The original and traditional jazz guitar music of John Smedley and bassist Tim Clough will be featured at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 18, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Smedley, a physics professor at Bates College, is well-versed in American jazz guitar, displaying influences from Joe Pass to Wes […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend still dragging feet on getting married
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my man for seven years and I keep asking him when we’re getting married. He said we would — “someday.” Then COVID came along. Now he says after the pandemic is completely over. He has admitted he’s scared to get married again because he doesn’t want to be hurt […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Honesty and integrity will help you avoid someone trying to wrangle you into something that can do you more harm than good.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kyler Pettis, 31; John Mayer, 46; Kellie Martin, 48; Tim Robbins, 65. Happy Birthday: Take your time and evaluate where you are and where you see yourself heading. A logical approach to change will be comforting and encourage you to forge ahead confidently. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 16
100 Years Ago: 1923 Mayor Cummings and the five councilmen of Auburn will represent the city of Auburn at the formal opening of the Portland-Lewiston highway October 24. The ceremonies will take place at Gray where representatives of various towns thru which the road passes. and also the State highway commission will assemble. The party […]
Posted inSun Spots
Montello Manor in Lewiston to welcome trick-or-treaters on Halloween
DEAR SUN SPOTS: All ghosts, goblins and princesses are invited to Montello Manor at 540 College St. in Lewiston for trick-or-treating from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. Residents will pass out candy. Please enter through the dining room glass double doors next to the main doors. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: If you […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Headaches that worsen over a few months call for an evaluation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 73, and in the last few years, I have experienced headaches for the first time in my life, and I do not know the cause. I am in excellent health otherwise. I am not overweight; I exercise three times a week at a fitness center; I do not have high […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Consider your choices and make changes that allow you to use your strengths diversely.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dominic West, 54; Vanessa Marcil, 55; Emeril Lagasse, 64; Sarah Ferguson, 64. Happy Birthday: Emotions will surface due to situations you have left unfinished. You can ignore what needs to be done or embrace a new era and clear the way for what you want to achieve. Procrastination is the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Sibling wishes this annual holiday tradition would end
DEAR ABBY: Is there any way to end the “holiday newsletter”? Every Christmas, I get one from a particular family member, which invariably includes a list of their glowing accomplishments, expensive trips, etc., accompanied by lots of photos. Nobody else in our family sends these kinds of letters, and I don’t know how they feel […]
Posted inDear Abby
Rekindled marriage stumbles back into familiar territory
DEAR ABBY: I was married for 20 years. We met when I was 13. Our relationship continued through high school and college. We later married and had three children. I held down a full-time job while taking care of a large house, running the children to practices, helping with homework, etc. Our marriage fell apart, […]
Posted inDear Abby
Gemini: You’ll draw a crowd, but not everyone will be supportive.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Usher, 45; Natalie Maines, 49; Lori Petty, 60; Ralph Lauren, 84. Happy Birthday: Think before you act. A methodical approach to life and your desired achievements will require intelligence, timing and discipline. An offshoot will be a chance to build a strong foundation for future endeavors. Put one foot in […]