DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law is an attention-seeker. She’s very loud and talks in a baby voice so that everyone looks at her. She made my wedding shower and, years later, my baby shower all about her and the gifts she gave. Not only did it take the spotlight from my husband and me, but it […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin holding in-person tutor training
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin will offer in-person tutor training. The 10-hour workshop will be held June 15 and 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College at 51 Westminster St. in Lewiston. We also have a need for English Conversation Partners and will holding a two-hour virtual training […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival returns to Litchfield
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival plans to celebrate its 58th festival Thursday-Sunday, June 15-18, at the Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road, in Litchfield. Festival hours are 4-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and a free Gospel Sing and Jam set for 10-11 a.m. Sunday. The festival grounds have a big stage […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 7
100 Years Ago: 1923 While the Lewiston police were searching her house at 268 Lincoln Street, looking for liquor, Mrs. Henry L. Wiseman kept on with her washing. And while she scrubbed the clothes, Capt. Picard scoured the premises for alcohol, which they allege “Tex” Wiseman had been hiding from them. 50 Years Ago: 1973 […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Recognizing differences in sex development
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old man. Yesterday, I read that I am considered intersex because urine does not come out the end of my penis, but rather under the penis shaft. This does not surprise me much, but I am really curious about it. I want to see a psychiatrist just to talk […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Emphasize educational pursuits, practice and conversations with people who can help you further your objective.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aaron Pierre, 29; Iggy Azalea, 33; Michael Cera, 35; Bill Hader, 45. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace and shoot for the stars. Bring meaning to your goals, and adjust your schedule to suit the demand. The incentive to reach your destination this year will be more straightforward if you […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife’s ability to trust her husband takes a hit
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our early 70s. We have been married seven years. I was celibate before we met and thrilled to have a partner I respected and was attracted to. Our sex life seemed normal and exciting with lots of kisses and hugs throughout the day. Recently, I caught him […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader seeks names, locations of food trucks with gluten-free and vegan options
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just finished reading Mark LaFlamme’s wonderful food truck article in the June 4 B-section. It was very fun reading.I’m wondering if the food truck operators would respond to my inquiry. Who offers gluten-free and vegan options?I don’t do Facebook so I have no way of checking. I must say I learned […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Steve Martin’s ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ next on stage at CLT
Gathered around the bar at the Lapin Agile are, from left, Roger Philippon (Sagot), Sarah Duncan (Germaine), Brian Pfohl (Picasso), and Bryce Smith (Suzanne). The Steve Martin comedy opens June 15 at Community Little Theatre in Auburn. Submitted photo“Picasso at the Lapin Agile” will be staged June 15-25 at Community Little Theatre 30 Academy St., […]
Posted inEncore
Paintings by local artists on display in hospital gallery
The paintings of Anita Poulin and Cathy Chappell are on display in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Poulin is a long-time local artist who comes from three generations of artists who have painted scenes of Maine for nearly a century. The owner of GreenWood Gallery, which […]