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Babysitting class is June 30

NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital Family Birthplace will offer a Safe Sitter class from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 30, in the Harper Conference Center in the Ripley Medical Office Building, 193 Main St. Safe Sitter is a medically accurate, hands-on instructional program designed for young adolescents that teaches boys and girls how to […]

Posted inHoroscope

Aries: Set your goals high

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melissa Rauch, 34; Jason Mraz, 37; Frances McDormand, 57; Randy Jackson, 58. Happy Birthday: You can’t force others to do things, but you can take control of your life by doing what’s best for you. Accept inevitable changes going on around you and turn a sour situation into a sweet […]

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Posted inDr. Roach

Most medication increases fall risk

DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently wrote that antihistamines used for sleep can increase risk of falls. Are there any sleep aids that don’t increase fall risk? — C.A.L. ANSWER: Since almost all medications are associated with fall risk, reducing the overall number of medications should be a goal for all of us who prescribe medication […]

Posted inEncore

Bethel library to host local author July 5

Anderson’s works capture people and events characteristic of a summer in Maine. For example, her works include Hauling Buoys, Fair Night, Clammer, Hay Day, and Last Night at the Lake. The accompanying stories, by 10 acclaimed and award-winning Maine writers, animate the paintings, revealing and honoring the genuine uniqueness of a summer in Maine. There […]

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Thunder Road to rock The Cage June 27

From 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, June 27, classic rock band “Thunder Road” will perform at The Cage, 99 Ash Street, Lewiston. Members are Pete Simon, bass guitar and vocals, Dave Hanlon, drums, Randy Shaw, guitar and vocals, and Steve Smith, lead guitar. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 207-783- 0668.