The psych-folk music of Draudiga arrives at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Draudiga is the alias of Maine psych-folk musician Rebecca Theresa Burgess, formerly known as Reesa Wood. Marked by ethereal pixie-like vocals and fingerstyle guitar, Draudiga’s songs draw upon her inner and outer […]
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Maine childen’s book author to give reading at Winthrop library
Award-winning children’s author Margy Burns Knight will host a book launch event for her latest children’s book “Who Needs a Statue?” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2nd at the Bailey Public Library in Winthrop. The free program will feature a live reading of the book followed by an art activity for children. Kirkus Reviews […]
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Great Falls Comedy Club partners with Downtown Charcuterie for ‘Charcuterie and Comedy Night’
Downtown Charcuterie of Brewer will host a charcuterie creation session which will be followed by a standup comedy show featuring headliner Rhode Island comedian Ray Harrington along with Mona Forgione and host Sara Poulin starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. This special event includes build your […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Ingredient in soda might be causing loose bowel movements
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column that touched on taking laxatives daily, you mentioned a sugar called lactulose that you recommend for constipation. I’m wondering if other sugars have the same effect. My 70-year-old wife drinks several cans daily of diet lemon-lime soda that contains sucralose. She also tends to have fairly loose, even […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 23
100 Years Ago: 1924 It isn’t often that a person wins two lawsuits in a day but that’s what Ell H. Foster of Poland did Wednesday in superior court, Auburn. He was victorious in two trespass suits brought against Joseph P. Lebaw, also of Poland, in one receiving an award of $20.42 and in the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Relative’s spouse is unwelcome at family gatherings
DEAR ABBY: Many months ago, a family member’s husband was charged with possession of and distributing more than 10,000 items of child pornography. The police and Department of Homeland Security raided their home and seized computers, cellphones and other devices. He was arrested and spent about a week in jail. He hired a very good […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Size up your situation at home and how it affects your health and well-being, and you’ll discover how best to curb bad habits and poor influences.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Reynolds, 48; Cat Deeley, 48; Weird Al Yankovic, 65; Dwight Yoakam, 68. Happy Birthday: Do the legwork yourself to avoid being put in a vulnerable position. It’s your year to shine, but first, assume the role of a leader, even if you feel like letting others take care of […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Excelsior Grange in Poland seeks craft fair vendors
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We invite the public to the Youth and Adult Hunters’ Breakfast at the Nezinscot Masonic Hall at 94 Weston Road in Turner on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 4:30 to 7:30 a.m. Donations will be accepted and there will be a 50-50 raffle. Mark the date and we hope to see you there! […]
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Comedian Brian Regan to perform at Johnson Hall
Comedian Brian Regan will bring his standup tour to the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, at Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St., in Gardiner. Regan made his London debut on Feb. 2, 2019, at The Leicester Square Theatre and he made his Kennedy Center debut with two sold-out shows on March […]
Posted inDear Abby
Comments overheard years ago still echo in wife’s ears
DEAR ABBY: I caught my husband talking on the phone to another woman. I heard him say, “Get some sleep, sweetheart,” and “Thank you for being my companion.” When I called him on it, he claimed nothing was happening and he had used the wrong words. He admitted to whom he was talking, and I […]