AUBURN – Felicia Marie Cadman, 27, of Auburn, Maine, passed away unexpectedly November 12, 2020.
She was born in Lewiston, the daughter …
2020
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Obituary: Gerry “Gayle” Fish
TURNER – Gerry “Gayle” Fish, 73, of Turner, Maine. It is with immense sorrow that we announce the loss of our …
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Obituary: Donald T. Patterson
LEWISTON – Donald T. Patterson, 86, passed away on Nov. 14, 2020, at Montello Manor. He was born on July 12, …
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Obituary: Sandra Holt
SCARBOROUGH – Sandra Holt of Cumberland passed away on Nov. 16, 2020 of an acute illness at the age of 52. …
Posted inDear Abby
Family ties break down after mom moves away
DEAR ABBY: Since I moved eight years ago, my son, “Jim,” has visited me only once, and that’s because I gave his son my car. I rarely hear from him, and when I have visited, we barely talk. We have totally different ideas on life, and it has caused a rift in our relationship. When […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Physicians must use best practices in COVID treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there a difference between COVID-19 treatment in academia vs. the real world? I had a telemedicine appointment the other day to see my internist, and he said to call right away if I developed symptoms consistent with COVID. He would order tests for me and start me right away on hydroxychloroquine, […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 19
100 Years Ago: 1920 “Wa-al I reckon I’ll get out the old snow shovel and polish her up.” He hauled himself slowly out of the Auburn drug store and plodded out in the cold sleet which was driving down the street. “I’ve got around four miles of driveway and sidewalk to mop up before noon!” […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Truth gets the final word
“The coronavirus is the common cold, folks.” — Rush Limbaugh “One day, it’s like a miracle — it will disappear.” — Donald Trump “The risk to the average person does remain quite low” — Laura Ingraham The American death toll from the novel coronavirus will soon pass 250,000. That’s a quarter of a million people […]
Posted inConnections
‘Jolly Gifts’ to continue spreading cheer at Auburn parish this Advent
AUBURN — In an effort to help children and families in need, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and Catholic Charities Maine are working together to host “Jolly Gifts,” an initiative that aims to offer support to parish and community members as they prepare for Christmas. All are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or […]
Posted inSun Spots
Searching for someone to repair candlesticks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have a few old brass candlesticks that are weakening at the joints. Is there anyone in your Rolodex who could solder them so that they are safe to use again? — Barbara, Lewiston ANSWER: CM Almy in Pittsfield can fix those candlesticks for you. The company specializes in selling and refurbishing […]