100 Years Ago: 1921 Mrs. Wallace H. White Jr., wife of Congressman White, opened her house for the meeting of the Androscoggin County Republican women on Tuesday. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Musical Literary Cub will be the scene for the first meeting of the season of the: Maine Dance Teachers Association, Sunday. Charles Kelley […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Don’t trust others to tell you the truth
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sacha Baron Cohen, 50; Kate Walsh, 54; Christopher Judge, 57; Marie Osmond, 62. Happy Birthday: Explore the possibilities, be innovative and challenge yourself to think outside the box. Be open to suggestions and ready to make a move when an opportunity comes your way. Don’t sit back, follow others or […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Dysplasic mole increases future risk of melanoma
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently went to my dermatologist because I noticed a dark mole I hadn’t seen before. He did a biopsy, and it was called a “moderately dysplastic nevus.” He recommended removal, which was done right away. During the appointment he mentioned that I am now at greater risk for melanoma, even though […]
Posted inSun Spots
Turner group hoping to restore replicas of creamery, bridge
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are a small group of Turner residents attempting to preserve some of our town’s heritage. There are two small replicas of buildings that were once a large part of our town. One is the Turner Center Creamery, which started as a cheese and butter factory. In 1888, the butter productions and […]
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Gray church to host takeout bean supper Oct. 23
GRAY — A takeout bean supper with assorted pies is planned for Saturday, Oct. 23, at the First Congregational Church of Gray. Pickup time will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Park at the Parish House at 5 Brown St., and enter the Parish House by the front door. Face masks and social distancing are […]
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Lewiston library to offer Storytime at Kennedy Park
Lewiston Public Library is set to offer Storytime in Kennedy Park from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. starting Tuesday, Oct. 19, and continuing through Dec. 7, for children up to age 5; weather permitting. The park is located at 120 Park St. Early literacy concepts such as print awareness and phonics will be introduced to parents […]
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St. Anne Sodality of Holy Family Church to hold Mass Oct. 20
LEWISTON — The Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of Holy Family Church/Prince of Peace Parish plan to hold a Mass at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, for the deceased members of the sodality, at Holy Family Church at 607 Sabattus St. Nonmembers are invited to attend. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, […]
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Union library series to feature Maine author Oct. 20
UNION — The Vose or Virtual Wednesday series is scheduled to feature Katherine Silva at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at Vose Library, 392 Common Road, or via Zoom. Silva, a Maine author, is a two-time Maine Literary Award finalist for speculative fiction and a member of the Horror Writers of Maine, Maine Writers and […]
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Foundation receives $10K donation to save Hawthorne home
The anonymous donor’s gift is to benefit Nathaniel Hawthorne’s boyhood home in Raymond.
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Rangeley trust volunteers survey shoreline for invasive plants
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust’s volunteer invasive plant patrollers have again found no aquatic invaders during their annual surveys, according to a news release from the trust. Volunteers patrol in July, August and September during peak growth to survey shorelines and document native plants. The 14 lakes and ponds surveyed included Beaver Mountain, Cupsuptic (including the Cupsuptic […]