100 years ago: 1919 Only two cases of active influenza were reported in Auburn Saturday. One new case in Lewiston is being treated by an Auburn doctor. 50 years ago: 1969 Auburn’s Centennial Celebration was kicked off today with the unveiling of a plaque in front of the Knight House, the oldest frame house in […]
2019
Posted inConnections
Fryeburg Academy students recognized at jazz festival
Fryeburg Academy students were recently recognized for outstanding musical performances at the 27th annual Berklee Jazz Festival in Boston.
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Posted inEncore
Maine country music artist Slim Andrews sets airplay record
Slim Andrews of Auburn has had 115,355 spins on the International Independent Country Music Radio Network in 2018.
Posted inDr. Roach
Concerns about contamination in stem cell treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old male who’s thinking of having fetal stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease. Please tell me your feelings and offer advice on this subject matter? — S.C. ANSWER: I am frequently asked about stem cell treatment, and my answer is usually that the theory makes sense and preliminary results […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Don’t buy into someone’s fast-cash scheme
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Drew Barrymore, 44; Thomas Jane, 50; Jeri Ryan, 51; Kyle MacLachlan, 60. Happy Birthday: Search for opportunities. Put energy and enthusiasm into whatever you do. Turn this into an eventful year because of the actions you take. If something is worth going after, do so wholeheartedly. Don’t end up having […]
Posted inEncore
Classic rock band Thunder Road to celebrate 25 years together
Classic rock band Thunder Road will celebrate 25 years together with a live show from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 9, at The Cage, 99 Ash St., Lewiston. Band members are, from left, Pete Simon, lead guitar and vocals; Steve Smith, lead guitar; Randy Shaw, guitar and vocals; Gene Rich, bass guitar and vocals; and […]
Posted inEncore
Jazz pianist-composer Frank Carlberg leads two Bates College concerts in March
Carlberg’s first concert will feature his quartet, Frank Carlberg & Dream Machine on March 8 and will lead a concert celebrating Mary Lou Williams on March 23.
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Pedro’s to feature live music Friday and Saturday
Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St. in Lewiston, presents Nick Racioppi from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22. Racioppi is a simple guy who enjoys playing music and putting smiles on his listerners’ faces. He is influenced by the likes of Dispatch, Sublime, Nahko and Medicine for the People and The Avett Brothers. On Saturday, Feb. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Sister suspects fiance caught flirting has much more to hide
DEAR ABBY: My youngest sister started dating a man and they quickly moved in together. Six months into their relationship she got pregnant and they got engaged. Their wedding is planned for this summer. Recently she discovered he has been video-chatting with someone he met online. He admitted to flirting, apologized and promised that was […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Arthur D. Holman
AUBURN – Arthur D. Holman, 71, a resident of Jay, passed away, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, at Hospice House of Androscoggin …