NORWAY — Each January, at the annual meeting of the Norway Museum and Historical Society, the year’s volunteers are celebrated. This year’s annual meeting is called “Souper Thanks.” A variety of delicious homemade soups, such as chili, broccoli cheese and Portuguese kielbasa with vegetables, will be served family style at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at […]
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Upcoming senior trips announced
LEWISTON — Joline Bell has announced the upcoming trips for seniors and seniors at heart who want to travel without having to drive. Day trips Swansea, Massachusetts — Tuesday, March 12. Celtic Angels singers and dancers from Ireland will perform at Venus de Milo, followed by the Celtic Knight Dancers with the Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin. […]
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MCP presents the third annual 'When Radio Was King'
MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Community Players will present “When Radio Was King,” a trip into the 1950s for a live radio show. The third annual production, directed by Josie French of Lewiston, will be staged Feb. 15-17, at the historic Cumston Hall. The audience can expect to see an authentic old-time radio show, complete with old […]
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Gemini: Let romance guide your day
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Handler, 58; Pat Benatar, 66; George Foreman, 70; Rod Stewart, 74. Happy Birthday: Refuse to let the past hold you back. It’s time to make changes that will encourage you to build better relationships with positive people who have just as much to offer in return. New beginnings will […]
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Trump wins by being presidential
WASHINGTON — President Trump did something Tuesday night that he has rarely done since taking office: He used the presidential bully pulpit to reach beyond his hardcore base of supporters to make his case to the American people as a whole. Speaking from the Oval Office for the first time during his presidency, Trump embraced […]
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Citizens Police Academy is a unique opportunity
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy is offering a unique opportunity to provide an inside look at the day-to-day operations of the department. Participants can engage with the department and be informed of the services they provide, discuss current issues taking place both within Lewiston and the surrounding areas, and to […]
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Fourth annual Maritime Film Festival accepting submissions
BUCKSPORT — The International Maritime Film Festival is accepting submissions for the fourth annual juried contest of films celebrating the heritage, spirit of adventure and ingenuity of boats and waterborne pursuits. It is the premiere event for maritime-themed film making. The festival takes place at the historic Alamo Theatre in downtown Bucksport on Sept. 27-29. It […]
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Community meals
FARMINGTON — The Old South First Congregational Church will serve its monthly free community luncheon at noon Saturday, Jan. 12. The menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, biscuits and cake. Delivery service will be available in Farmington. Call the church office at 207-778-0424 during the week or the church kitchen at 207-778-4438 on the morning […]
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'Human Error' opens run at The Public Theatre
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre will present “Human Error,” a timely and provocative new comedy, for eight performances beginning Jan. 25. Eric Pfeffinger wrote the tale of a blundering fertility doctor mistakenly implanting the embryo of a latte-sipping liberal couple into the womb of a NRA-cardholding conservative family. It’s an outrageously funny nine months as […]
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Overgrown small intestine bacteria unresponsive to treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been suffering with small intestine bacterial overgrowth syndrome for five years. It started when I was treated for H. pylori with omeprazole. I’ve had two endoscopies, a colonoscopy and lab tests. I’m negative for celiac disease. I had a positive breath test four years ago. I’ve taken five courses of […]