The UMF Art Gallery announces a call for artists for the 2024 “Abandoned Industry” exhibition, showcasing art in any medium by artists based in northern New England. Maine is marked physically and poetically by its working past. This exhibition will explore evidence of industry in any of its definitions to question how visual culture and […]
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Rusty Bus to host Comedy Nite
A First Friday standup comedy show presented by Cat’s Meow Comedy will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, at Rusty Bus Brewing in Lewiston. Featured comedians include Crystal Bernard, Tim Hofmann, Ben Chadwick, Cory Nicholson, and host Ann-Marie Keene. Crystal Bernard has been a finalist in New England’s Funniest Comic competition, and […]
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Comedy shows lined up in L-A
The Great Falls Comedy Club will host three live stand-up comedy shows this week in Auburn and Lewiston. Catch the Comedy Hypnosis Show with Bob Lauver and host Leonard Kimble at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, at the Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Host Ian MacDonald will bring headliner Brian Plumb to the […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Lakewood to stage ‘Catch Me If You Can’
“Catch Me If You Can” will be staged Aug. 3-12 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Aug. 3-5 and 10-12, 4 p.m. Aug. 6, and 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 9. Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, “Catch Me If You Can” is […]
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Maine comedian Bob Marley to perform in Rangeley
Comedian Bob Marley will take the stage for two shows hosted by The Rangeley Friends of the Arts at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursday Aug. 3, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., in Rangeley. General admission tickets are available now only at bmarley.com. A cash bar (beer/wine) and snacks will be […]
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Matt Davis and Kyle Knuppel to perform at Vienna Union Hall
Returning for a fourth appearance, Matt Davis and Kyle Knuppel will play at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, at the Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Rod in Vienna. The duo plays a diverse mix of Americana, folk, jazz and singer-songwriter influenced music. Knuppel is a songwriter and musician with a remarkably powerful singing […]
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Strings in the Field concert set for Somerville
Classical music is planned in the fields of Pumpkin Vine Family Farm, 217 Hewett Road in Somerville, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 (raindate: Aug. 19). The second annual Strings in the Field will feature area musicians, Katherine Liccardo and Matt Consul, who believe in building community through music. Liccardo and Consu met nine years […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: If you market your skills using innovative ideas, you’ll receive favorable input.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rico Rodriguez, 25; B.J. Novak, 44; Zac Brown, 45; J.K. Rowling, 58. Happy Birthday: Don’t overestimate or underestimate what you can accomplish. Aim to finish what you start this year. Changing how you work or schedule your daily routine will make a difference. Discipline and focus are vital to surpassing […]
Posted inDear Abby
Parents make surprising choice following divorce
DEAR ABBY: I am 49 and have been divorced for 20 years. When we first separated, my ex moved in with my parents while I struggled to raise my four kids. He stayed there for seven years. He moved out until a year and a half ago. Again, my parents have allowed him back in! […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Spinal cord injury gets misdiagnosed as ‘blood pressure stroke’
DEAR DR. ROACH: Have you ever heard of a “low blood pressure stroke”? That was my husband’s (incorrect) diagnosis several years back when he suddenly could not move his arms and legs. He was told that not enough oxygen was getting to his spine. (His blood pressure is historically low, usually around 90/60.) That lasted […]