A one of a kind online curiosity that lets audiences engage in the fun as they watch two detectives question six quirky suspects will be presented by the Penobscot Theatre Company. With 20 live performances via zoom, the mystery of “Who Killed Zolan Mize?” runs online from March 11 through April 3. “Who Killed Zolan […]
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Celebrating 15 years of open mic at Auburn UU
The Pleasant Note Coffeehouse will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its Open Mic & Poetry Slam on Friday, March 12, at the First Universalist Church of Auburn. Since 2006, this free monthly show has drawn people of all ages who share the spirituality of music and spoken word. During the past year, the show has […]
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Dedicated volunteers keep after school program running
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is continuing to offer their free after-school program, CASA (Creative After-School Arts), with a group of dedicated volunteers. The program is open to students in grades 5-12, and meets Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday after school until 5 p.m. Activities include all types of art projects, no-bake baking, drama, origami, film […]
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Art and Ale window features local artist
Ready for some magic? The featured artist for the month of March in the Auburn Gritty’s Art and Ale window is local artist and illustrator Angie Lafrance. Her newest collection, “Illusionarium,” features both digital and traditional paintings inspired by magic, mysticism, and curiosity of the early twentieth century. Lafrance is the founder of Ramble Row, […]
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Darlin’ Corey brings Americana to Oasis of Music
The folk country duo Darlin’ Corey will perform a program of instrumental music at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, at Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. As a duo, Matt Shipman and Erica Brown feature a delightful blend of vocal harmonies accompanied by fiddle, banjo, mandolin […]
Posted inDr. Roach
An expert is best when it comes to hormone therapy needs
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old woman who has been suffering from four to five bouts of hot flashes with night sweats (about every two hours from bedtime until morning) since I stopped taking HRT at age 62. I haven’t had an uninterrupted night’s sleep since then, and I rarely wake up feeling rested. […]
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Playful name-calling isn’t fun anymore for boyfriend
DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend and I call each other horrible, disparaging names as a form of “love.” Recently, I asked her to stop calling me names like that because it was fun at first, but now not so much. For me, it was just too negative. I love her, and I want to show it […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Someone you least expect will disappoint you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Van Der Beek, 44; Freddie Prinze Jr., 45; Camryn Manheim, 60; Barbara Eve Harris, 62. Happy Birthday: Build solid relationships with like-minded people this year. Consider your assets and liabilities, and tip the scale in favor of what’s advantageous. Don’t waste energy on people and pastimes that weigh you […]
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Looking Back on March 8
100 Years Ago: 1921 It is interesting to note the splendid growth of the Sunday school at the High St. Methodist ME, church, due to Increased interest and not to any membership drive. Last Sunday the attendance — was 176: a recent Sunday, 190; and at the last stormy Sunday, a good test day, it […]
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Help finding wind-removed trash can
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We recently bought my mom a new trash can, which blew away during last week’s strong winds. It is large, black and plastic, with wheels. It has an “M” painted on the bottom. She lives on Acadia Avenue in Lewiston. If anyone finds it, I would greatly appreciate a telephone call at […]