DEAR ABBY: With the holidays fast approaching, I’m starting to think about shopping. Honestly, I’m tired of shopping for adults who don’t need anything. Finding gifts for them becomes more daunting each year. I think gift cards and direct money are tacky Christmas presents. Do you think it would be odd to ask my adult […]
2020
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Rev up your game plan and proceed with passion
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rachel McAdams, 42; David Ramsey, 49; Danny DeVito, 76; Martin Scorsese, 78. Happy Birthday: Be secretive about the changes you make. Go about your business, and put your plans in place. Have faith in yourself and what you do, and feel optimistic that everything else will fall into place and […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Sudden onset of appendicitis reveals potential cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently I had a sudden onset of appendicitis and was operated on the following day laparoscopically. The surgeon explained to me that the surgery took longer than usual because of scar tissue from a total hysterectomy 10 months earlier. He said my appendix was enlarged and inflamed around the site and had […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 17
100 Years Ago: 1920 Reply postcards sent to members of Lewiston Post, No. 22. American Legion, indicates a big turnout for the Armistice Day parade. All service men, whether or not they are members of the Legion, are privileged to take part In the parade. All members of the Post will take part in the […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Jim Benson: Gov. Mills needs to go
Gov. Mills continues to ignore Mainers’ will to have a say in government issues. She views Mainers as too stupid as to know what’s in their best interest. Enough is enough. Her dictatorship has to stop. I am more than happy to drop her off at the nearest beach. She can social distance and pound […]
Posted inConnections
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy lists honors
LISBON FALLS — Lisbon Falls Christian Academy has announced its first-quarter honor list. “A” Honors Grades one to four: Chase Brewin, Lucy Church, Chloe Dumont, Leighton Jeselskis, Leland Libby, Declan Mishio, Kason Poisson and Caiden Sarvinas. Grades five to eight: Jacob Dumont, Joshua Hewes, Alexis Poisson, Brennon Sarvinas, Abbygail Swan and Chloe Tremblay. Grades nine […]
Posted inSun Spots
Little Free Libraries provide alternative to public institutions
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As we get ready to hunker down for winter with COVID-19, I’m wondering if your readers could write in about where to find Little Free Libraries. With lots of us preferring to stay away from public places, it’s a good place to pass along and share good books. Thanks again for heading up this […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Who needs faith advisers?
If I am deficient in my knowledge about chemistry, or a medical issue, or what kind of car to buy, I consult people who know more than I do on these subjects. When it comes to faith, though, I can handle that with a little help from my friends, meaning the writers of the Old […]