CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Dushku, 39; Tyrese Gibson, 41; Laila Ali, 42; Meredith Vieira, 66. Happy Birthday: Fix up your place, change your environment, set new goals and aim to be your very best. Turn this into a year of transformation and a time to eliminate problems and strive for perfection, happiness and […]
2019
Posted inDear Abby
Talk of previous relationship throws water on current flame
DEAR ABBY: I’m a widower who was very happily married. I have decided to re-enter the dating game. I met a very nice widow, and we connected. As I was lonely, it made a big change for the better in my life. The lady I matched up with is a wonderful, caring person, and we […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Stopping some prescription meds requires tapering off
DEAR DR. ROACH: Many folks take prescription medications for years, for example Valium to help with anxiety and sleep and to help mellow out their lives. You mentioned in a recent column that these can be dangerous long term. Is it safe to stop taking them cold turkey? — P.M. ANSWER: I don’t think I […]
Posted inSports
DeBrusk leads Bruins past Sabres
Jake DeBrusk scored two power-play goals 18 seconds apart early in the third after sitting on the bench for much of the opening period.
Posted inMaine, News
Snow and sleet arrive early Monday in Southern Maine
Forecasters say the storm system is complex and a bit tricky to predict, but the bottom line is that most of the state will see some form of precipitation.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston bookstore looking for David Bowie fans
Quiet City Books is accepting fan art submissions for its third Bowie tribute event.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys hockey: Alex Roy getting his chance in goal for St. Dom’s
The standout senior had to wait his turn after being the No. 3 goalie as a sophomore and No. 2 goalie as a junior.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Varsity Maine
H.S. Basketball Notes: Vikings know how to use press credentials
Mt. Abram’s rebounding, Spruce Mountain’s competition and Mountain Valley’s struggles also get a closer look.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Working: 100 years of radiators
Rick Hollis has brought the business his grandfather started on Park Street, Lewiston Radiator Works, to the 100-year-mark, surviving business ups and downs and, 15 years ago, a catastrophic explosion.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Pross joins Androscoggin Land Trust’s board of directors
AUBURN — Skelton Taintor & Abbott shareholder James Pross has been elected to the Androscoggin Land Trust’s board of directors for the second time. He previously served from 2009-18, including two years as president. The private, nonprofit membership organization is dedicated to protecting natural areas, landscapes and outdoor experiences in the Androscoggin River watershed through […]