DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing my boyfriend for five months. He still has some of his ex-girlfriend’s lingerie in his dresser. When we first got involved, he showed it to me and asked if I wanted any. I said no thanks. Now that I’m more invested in the relationship, I’d like him to get […]
June 2014
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Ginseng, cinnamon meet diabetes and cholesterol
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife is 76 and diabetic. She has been taking meds for a long time, and has a hard time managing her blood sugars. I saw an ad recently for a natural formula that, according to the ad, will help lower blood levels substantially, without injections, and apparently is free of other […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Tuesday Summer Nights Mixed League bowling results for May 27 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Albert Farmer 251, Mike Marquis 235, Kyle Walton 233; high series scratch, Mike Marquis 644, Scott Duval 602, Kyle Walton 597; high game handicap, Albert Farmer 293, Mike Marquis 270, Kyle Walton 253; high […]
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New ‘Superhero Half-Mile Dash’ kicks off July 9
HARRISON — The new Superhero Half-Mile Dash will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the Harrison Town Office, 20 Front St., for children ages 2-10. This is a fundraiser race; all proceeds go directly to the different children’s programs that the Parks and Recreation Department offers. It is being held the same […]
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Donations for animals
LEWISTON — Area students recently made the following donations to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. GAHS provides a safe haven for more than 4,200 sick, homeless and abused animals in the greater Androscoggin area each year. The primary support for the shelter comes from fundraising events and donations of concerned citizens. […]
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Mallett Brothers to open for Kenny Loggins concert in Rangeley July 26
Slightly more rock than country, the Mallett Brothers band is a musical melting pot that’s influenced equally by the folk and singer/songwriter brothers Luke and Will’s dad David Mallett — himself a noted musician — as by the harder rock, punk and even psychedelic influences of the other band members. Brian Higgins on drums, Nick […]
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This week’s events at Bowdoin music festival
Cellist Steven Doane, long a Bowdoin Festival favorite, will open the concert with Beethoven’s Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1, performed with pianist Elinor Freer. Emma Tahmiziàn, winner of many international competitions and another Festival favorite, will present Ravel’s remarkable La Valse for solo piano. In the finale, violinist Ilya […]
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Auburn theater to hold auditions for ‘Hunger Pains”
AUBURN — UU Theater will hold auditions for “Hunger Pains” from noon-2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, and from 5-7 p.m. Monday, July 14. To schedule a different audition time, call 207-783-0461. Audition material will be provided. Characters can be any race or gender. Actors should be adults who are (or look) over 23. Written by […]
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Art center to be home of Denmark dance troupe
“As the saying goes, all you need to start an asylum is an empty room and the right kind of people,” noted DAC Artistic Director Jamie Hook. “The same goes for an arts center, and we’re thrilled to be able to provide that room for Hio Ridge Dance.” The collaboration has thus far borne further […]
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Family music fest to be held in Waterford Aug. 31
WATERFORD — Join a bevy of talented musical artists who will gather at 72 Bear Pond Road on Sunday, Aug. 31, to celebrate Camp To Belong Maine Outdoor Family Music Festival. With a diversity of genres ranging from piano, folk, Americana, blues and rock, enjoy the beauty of music in nature at this outdoor family […]