The Monmouth Community Players plan to present the 4th Annual MCP Shorts Play Festival Friday through Sunday, Jan. 3-5, at Cumston Hall, 296 Main St., Monmouth. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. This short play festival had its origins during 2020, where the organization solicited scripts from local playwrights […]
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Improv, standup on tap at Great Falls Comedy Club
Make laughter a priority with improv comedy from Running with Scissors, and stand-up comedy featuring Ben Chadwick and Casey Watson and Chris Neuguth at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 27 and 28, at Great Falls Comedy Club, located inside Craft Brew Underground, 34 Court St., Auburn. Celebrate the holidays a “Whose Line Is […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 21
100 Years Ago: 1924 An article for December 21, 1924 is unavailable therefore an article from December 21, 1923 is being offered instead. Little Miss Eloise Clary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Birchard Clary of Pine Ave., Livermore Falls, entertained several of her friends and classmates at a Christmas party, Thursday evening. The rooms were […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Make a list and proceed. It’s a busy time of the year,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steven Yeun, 41; Ray Romano, 67; Samuel L. Jackson, 76; Jane Fonda, 87. Happy Birthday: Take nothing for granted. Strategize, reorganize and define the lifestyle that suits your needs. Putting your desires, time and energy into what makes you happy will allow you to embrace what you feel passionate about […]
Posted inDear Abby
Blow up with fiancé reveals true status of relationship
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my boyfriend for a year and a half. We broke up for a while, but got back together and have been doing great, and we got engaged six months ago. Last week, we had a huge fight, where all my bottled-up resentment came out. I have tried to communicate my […]
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Local author releases new book featuring inspirational messages
Local playwright and children’s book author Paul Baribault has had released his newest book, “Into the Presence – The Christ Writings,” the last in a trilogy. The work is a compilation of the over 200 messages the author has received “in the stillness” of God’s Presence, these last eight years. His second book, “Comedy & […]
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Cancer: Take your time and verify what you hear before you react.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jonah Hill, 41; David Cook, 42; Nicole de Boer, 54; Joel Gretsch, 61. Happy Birthday: Take your time, look for opportunities and refuse to let other people’s drama drag you down. Patience, hard work, charm and congeniality will help you advance. Pay attention to relationships and weed out negative connections […]
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Son’s wife prefers the company of her phone during visits
DEAR ABBY: When my son got married in 2003, we had many good times with him and his wife. Things have changed now that we have cellphones. It’s nearly impossible to have a relationship with her because when they come to our home, she’s always on her phone! My son talks to his dad, and […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Man continues to use nicotine gum after quitting smoking
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a good friend who is almost 77 years old. He was a heavy smoker until about 14 years ago. He decided to quit smoking and used nicotine gum to help with this process. It’s my understanding that nicotine gum should only be used for a fairly short period of time […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 20
100 Years Ago: 1924 Chief Field of the Lewiston police department called two store keepers before him Saturday to issue a solemn warning not to sell cigarettes to minors. Any further infraction of that state law will result in their appearance in municipal court to answer to serious charges. Information has been received at police headquarters […]