 5. He went to Taber’s that day for lunch and noticed that a schedule for the mini-reunions had […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 16
100 Years Ago: 1921 Spanish war veterans and their women auxiliaries and all members of the Grand Army, are cordially invited to the annual outing, which will be held on Sunday. Those planning to attend should be at the GAR hall at 9 o’clock at which time the truck leaves. 50 Years Ago: 1971 More […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Plein air artists to fill Wiscasset’s streets, byways
WISCASSET — Response to the Maine Art Gallery’s call for artists to participate in this year’s plein air “Paint the Town” event has been overwhelming, the gallery reports. It has had to turn away last-minute applicants for lack of exhibit space in the historic Academy building on Warren Street. Normally, fewer than 12 participants joined […]
Posted inEncore
Five things to do: Plays, performances and the best dang antique car collection in Maine
Need help figuring out plans this weekend? Here are five options.