Gordon Thomas Ward will take the state at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 7, at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. in Camden. The in-person SoundCheck series continues in Camden with a performance by Winter Harbor-based singer-songwriter. He’s proficient on the six-, eight- and 12-string guitars, and his latest album is last year’s “Eiderdown,” home […]
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Denny Breau concert planned in Freeport
A Denny Breau concert is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 7, at Cadenza, at 5 Depot St. in Freeport. Breau’s rhythmically flawless and dazzlingly clear style allows him to do amazing and stunning things with a six-string guitar. He first draws in an audience with a finely arranged melody and then slides effortlessly into […]
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Boothbay Opera House to host Cattle Call
Cattle Call will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. The band recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of their first CD release, and to celebrate they re-mastered, added 5 bonus tracks, and re-released “Good Life” which will be available at […]
Posted inSun Spots
Danville Junction Grange looking for yard sale participants
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday, May 22, Danville Junction Grange, located at 15 Grange Street in Auburn, will be holding an outdoor yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be many raffles, baked goods, jewelry, plants and lots of “treasures” for sale. There will also be a limited amount of tables for […]
Posted inEncore
Fraser, Haas concert postponed
The planned performance featuring Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 8, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, has been postponed until October. For more information, call (207) 633-5159 or visit boothbayoperahouse.com.
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Chocolate Church Arts Center announces Outdoor Concerts at Maine Maritime Museum
The Chocolate Church Arts Center has announced a lineup of in-person, outdoor concerts held in May and June at the Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., in Bath. The first concert, on Saturday May 8, will feature The Mallett Brothers Band, who perform their own brand of independent rock and roll, americana, and country. With a […]
Posted inDear Abby
Overbearing boyfriend ruins family get-togethers
DEAR ABBY: We get our children and grandchildren together twice a year. Our oldest daughter is divorced and, unfortunately, has a significant other the rest of our family cannot stand. He’s an arrogant, competitive know-it-all. We have been around him only twice — the last two times the family got together. The second time was […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Equality will be necessary if you want to get your way
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shameik Moore, 26; Erin Andrews, 43; Will Arnett, 51; Randy Travis, 62. Happy Birthday: Use your charm, maintain a steady pace and refuse to let what others do confuse you. You have to look out for your interests instead of worrying about what others think or do. Put your energy […]
Posted inDr. Roach
The best COVID vaccine is the one you can get quickly
DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you please explain the science behind the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine? I hear it differs from the Pfizer/Moderna vaccines as it does not contain the mRNA and is only a single dose. I also heard it compared to the flu vaccine. I am a regular flu vaccine recipient and […]
Posted inSun Spots
1970 Rumford high yearbook found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have done it again! I want to thank you so much for publishing my letter in search of a 1970 Rumford yearbook (Apr. 29 Sun Spots). I’d like to send a very special shout-out of thanks to Pete, Christine, Kymberle, and June who all responded, and which resulted in June’s surprising […]