DEAR DR. ROACH: Is prediabetes reversible, and if not, is it permissible to eat sweets and starches in moderation if you have it? — C.W. ANSWER: In many cases, prediabetes can be reversed. In North America, by far the most common type of diabetes is Type 2, and a major risk factor is being overweight. […]
July 2020
Posted inDear Abby
Heartbreak awaits sons when dad is released from prison
DEAR ABBY: Three years ago, I found out my husband had sexually abused one of his nieces. He took a lie detector test, failed it and confessed. Learning the truth was devastating, and I felt like a fool for having believed him. We have two children together, both teenaged boys. I had to give my […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 8
100 Years Ago: 1920 It has been announced that Bradford Peck of Lew!ston has been invited to address the convention of the Committee of Forty-Eight to be held in Chicago on July 10. 50 Years Ago: 1970 R. I. Mitchell of Auburn, has bought the home of Dr. Frederick Holler at 41 Marshall Ave., Auburn […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Projects approved for an Auburn Dunkin’, the Center Street Shaw’s, the Maine National Guard and more
Renovations for Center Street Shaw’s, Minot Avenue Dunkin’ Donuts, Schooner Estates and Maine National Guard’s maintenance facility in Auburn.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
A new marina to dock on Sabattus Pond
After having a lakeside view to all of the activity happening on the water at Sabattus Pond, Chad Sylvester and his wife, Sherri, started planning a new business venture last year. They’re looking to open Sabattus Lake Marina on Cove Lane in Sabattus next month, as soon as the docks arrive. “We live close to […]
Posted inSun Spots
Chainsaw claimed, shortcake recipe found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to let you know that the second time you ran my letter in your column regarding the chain saw I found on my property, it brought results. The owner called and identified the chain saw then picked it up later in the afternoon. I’m so thankful that we have an […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, National Sports, Sports
Boston Red Sox dogged by claims of racism and sexual abuse
The team’s recent statement about fighting racism rings hollow for several Black men who have spent years trying to get the Red Sox to listen to their claims that they were sexually abused by former clubhouse manager Donald Fitzpatrick.
Posted inFranklin, News
Boil-water order issued after break in line for section of Route 4 in North Jay
Water line break was reported at 5:48 a.m. on Tuesday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston, Auburn police see uptick in fireworks complaints
Twin Cities’ police departments received significantly more fireworks-related complaints during this year’s Fourth of July weekend than in recent years.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Buckfield sees no need to restrict fireworks
With no police department in town to enforce an ordinance, the select board will ask residents to follow state regulations and simply be good neighbors.