CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aly Raisman, 27; Demetri Martin, 48; Octavia Spencer, 51; Mike Myers, 58. Happy Birthday: Streamline your vision. Take on only what you know you can handle. Stay focused on the result you want to reach, and refuse to let outsiders interfere in your objective. A simple lifestyle will help you […]
Life & Culture
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 25
100 Years Ago: 1921 An entertainment consisting of several costume and motion songs, a playlet, “Crowning the May Queen;” folk dancing, and a play including all the children will be given by the Roosevelt League, at the South Oak HIGH school house, Thursday evening, May 19, at eight o’clock, If it is stormy it will be […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Norway’s Heywood Club Hosts Fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Heywood Club of Norway’s Annual Seven-Mile Yard Sale will be held July 18. We are hoping more people will have had their COVID-19 shots by then, but will still be requiring everyone to wear masks. As you know, we were unable to have it last year because of the pandemic. We […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Gallery to display floral painter’s work in June
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group plans to hold its First Friday Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 4. The reception will be held at the Main Street Gallery, 426 Main St. The gallery exhibits the work of fine artists and artisans living and working in Western Maine. Melanie Tornberg of Norway […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Exhibit to focus on Belfast’s changing waterfront
BELFAST — Waterfall Arts will open its gallery doors to the public beginning with the exhibition “Photographing Belfast’s Waterfront: Then & Now.” An opening reception is scheduled to run from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 18, held under tents outside of the Waterfall Arts building, with the gallery open to small groups for viewings, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Duo brings music from Middle East to Oasis
Nathan Kolosko and Eric LaPerna bring their music of the Middle East program to the Oasis of Music for the season finale from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. LaPerna and Kolosko have come together to form a duo performing music which spans from the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Invest in your health and finding stability
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brianne Howey, 32; Priscilla Presley, 76; Patti LaBelle, 77; Bob Dylan, 80. Happy Birthday: A realistic approach to life will lead to greater stability. Strategize, then develop what you want to achieve. Building a strong base to launch your personal or professional pursuits will encourage you to do and be […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Transient low blood pressure can cause a dizzying sensation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 92-year-old woman in reasonably good health. I weigh about 145 pounds and have shrunk down to 5 feet, 5 inches tall. I attend a 45-minute exercise class at a wellness center three times a week. I am diabetic and have glaucoma. I take Januvia, simvastatin and losartan, and use […]
Posted inDear Abby
Lonely customer spends hours at local business
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in the retail business for 12 years; my husband and I own it. A customer moved here a few months ago. He’s retired and lives with his wife, daughter and grandchild. He’s bored and doesn’t want to be around his family, so he has started spending every day in our store, […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 24
100 Years Ago: 1921 The L.A. Ladies Hebrew Association will hold a picnic at Frost park June 19. There will be a variety of interesting events, including races, ball games, dancing and so on. 50 Years Ago: 1971 A New Auburn man has been attempting the last few days to get a raccoon to leave […]