The Waterford Historical Society has scheduled its annual summertime music program for 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, July 7. The event will be held in the dance hall on the Waterford World’s Fair grounds, 36 Irving Green Road in North Waterford. The musical performance, descriptive talk, and traditional contra dance will feature Greg Boardman and Friends, traditional […]
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Posted inSun Spots
North Waterford church hosting supper featuring strawberry shortcake
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The North Waterford Congregational Church will host a supper Tuesday, July 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to raise money for the general fund. The menu includes baked beans, American chop suey, casseroles, salads, brown bread, rolls, strawberry shortcake and beverages. The price is $12 for adults and $6 for children under […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Avoid conflict, and focus on what’s important to you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Camila Mendes, 28; Sharon Conley, 51; Melora Hardin, 55; Gary Busey, 78. Happy Birthday: Your expectations and energy level are high this year. Having a strategy in place and a goal in mind will be essential if you want to take advantage of opportunities that come your way. Be bold […]
Posted inDr. Roach
What to expect after a rotator cuff tear repair
Dear Dr. Roach: I had an MRI that showed three of my four rotator cuff tendons have complete tears. I can only lift my right arm midway. I cannot comb my hair, and I’m right-handed. I cannot lift a glass or coffee cup to put on a shelf in kitchen cabinets. I have some pain […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 29
100 Years Ago: 1922 About 150 were present at the banquet held in the New Hartwell Restaurant, Lisbon Falls, this evening. The occasion was the 20th anniversary of the Lisbon Falls Board of Trade and the dedication of the Hartwell Restaurant. About 26 members of the Lisbon Chamber of Commerce were present as guests of […]
Posted inDear Abby
Victim of physical violence still wrestles with impact
DEAR ABBY: Many years ago, I was the victim of a violent assault that my then-11-year-old daughter witnessed. It traumatized both of us, but me, the worst. I completely dove off the deep end. I started drinking and smoking pot, and quit going to church. My whole personality changed. I dumped every moment with my […]
Posted inSun Spots
Young garage sale shopper left camera battery charger behind
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This note is for the little boy who bought a camera at a garage sale the weekend of June 17-18 at 94 Fairmount St. in Lewiston. The battery charger was left behind! — No name, no town ANSWER: I hope the young man sees this and can make his way over to […]
Posted inEncore
Finding Our Voices short documentaries featured in MIFF showings
Two movies starring Maine domestic violence survivors will premiere at the 25th edition of the Maine International Film Festival on Saturday, July 16, in Waterville. The short documentaries will share the stage with the award-winning documentary “And So I Stayed,” about women serving long prison sentences for killing their abusers. The Finding Our Voices films […]
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The Don Campbell Band will take the stage at Deertrees Theatre
The Don Campbell Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. Portland-based singer/songwriter Don Campbell has a unique and uncanny ability to sing comfortably in the tenor range of Vince Gill, Chris Isaak or Dan Fogelberg, and go easily into the sub-bass vocal level range of country greats […]
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Windborne Folk Singers to perform at Deertrees Theatre
Windborne Folk Singers will bring timeless folk songs to the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday July 8, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. Lynn Mahoney Rowan, Will Thomas Rowan, Lauren Breunig and Jeremy Carter-Gordon share a vibrant energy and stunningly powerful vocal harmony. As comfortable with an improvised Corsican couplet song, as an English ballad, […]