100 Years Ago: 1921 E.L. Smith, cashier of the Shoe and Leather Bank of Auburn, recently received a May basket in the form of a box of chocolates and a bouquet of carnations from the clerks at the bank. The whole company was invited into the home and spent a most enjoyable evening. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Miss […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Hartford Heritage Society offers thanks for successful plant sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The annual meeting of the Broadview Memorial Cemetery Association will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the cemetery, 379 East Ave. in Lewiston. The meeting will take place outside, so please dress for the weather. The agenda will include an update on the projects at the cemetery, as well […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Romance is on the rise
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emily VanCamp, 35; Domhnall Gleeson, 38; Tony Hawk, 53; Ving Rhames, 62. CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lana Condor, 24; Holly Valance, 38; Frances Fisher, 69; Eric Burdon, 80. Happy Birthday: Let your intuition lead the way. You cannot stop change, but you can make the most out of whatever […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Blood donations are still needed, helpful to many
Dr. Keith Roach DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had both COVID-19 vaccinations and am planning to donate blood. Would any of my immunity pass on to the person receiving my blood? — D.J. ANSWER: Although we may think that blood is taken out of the donor and given whole to the recipient, that almost never […]
Posted inDear Abby
Disabled son is left off wedding guest list
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my second husband for more than 15 years. My 30+-year-old son from my first marriage, who was born disabled, lives with us. He walks and talks, but cannot be left unattended. He also needs medication. He cannot read or write, but looks like he has no medical issues […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Heather Pierson Trio to perform in Brownfield
The Heather Pierson Trio will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, May 14, in the Maine Hall at the Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Pierson is a pianist, multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, songleader, and performer whose inspiring live performances and growing catalog of releases delve into Americana, blues, New Orleans jazz, vocal chants, instrumental […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 11
100 Years Ago: 1921 Auburn motorists will have to drive with one eye on their speedometer from now on. Officer Bubier made his first two arrests Saturday and Sunday, and the motorists answered to charges in the Auburn municipal court. Signs have been placed in conspicuous positions on every road leading into the city, and […]
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Community artist-centered projects to begin in Belfast
BELFAST — Artist and Waldo County resident Chris Battaglia, who brought the Village Canoe to Belfast in 2019, announces the Torchlight Projects: a new series of artist-centered projects to be launched in Maine this spring and summer. The first event is Torchlight Cinema, taking place from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at 40 […]
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‘Studio Work’ solo show to open May 13
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts this week will feature landscape paintings by midcoast artist Ramone Hanley-Warren. Her solo show, “Studio Work; Drawn to Solace,” opens May 13 and runs until June 2. Created in her home studio, Hanley-Warren’s landscapes draw on the area salt marshes and estuaries for inspiration. Her education in art included Parsons […]
Posted inSun Spots
Memorial Day ceremony set for Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston on May 29
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In this uncertain COVID-19 time, is there going to be a Memorial Day Parade in the Twin Cities? Also, have there been enough names collected to add a new memorial stone at Veterans Memorial Park, and if so, when will that be dedicated? — No Name, Lewiston ANSWER: I called Jerry Dewitt, […]