Novel Jazz will perform in the Poland Spring Preservation Sunset Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 17, at the gazebo at the Poland Spring Inn, 640, Maine St. in Poland. Novel Jazz has been a fixture in the Maine jazz scene for almost two decades. Their mission is to share the music and […]
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Posted inEncore
Irish energy abounds as The Jeremiahs visit Old South Church
The highly acclaimed The Jeremiahs will perform at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Old South Church in Farmington. The Jeremiahs is an Irish folk band made up of four musicians who have come together with the common goal of writing, composing and performing folk songs and music. In 2013, The Jeremiahs formed […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Evaluate each situation before you say something you regret.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Chambers, 53; Dina Eastwood, 58; Lisa Rinna, 60; Richie Sambora, 64. Happy Birthday: This is a year of giving and taking. Getting along with others will make your life easier and encourage you to spend more time with like-minded people. Don’t fear what you don’t know; open your mind […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 11
100 Years Ago: 1923 A remarkable record has been established in the building of Waterville’s new junior high school building, now nearing completion. Every dollar of the municipal money spent upon it has been spent in this city. It was designed by a Waterville architect, H. T. Hussey. Augusta Corey & Co., local contractors have […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Appendicitis surgery postponed for a better long-term outcome
DEAR DR. ROACH: I went to the hospital and was diagnosed with appendicitis. I’ve been sick for three days. My surgeon said that although the CT scan showed a ruptured appendix, he wants me to take antibiotics for a week or so, and then come back in six to eight weeks for surgery. I don’t […]
Posted inDear Abby
Couple’s relationship has changed after baby’s birth
DEAR ABBY: Ever since about my eighth month of pregnancy until now, six months postpartum, it seems like my husband is disgusted by me. He rarely initiates intimacy, doesn’t kiss or hug me and barely touches me. I am still about 30 pounds heavier than pre-pregnancy. When I ask him about his feelings for me, […]
Posted inSun Spots
United States Postal Service customers being targeted in scam to get money
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to give everyone a heads up. For those of you who do a lot of online shopping and receive packages regularly, there’s a phishing scam out there that really looks like the United State Postal Service website saying they need to verify your address then they’re going to redeliver your […]
Posted inEncore
Best-selling author Joe Hill to give talk at Lovell library
A talk with best-selling author Joe Hill will begin at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, at the Charlotte Hobbs Library in Lovell. The event will be free and open to the public. A ticketed reception will be held beforehand from 5-6 p.m. Tickets are $25/per person and only 50 tickets will be sold. For […]
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Impromptu Comedy Festival brings four nights of stand-up comedy
The Impromptu Comedy Festival, featuring four nights of stand-up comedy, starts this week with shows at the Great Falls Comedy Club at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn and at Obscura Café and Drinkery in Lewiston. Wednesday, July 12 – 7 p.m. Road-comic Nick Hoff brings his All American Comedy Tour to the Great Falls Comedy […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Focus on home, family and building a solid base to house your dreams, hopes and wishes.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Simpson, 43; Adrian Grenier, 47; Sofia Vergara, 51; Arlo Guthrie, 76. Happy Birthday: Take everything in stride this year. Look at the pros and cons of every situation before you take a risk with your profession, partnerships or reputation. Work on personal growth, educational pursuits and making a difference. […]