The Lewiston Public Library will host Maine author Lois Lowry for a virtual discussion about her two novels published in 2020, “On the Horizon” and “The Willoughbys Return,” from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, via Zoom and be streamed to the LPL Facebook page. Two-time Newbery medalist and a beloved children’s author, Lowry has […]
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Posted inEncore
The Public Theatre partners to create special video recording of Christmas classic
The Public Theatre in Lewiston has partnered with Maine illustrator Matt Tavares to create a delightful video recording of “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas.” The video is available to view for free on the Public Theatre website: thepubictheatre.org. “Since we were unable to produce “A Christmas Carol” this year, we wanted to create a few […]
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Bowdoin Museum of art to host Virtual Family Saturday
Elizabeth Humphrey, curatorial assistant and manager of student programs, will lead an all-ages program at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, including a discussion of works on view and a related hands-on activity, at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art in Brunswick. This session focuses on the exhibition “The Presence of the Past: Art from […]
Posted inDr. Roach
What’s the best cuff for an accurate blood pressure reading?
DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently had a column about a person who measured his blood pressure several times a day. You also recommend home blood pressure cuffs. I have a question about the accuracy of blood pressure cuffs. I am a 70-year-old male in good general health. The only medication I take is rosuvastatin 10 […]
Posted inDear Abby
Daughter clashes with dad over his teenage girlfriend
DEAR ABBY: I’m really uncomfortable about my father’s new relationship. He is 50 and dating a girl who is 19 — only two years older than I am. She went to my high school. I think their age difference is disgusting. He knows how I feel about it, and he doesn’t care. We fought, and […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 11
100 Years Ago: 1920 Arthur C. Cloutier, who has been engaged by the Auburn Post of the American Legion to coach their annual minstrel show, was present at the regular weekly meeting, held Wednesday evening at the Legion headquarters on Hampshire Street, and held a preliminary try-out of candidates for the show. Over 300 of the “buddies” […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Spend time with people who share your interests
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mo’Nique, 53; Gary Dourdan, 54; Jermaine Jackson, 66; Bess Armstrong, 67. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind this year, but don’t be too eager to share sensitive information. Protect your rights, beliefs and reputation. Take nothing for granted, and do for yourself. Be aggressive in your pursuits, but not when […]
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Winter driving requires vehicle preparedness and emergency gear
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last year at Christmastime, you printed a letter about being safe in your vehicle in winter. I cut it out and gave it to my grandson who was a new driver. I think it would be a good idea to print it again. This past weekend when the weather was terrible, I […]
Posted inDr. Roach
It’s best to have Shingrix vaccine and flu shot on different days
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is it advisable to get the Shingrix vaccine at the same time as the annual influenza vaccine? — T.H. ANSWER: It can be done, but whenever possible, you should get the new Shingrix vaccine by itself. The side effects of this vaccine are more pronounced than with most approved vaccines, and more […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man wonders if larger house could signal bigger problem
DEAR ABBY: My fiancee, “Diane,” and her two sons live in a nice home. I also have a nice home, newly constructed. It’s located 1,200 miles away, near my parents, my son and my job. Diane currently has no job nor family within 500 miles of her town. Her boys’ father (whom she shares custody […]