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Maine painter featured in Gritty’s window
Jennifer Sabins is the featured artist for February in the Gritty’s Art and Ale Window in Auburn. Born and raised in a small town in northwestern Montana, Sabins grew up in a valley surrounded by mountains. She moved to Maine with her husband and two kids about 15 years ago. Sabins is a self-taught painter […]
Streaming presentation of ‘I And You’ offered by The Public Theatre
Full ‘stream’ ahead!
Theatrical version of ‘Good Trouble’ produced by UMF students, staff, faculty
UMF invites public to view virtual theatrical production “Good Trouble” inspired by words and work of late Congressman John Lewis
Looking Back on Feb. 26
100 Years Ago: 1921 The American Committees for the Devastated Franco is looking for women chauffeurs to carry on the work in the Department of the Aisne. An opportunity for the most interesting adventure of her life, as well as for service in a field where there is a desperate need, is offered to any girl […]
Leo: Get your facts straight before you indulge in rhetoric
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Corinne Bailey Rae, 42; Erykah Badu, 50; Mark Dacascos, 57; Michael Bolton, 68. Happy Birthday: Update your image, and be cognizant of what’s trending this year. Keeping up will help you forge into the future with confidence. There is a chance to bring about positive changes to your life personally, […]
Mom’s life has less stress after man leaves for prison
DEAR ABBY: I recently had a child with a man who is now incarcerated. I was widowed when I met him, and although he brought me happiness, it has come at a steep price. I pay for literally everything. I love him very much, but his entitlement was an issue even before he had legal […]
COVID vaccine safe even after previous chemotherapy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am over 60 and a teacher in California. I have some concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine. I was treated with Taxotere, Cytoxan and Herceptin back in 2006-07 for breast cancer. Is there anything about COVID or any of the potential vaccines that could impact me differently because of my health history, […]
‘RW’ designation on Veterans Memorial Park pillar prompts question
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In that wonderful Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston there is a name on one of the pillars that has “RW” after it. The key to the memorial designates “AR” for the American Revolution so I wonder in this case if the RW also means Revolutionary War. How could I find out? Thank […]
Looking Back on Feb. 25
100 Years Ago: 1921 Mrs. E.L. Tebbetts and Mrs. Emery Bailey will entertain the Auburn Art Club at the home of Mrs. Tebbetts on Shepley Street, Auburn this afternoon. This is to be a Colonial meeting and the members are asked to wear appropriate costumes. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Lewiston High School gymnasium was […]