BETHEL — There will be a Valentine’s Tea from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the United Methodist Church, 79 Main St. This event is free and open to the public. — AUBURN — There will be a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at American Legion Alden […]
2019
Condoms do protect against HIV transmission
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read that condoms have tiny holes in them, and that they don’t provide protection against HIV/AIDS. Is this true? — G.D.M. ANSWER: Condoms do have tiny holes in them if magnified enough; however, latex condoms are effective at preventing HIV transmission, both measured in a laboratory as well as in clinical […]
Single mom drawn to married man with terminally ill wife
DEAR ABBY: I am a single mom. A few months ago I met a man who contacted me on social media. After meeting him, I realized he was married, but he was not happy. Unfortunately, his wife has a terminal illness, and he feels obligated to care for her until it is over. We formed […]
Cancer: Your creativity can lead the way
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 41; Chris Rock, 54; Garth Brooks, 57; James Spader, 59. Happy Birthday: Take on something new this year. How you wheel and deal will keep you in the running for a big change you’ve been working toward for years. Trust yourself and believe in your abilities to make […]
Looking Back on Feb. 7
100 years ago: 1919 Major E.E. Philbrook, field agent for the Maine State Agriculture Department, in charge of the spray moth program, has been secured as a speaker at the next social supper of the First Universalist Church of Lewiston on Feb. 16. 50 years ago: 1969 Poland Spring Job Corps Center for Women will […]
Casino intersection lights may happen this summer
State officials say the traffic light at the Oxford Casino on Route 26 may be activated this summer.
Old school house ‘up for grabs’
The town of Norway is looking for options to reuse the former Streaked Mountain School building on lower Main Street.
Candidates scarce for teaching position
The search to fill a newspecial education teaching position midyear proves difficult for SAD 17.
Varsity Maine hockey polls: St. Dom’s boys, girls move up
Lewiston still unanimous No. 1s in both polls.
Varsity Maine basketball polls: Oxford Hills moves into boys’ rankings
Edward Little boys still No. 2, while Leavitt drops to 10th. Oxford Hills and Gray-New Gloucester still in girls’ poll.