AUBURN – Emma Parker Belanger, 90 years old, passed away peacefully on Nov. 26, 2021 at Clover Health Care Facility in …
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Obituary: Vesta “Tootie” Mae Holbrook Sylvester
THE FORKS – Vesta “Tootie” Mae Holbrook Sylvester, 79, passed away peacefully at Northern Light Charles A Dean Hospital on Nov. …
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Obituary: Stanley Joseph Janas
AUBURN – Stanley Joseph Janas, 77, passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, 2021 at Clover Manor Healthcare in Auburn.
Stanley was …
Posted inDear Abby
Woman tries to balance life with two mothers
DEAR ABBY: I have two mothers: my biological mother and Mom, who raised me. I share everything with Mom — my hopes, dreams, fears and everything in between. My biological mother and I are not as close. We never have been. I don’t have a single good childhood memory with her in it. Lately, my […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Diabetes complicates COVID risks with or without vaccine
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 67-year-old male who was recently diagnosed with diabetes. I have had both Moderna doses for COVID-19. I have read all along that people with diabetes are at a much higher risk for complications with COVID-19, and I’ve read that the breakthrough infections, for the most part, are not nearly as […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Your expectations will exhaust you but the rewards will replenish your soul
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kaley Cuoco, 36; Elisha Cuthbert, 39; Ben Stiller, 56; Billy Idol, 66. Happy Birthday: Weigh the pros and cons before you progress. Turn every negative into a positive, and keep your life simple, moderate and doable. An independent, do-it-all attitude will prove to work in your favor. Take note of […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 30
100 Years Ago: 1921 January 12 has been chosen as the date of the presentation of the opera “Faust” to be given by local talent in the Empire theater. The masterpiece of Gounod will be sung in French by some of the best talent of Lewiston and Auburn, under the musical direction of L.N. Gendreau. […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Katelynn Evans: High school students benefit from modified schedules
Modified schedules are something that have been newly accessible to students at my school, Telstar Regional High School, and I think that they should be more widespread for students everywhere. Modified schedules go through our guidance counselors and are an opportunity for kids to not attend school for the full day. Students can go home […]
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Rep. Heidi Brooks: Lewiston would benefit with Rotundo’s return
I am encouraged by the announcement that Peggy Rotundo is running for the Lewiston State Senate position. She is an outstanding mentor and role model for our community. She demonstrates how we can lift each other up to improve conditions. Peggy is humble and persistent. She has a strong foundational knowledge. She integrates that knowledge […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn church, Poland Football Boosters holding holiday fairs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: First Universalist Church of Auburn Unitarian Universalist will be at Whiting Farm from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 selling custom gift baskets and gift cards. There will also be a raffle. Please note that sales are cash only. Whiting Farm is at 876 Summer St. in Auburn. This four-season farm […]