Ben Cosgrove, Max Garcia Conover, Griffin Sherry and Rattlesnake Arm (Max Davis) will perform in the Out of the Blue Livestream Series at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24 Cosgrove is a composer, pianist, and multi-instrumentalist based in New England. He performs regularly both as a solo artist and as a sideman, tours widely across the […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Adult daughter is annoyed by her father’s playful pats
DEAR ABBY: I am 20-something years old, and my father still hits my behind sometimes. I feel it is inappropriate, but the last time I complained about it, several years ago, it didn’t go over well. It also didn’t stop his behavior. What else can I do? Right now all I can do is try […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Search for relatives to return family belongings brings good results
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just wanted you to know that I had wonderful results from my Sun Spots request regarding my search for Lucien Dagneau (Feb. 11 Sun Spots). About 8 a.m. on the day that my question appeared in the paper, I got a call from Lou’s son’s wife and we talked for about […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Blue livestream concert to feature Kyle Morgan
A Kyle Morgan livestream concert is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, via Blue Facebook page; free, donations appreciated. Blue invites you to spend part of your Thursday night streaming a performance from the singer-songwriter. Morgan is originally from central Pennsylvania, and he recorded his debut album there while bussing tables at an Olive […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Lettuce: 4 concerts, 2 days
Lettuce will perform livestream concerts at 8 and 10:45 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 18 and 19, via State Theatre. There are four chances to stream shows from a funk band live from Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, Colorado. Your living room will become funky town as Lettuce hits you with tunes that may include […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Autism is a spectrum, not a stereotype
DEAR DR. ROACH: Are people with autism spectrum disorder normal functioning? I’m thinking of “Rain Man,” and I don’t know how to behave around a friend who has this diagnosis. — R.S. ANSWER: Autism and related disorders are much more commonly diagnosed now compared with years ago, probably due mostly to better recognition of the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Pick up the slack by doing the work yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: The Weeknd, 31; Elizabeth Olsen, 32; Ice-T, 63; LeVar Burton, 64. Happy Birthday: Make adjustments that encourage a better home life. A well-thought-out and organized household will help you reach your long-term goals. Negotiate with finesse when dealing with someone who can make a difference regarding your prospects. Stick to […]
Posted inDear Abby
Surprise revelation of twins’ paternity is a family bombshell
DEAR ABBY: My son’s new wife — who has a daughter — insisted that his two children are not biologically his. After a DNA test, it turns out she was right. They aren’t. My son, my husband and I are heartbroken. His twins are 10, and they don’t understand what’s going on. My husband and […]
Posted inSun Spots
More names needed to complete Veterans Memorial Park monument
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The L&A Veterans Council would like to make an urgent appeal to all family and friends of veterans either serving now or who have retired or passed on to make a lasting gift to their memory. Submit their names to be inscribed on our next monument at the Veterans Memorial Park by […]
Posted inEncore
Plunkett poetry festival seeks artist submissions
Submissions from makers and writers are sought for the annual Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival, a hybrid event of visual and literary arts to be held on Friday, April 30. Literary and art submissions are due Monday, March 1. Anyone interested in contributing one or more creative works to the festival should visit uma.edu/plunkett for details. […]