Two Maine tribute bands plan to team up for a double-header performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, at the Chocolate Church Performing Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. Crystal Vision is a six-member Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Followed by Runnin’ Down A Dream, a Tom Petty Tribute Band from New England. The […]
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Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Anita Pelletier Boucher
ROSLYN, N.Y. – Anita Pelletier Boucher was born on Dec. 19, 1924 in St. Hilaire, New Brunswick. She was the daughter …
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Obituary: Robert R. Roakes
OXFORD – Robert R. Roakes, 90, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at the Russell Park Rehabilitation and Living Center in …
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Obituary: Tracy Lynn (Charest) Tarbox
LEWISTON – Tracy Lynn (Charest) Tarbox passed away March 22, 2022. Tracy was born Feb. 5, 1973, the daughter of Jules …
Posted inDear Abby
Gay man wishes he had straight male friends
DEAR ABBY: I am a 47-year-old gay man. I’m well-educated, but there’s something I can’t figure out. Why do straight guys NOT want to be friends? I never hit on them, I enjoy a lot of the same pastimes like games, working on cars, etc. I want to be transparent, but when I tell them […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on April 7
100 Years Ago: 1922 New staging has been constructed at the Cushman-Hollis building in Auburn to facilitate construction work. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Donia J. Girard of Lewiston will serve as leader during the sing-along that will be one of several features at the Maple Festival, Saturday, April 18 held at the Central Maine Youth […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Rh factor can complicate pregnancy for Mom and baby
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife is Rh negative, and I am Rh positive. Our baby (fetus) is positive. I am worried about my wife and my baby. Is this dangerous? What can be done? This is her second pregnancy. — H.D. ANSWER: Blood types are complicated. A simple version that’s familiar is the A, B […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Ignoring problems will lead to assumptions. Be assertive, and get to the bottom of any situation that can hurt your status or reputation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Russell Crowe, 58; Jackie Chan, 68; John Oates, 73; Francis Ford Coppola, 83. Happy Birthday: An energetic approach to life, love and happiness will take you on a journey you won’t want to miss this year. Press forward with your plans, and engage in anything that offers insight into something […]
Posted inSun Spots
Scrabble event to raise money for Literacy Volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples Post 112 of Oxford has scheduled a dance for teens ages 13 through 18 from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, April 15, at the post on 169 King St. Admission is $7 per teen. Food will be available. Call Tom at 807-8912 if you have any questions. — Howie, Oxford ANSWER: […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Violet Gerber: Equal rights amendment should pass
I would like to draw the attention of Gov. Janet Mills and the members of the state Senate and House to the passage of the equal rights amendment. I saw that the amendment was voted favorably out of committee. I, a senior woman, thought this was enacted years ago. This is discrimination against women, and […]