Le Bon Truc returns to the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 6, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Le Bon Truc plays French folk dance music: bourrées, branles, mazurkas, laridés, schottisches, valse, and more. This trio’s beautiful dance music reflects more of what is popular in France than in our northern […]
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Le Bon Truc returns to the Oasis of Music
Le Bon Truc returns to the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 6, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Le Bon Truc plays French folk dance music: bourrées, branles, mazurkas, laridés, schottisches, valse, and more. This trio’s beautiful dance music reflects more of what is popular in France than in our northern […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Case of myasthenia gravis isn’t due to a statin, as suspected
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who is active in many ways. I did the swimming leg for a triathlon female relay team, which was 2-3 miles in the open ocean. So, I am baffled by my recent diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG)! Reading as much as possible for a clue, I found a […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Put your best foot forward and explore the possibilities.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Jonas, 37; Tatum O’Neal, 61; Bryan Adams, 65; Art Garfunkel, 83. Happy Birthday: Refresh and begin again. Wipe your slate clean and clear the path for better days ahead. Use your imagination and change whatever is slowing you down. Refuse to let anyone take advantage of you physically or […]
Posted inDear Abby
Cash for niece’s shower pays for cruise instead
DEAR ABBY: My sister recently lost her husband, who passed away after a brief fight with cancer. Her daughter, my niece, was scheduled to be married later this year. They struggle with finances, and my brother-in-law’s death exacerbated the situation. In order to help out, my wife and I quietly gave them $1,000 to put […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn, Farmington churches announce Christmas fairs featuring crafts, decorations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn will hold a Holiday Fair on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crafters can rent tables for $10 each. For more information, please contact Beth at 782-4413 or Cynthia at 740-2741. — Elizabeth, Auburn ANSWER: Here’s to a great […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The Cyrus Chestnut Trio plans concert in Bath
BATH— The jazz band the Cyrus Chestnut Trio plans to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., in Bath. Jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut balances his lithe technical skill with a soulful style that speaks to his deep gospel roots and love of swinging hard […]
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Relatives’ estate planning left siblings out in the cold
DEAR ABBY: When my husband, “Sid,” was a young adult, his mother died by suicide. A few years later, when his maternal grandparents died, his mother’s two siblings inherited his grandparents’ estate. Other family members have commented that it seemed wrong for Sid and his sister to be disinherited from their mother’s share of the […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Nov. 4
100 Years Ago: 1924 When Capt. Donald B. MacMillan, world famous explorer of Arctic wastes, lectures in Lewiston City Hall Wednesday evening under the auspices of the A. D. P. class of boys, Court street Free Baptist church, he will face a large audience. The hall seats between 1200-1500 and although the exchange of certificates […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Someone will be eager to use what you reveal against you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Tomlinson, 31; Matthew McConaughey, 55; Ralph Macchio, 63; Kathy Griffin, 64. Happy Birthday: Set goals, press play and continue until you get the desired results. A positive spin, creativity and accumulating information will encourage confidence and success. Sign up for lectures that offer insight into your options, and you […]