100 Years Ago: 1921 A record-breaking audience greeted the Chapman concert artists last night at City Hall. There was nothing to disappoint them, for it was certainly a wonderful concert. Many people came to hear Justin Lawry, Lewiston’s own singer. For many it was the first opportunity in ten years since he has been away. […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Plants, containers needed for Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Ever since our successful outdoor plant sale last fall, which you helped to advertise, people have been asking when the Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store will be having another one. Now that spring is on its way and people are feeling safer about shopping indoors, we’re hoping you can get the word out […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Educate yourself before sharing your opinion
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bow Wow, 34; Brittany Snow, 35; Matthew Gray Gubler, 41; Juliette Binoche, 57. Happy Birthday: Refuse to let change throw you off guard this year. Accept the inevitable, and keep moving forward. Use your ingenuity, and you’ll find new ways to use your talents to fit whatever is trending. Keeping […]
Posted inDear Abby
Son is consumed by regret over treatment of his father
DEAR ABBY: I brought my 68-year-old immigrant father to live with me permanently with the intention of caring for him. He was completely dependent. Halfway through the year, I got angry, told him to move back and vowed to myself I would never ever care for him again. It wasn’t that he did anything wrong; […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Stones aren’t a normal part of the BCG treatment picture
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m not able to get any straight answers from the doctors about a serious issue my husband is having. He was diagnosed in August 2019 with bladder cancer. In early September 2019, the tumor, part of the lining and end of the ureter were removed and tested, and we were told they […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 9
100 Years Ago: 1921 The annual bowling banquet and entertainment of the Calumet Club was held last evening at Odd Fellows Hall on Lisbon Street. More than 150 members of the club attended the affair which is one of the leading events in club life. The banquet was served at 6:30 with the first part […]
Posted inSun Spots
Maine Maple Sunday sugarhouses adapting to CDC guidelines
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there going to be a Maine Maple Sunday this year? If so, what weekend is it happening and do we know what sugar houses in the area will participate? — Bernice, no town ANSWER: According to the Maine Maple Producers Association, organizers and sugarhouse owners and staff are adapting to follow […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Do your own thing, and make your decisions based on how you feel and what you can do
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Asa Butterfield, 24; Hillary Scott, 35; David Oyelowo, 45; Susan Boyle, 60. Happy Birthday: Share your enthusiasm this year. Step outside your comfort zone if it will help you get things done. Explore new places and pastimes. Check out what nature has to offer. Get back to the basics and […]
Posted inEncore
Camden library to host ‘By the Waters of the Winds’ art show and film event
Midcoast artist and author Maureen Egan will deliver a a virtual art show entitled “By the Waters of the Winds,” during the month of March hosted by the Camden Public Library. The paintings in the show were inspired by two challenging and resplendent hikes with her husband in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. The […]