Le Bon Truc will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. Le Bon Truc plays French folk dance music: bourrées, branles, mazurkas, laridés, schottisches, valses, and more. This trio’s beautiful dance music reflects more of what is popular in France today than in […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center plans Stand Up Comedy Series
A Johnson Hall Stand Up Comedy Series event is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at The Blind Pig Next Level, 11 Mechanic St. in Gardiner. Hosted by Mark Turcotte, the event will feature some of New England’s funniest comics presenting their unique brand of humor. Those who attend can hear jokes about life […]
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‘Elf the Musical’ to be staged at Waterville Opera House
“Elf the Musical” is set for Nov. 17-26 at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 18, 24 and 25 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 19, 25 and 2. The story is based on the book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin with music by Matthew […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Nov. 10
100 Years Ago: 1923 A huge electric sign claiming to be the largest “this side of New York City” was attached to the building occupied by the New England Furniture Co. at 155 Lisbon St. Saturday morning. The sign is 48 feet long and 4 feet wide and has 860 electrics. It was made by Gibson of […]
Posted inDear Abby
War letters project marks 25th year as work continues
DEAR READERS: Twenty-five years ago tomorrow, I told you about a new, nationwide effort to honor and remember our nation’s troops, veterans and families by seeking out and preserving their war correspondence from every conflict in U.S. history. The response was overwhelming. The founder of this initiative, Andy Carroll, just told me that, as of […]
Posted inDr. Roach
COVID might have triggered an achalasia diagnosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have achalasia, which I understand is quite rare. Can you tell me the cause, and is it in any way related to the COVID vaccination? I heard from one professional doctor that it might be. I had excessive coughing before, during and long after recovery from COVID. Could it have damaged […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Participate in functions that allow you to spread your ideas and drum up support.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miranda Lambert, 40; Ellen Pompeo, 54; Tracy Morgan, 55; Michael Jai White, 56. Happy Birthday: Take the high road and do what you do best. Structure your time to ensure your success. Use your charm, experience and connections to help you go the distance. Opportunities are yours to make and […]
Posted inSun Spots
Fundraiser for Pleasant St. Drop-in Center
DEAR SUN SPOTS: OTTO Pizza at 730 Center St. in Auburn is hosting a Dining for Dollars Fundraiser to benefit the Pleasant St. Drop-In Center. A percentage of each purchase from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, will go directly to the organization. — Sue, no town ANSWER: The Drop-in Center is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation […]
Posted inEncore
‘My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories’ opens at The Public Theatre
“My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories” will be staged at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. “My Witch” is the tale of the brains, heart and courage it took for a gentle kindergarten teacher from Cleveland, Ohio to become The Wicked Witch of The West as well as one of the most famous character actresses of […]
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Faceplant to play at Mixers
Faceplant will take the stage from 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band covers songs by bands from the 60’s to present including songs by artists such as Tom Petty, The Beatles, Green Day, Billy Joel, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. There is no cover charge and […]