Peter Boie will present “Magician for Non-Believers,” a family fun event, at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 30, at Denmark Arts Center. Combining original mind-blowing magic and a heavy dose of humor is Boie’s secret to success. Boie first became fascinated with magic when he was 11 and he stumbled across a magic book at […]
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Reception planned for exhibit featuring Erica Christensen
The Western Maine Art Group will host a First Friday Reception featuring the artwork of Erica Christensen from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 7, at the Main Street Gallery in Norway. Christensen’s watercolors celebrate Maine’s coast, birds, and flowers. Her goal is to convey a sense of place and a reflection of our environment in […]
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Final performances of ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ this weekend
Community Little Theatre
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Maine author releases her 14th book, ‘The People We Know: Volume One’
Kingfield author Annie Louise Twitchell announces the release of her fourteenth title, “The People We Know: Volume One.” The book is a collection of short stories and essays. Written largely during the COVID-19 pandemic, she hopes “these pieces offer an uplifting and encouraging view into the world in which we live.” “Working in rural Maine, […]
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Reception for Andy Curran exhibit planned at RFA gallery
An artist reception celebrating the works of Andy Curran hosted by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery in Rangeley. This event also coincides with the Rangeley Art Crawl. The exhibit continues through Sunday, July 23. Complimentary refreshments and a […]
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The Cobblestones to perform at Franco Center
The Cobblestones will perform in concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The band hails from Western Maine and plays a variety of songs from artists such as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Natalie Merchant, Mellencamp, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt and many more. Band members are Carolyn […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 21
100 Years Ago: 1923 Auburn police are to see that the light laws requiring all carriages and horse drawn vehicles to display lights are rigorously enforced. Livery stables should see that all carriages are equipped with lights before renting or the proprietors will be held responsible. 50 Years Ago: 1973 A Maine Supreme Court decision […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Doctor won’t prescribe hormone therapy to woman over 60
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recently published column, you stated, “As always, the decision belongs to the patient,” while addressing a concern about the benefits and risks of stopping a statin drug. Oh, really? Why is it then that no doctor will prescribe hormone replacement therapy to stop my debilitating post-menopausal symptoms once I turned […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: A situation that is sensitive will leave you questioning your financial, medical or legal issues.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lana Del Rey, 38; Jussie Smollett, 41; Prince William, 41; Chris Pratt, 44. Happy Birthday: Grab the spotlight and share information. The way you communicate will determine how well your year unfolds. A playful, enthusiastic approach to life, love and achieving your goals will encourage success. Channel your energy into […]
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Living with younger mistress appeals to unhappy husband
DEAR ABBY: I met my wife in college. We have been married for 40 years and have two adult sons. My wife had a brief affair early in our marriage, but we have long since moved on from that. However, increasingly over the last 15 years, my wife (career homemaker, her choice) has been aggressively […]