DEAR ABBY: My daughter is in eighth grade at a small private school. The problem is, she doesn’t have any friends there. Away from school she makes friends easily. But around classmates she has known for years, she’s quiet and awkward. She isn’t invited to parties or other fun activities. She wants to make friends […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Lewiston High School Class of ‘52 holding 70th year reunion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston High School Class of 1952 will hold a 70th year reunion at Marco’s Italian Restaurant, 32 Mollison Way in Lewiston, on Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please call Jerry LaPlante at 782-1209 or Terry Samson at 241-0950 before Sept. 15 to reserve a place if you are […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Bridgton gallery to feature guest artist through Oct. 6
BRIDGTON — Gallery 302 welcomes Jane Croteau as guest artist through Oct. 6 at 112 Main St. Croteau is a former long-time active member of Gallery 302 who now specializes in oils. An opening reception was held Sept. 2. For 36 years, until she retired in 2016, she worked as a stained-glass artist, designing and […]
Posted inEncore
Third annual Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival will be held Sunday
LA Arts, the Lewiston Public Library, and the Lewiston Schools’ 21st Century program invite families to enjoy Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival events in Kennedy Park from 12-3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, in Kennedy Park. In the event of rain, activities will be held in Callahan Hall in the Lewiston Public Library. All events […]
Posted inEncore
‘Morning After Grace’ opens at The Public Theatre
“Morning After Grace” featuring Amy Tribbey as Abigail and Kurt Zischke as Angus opens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Aging baby boomers (who could swear they are still in their 40s) tackle the topics of love, loss, sex, aging parents and medical marijuana munchies in this heartfelt new […]
Posted inEncore
Pair of comedy shows in L-A
The River Comics will host two stand-up comedy shows this week. Boston comics A.J. Hapenny and Josh Filipowski, joined by Portland comic Keith Hebert, will be on stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, at The Colisee Club in Lewiston. Host Leonard Kimble will kick things off for the evening. Local comics Nick Dufault […]
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Hot Damn – Norm & Deb concert planned at Turner Center Gazebo
Hot Damn – Norm & Deb will perform a Music for Mavis concert at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Gazebo at 98 Mathews Way, in Turner Center; rain or shine. The duo act of husband and wife team, Norm and Deb Pelletier, with the true sound of a full band. As dedicated musicians […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 13
100 Years Ago: 1922 Supt. Roy of the Lewiston Street Department stated yesterday that the Chestnut Street bridge underpinning which was washed away by the forms for the concrete piers of the Main Street bridge could easily be replaced. The highway commission plans to construct a modern concrete bridge at this point next year. 50 […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Someone who wants your attention will mislead you to get their way. Put your needs first and finish what you start.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lili Reinhart, 26; Ben Savage, 42; Jean Smart, 71; Jacqueline Bisset, 78. Happy Birthday: Think about what you want to convey to others and what you are trying to achieve this year. Call on people with something to contribute who can change the dynamics of a situation you face. Don’t […]
Posted inDear Abby
Teen fears siblings bullying about her sexual orientation
DEAR ABBY: I am a teenage girl who has recently discovered I am bisexual. I told a few close friends, and I’m happy to say they have accepted me. Nothing has changed. I have not told any of my family yet. I know my parents will support me, but the problem is two of my […]