A new series of chamber music series kicNEW CHAMBER SERIES WITH DAPONTE STRING QUARTET SUNDAY, JULY 24 3PM New this year, a series of four chamber performances begins with the DaPonte String Quartet at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, at the Denmark Arts Center. 2022 marks the DaPonte String Quartet’s 31 year as […]
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Low Commotion concert planned at West Paris Public Library
Tuba ensemble Low Commotion will present an outdoor lawn concert at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, at the West Paris Public Library. Low Commotion, formed in 2013, is an ensemble of euphoniums (tenor tubas) and full-sized tubas. The ensemble performs several concerts annually at senior living centers, veterans’ homes, churches, and libraries. Literature performed […]
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Sandy River Ramblers plan Lakeside Orchard concert
The Sandy River Ramblers plan to present a Lakeside Orchard Summer Concert Series bluegrass concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 24, the orchard, at 318 Readfield Road in Manchester. The Ramblers are a uniquely Maine-flavored bluegrass band; their most recent 2 CDs, “Cry of the Loon” and “Home in the Heart of Maine,” feature songs […]
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Music for Mavis to feature Maggie and Robbie
Maggie and Robbie will perform a Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazebo concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July. 19, at 98 Mathews Way, in Turner Center. Upcoming Music for Mavis concerts will feature: Mill Town Road Show, July 26; Christine & Friends, Aug. 2; Denny Breau, Aug. 9; Pat Colwell & The Soul Sensations, […]
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Spencer and the Walrus plans Waterville concert
Waterville Rocks will feature Spencer and the Walrus at 6 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Head of Falls on Front Street in Waterville. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. The band is a consortium of Portland-based musicians who come together through a shared […]
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Lakewood Theater Halfway There July 21
“Halfway There,” a comedy by Norm Foster is set for July 21-30 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. The production will be staged at 8 p.m. July 21-23; 4 p.m. July 24; 2 and 7 p.m. July 27; and at 8 p.m. July 28-30. There’s no such thing as a secret in Stewiacke, […]
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Looking Back on July 14
100 Years Ago: 1922 Harry M. Jones, a well-known Maine aviator has, according to the Portland paper, entered into an agreement with the Ricker Hotel Company to go to Moosehead Lake and establish an aerial taxi service between the railroad station at Greenville and the company’s hotel at Kineo. For this purpose Mr. Jones has […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husbands dishonesty about finances imperils marriage
DEAR ABBY: I am married to a man from a different country, culture and religion. We have an amazing relationship, and he is my best friend. We do everything together — grocery shop, date nights, travel, etc. He is a wonderful husband. The only problem is he doesn’t contribute financially. I have told him time […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Colon inflammation makes it hard to leave the house
Dear Dr. Roach: I have had microscopic colitis since 2013 and have been prescribed 3 mg of Entocort every day. I have some good days but mostly not-so-good days. Changing my diet does not seem to help, and I have been advised that this problem will continue for the rest of my life. I am […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: An open mind will lead to educational pursuits and finding ways to use your skills to reach your goals.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darby Camp, 15; Alisha Wainwright, 33; Matthew Fox, 56; Jane Lynch, 62. Happy Birthday: Take the road less traveled and see where it leads. A change of scenery, interests or challenges will help you put your life in perspective. Having a solid plan in place will spark your imagination and […]