CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Peter Facinelli, 47; Garcelle Beauvais, 54; Tina Turner, 81; Rich Little, 82. Happy Birthday: A selective approach to the information offered to you this year will be critical. Stay focused on what’s simple, feasible and within your budget. Refuse to let anyone railroad you into something that will take away […]
2020
Posted inDr. Roach
There is help for people who have difficulty swallowing tablets
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 78 and have some difficulty swallowing. I must take calcium and magnesium tablets, and they are very large. I have to chew them to get them down properly. I have actually choked on pills in the past. But chewing some tablets gives a terrible taste. Any suggestions? — P.P.L. ANSWER: […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 26
100 Years Ago: 1920 The Salvation Army has departed from its regular custom, and instead of giving the poor of the city one meal, will distribute warm clothing and shoes. 50 Years Ago: 1970 Capt. Gail M. Liberty, daughter of Mrs. Frederick P. Liberty, 26 Linden St. Auburn, and the late Mr. Liberty has been […]
Posted inSun Spots
SeniorsPlus is a Resource for the Community
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am an older veteran looking for someone who can install two drop- ceiling LED light panels. The wiring is already in place. My phone number is 375-4715. — No name, Sabattus ANSWER: SeniorsPlus in Lewiston (795-4010, [email protected]) has a resource hotline you can call to help you find just the right […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Three more COVID-19 outbreaks reported in Lewiston and Auburn
LEWISTON — Maine’s top doctor said Wednesday that his office is probing three new outbreaks of COVID-19 in the Twin Cities. At a media videoconference, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention director, Dr. Nirav Shah, noted two outbreaks of the virus in Lewiston and one in Auburn. He said three positive cases were reported […]
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 board approves new evaluation system, more district grievances expressed
New administrator evaluation system approved and updates to language acquisition program; winter sports discussed.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man pleads guilty to fatal shooting of romantic rival in Belfast
Austin McDevitt’s attorney and a prosecutor agreed to a sentencing recommendation of 29 years in prison.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Another 2,800 Mainers file new unemployment claims
Tens of thousands more are filing weekly to collect continued unemployment benefits as the economy continues to struggle.
Posted inNation / World, News
Trump pardons Michael Flynn, taking direct aim at Russia probe
The president’s former national security adviser pleaded guilty twice to lying to the FBI.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine men’s basketball heads home after entire team tests negative
Additional testing done in Connecticut after the team’s games were canceled reveal no one associated with the team is COVID positive.