100 Years Ago: 1921 The Social Club of the Elm St Universalist church will hold its annual outing today at the Idle Wylde at Lake Auburn. A picnic dinner and supper will be served. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The first concert of the Auburn Community Band has been rescheduled for Friday, July 16, at the […]
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Online presentation will detail history of Wabanaki people
Bowdoin College Museum of Art
Lewiston artist featured in window display at Gritty’s
Thor Smith is this month’s artist in the Art and Ale window at Gritty’s in Auburn. Born and raised in Saratoga, New York, Smith has led an interesting life that manifests in his artwork. After high school he headed west where he studied fine arts at Purdue University, anthropology at the University of Buffalo and […]
Musical ‘Edges’ brings live theater back to stage
Dolard and Priscilla Gendron Franco Center
Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival offers full season streaming option
The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival is offering five concerts “on-demand” streaming, available online for up to 7 days after the event. The five concerts premier at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. They will be recorded at the Majestic Theatre in Conway, New Hampshire. July 14 Available July 14, 7:30 pm – July 20, 11:00 ET: […]
Girlfriend notes change in man’s talks with ex
DEAR ABBY: I am dating a slightly older divorced man. He and his ex-wife have been divorced 15 years. They remain civil. Their two children are now adults. Recently, a friend of my boyfriend and his ex passed away. They spoke on the phone, caught up a bit and that was the end of that. […]
Taurus: Don’t get involved with things that don’t line up with your beliefs
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Hart, 42; Tia Mowry, 43; Tamera Mowry, 43; Sylvester Stallone, 75. Happy Birthday: Consider your options and what will put you in your comfort zone. Explore creative endeavors that are engaging and broaden your perspective on what’s possible and how best to fulfill your dreams. Refuse to let outsiders […]
HTLV infection is rare in North America
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently donated blood to our local blood bank, which I have done many times in the past. Three weeks later, I received a letter stating that my blood was not accepted, and would never be accepted, due to being reactive to HTLV-1 and -2. I had my blood rechecked and all […]