FARMINGTON – Bernard L. Gray Jr., 91, a resident of East Livermore, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at Franklin …
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 15
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Lewiston Chamber of Commerce will appropriate a sum of money to be used jointly with that appropriated by the city for the purpose of organizing a public skating rink, it was announced today. The need of municipal skating rinks that are properly constructed and are safe is especially necessary — […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Couple deal with cracks in their relationship
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for almost five years. We don’t live together but we see each other every other day. Recently we had an argument about him following girls who show their butts on Instagram. This is not the first time I have asked him to delete the pictures; it’s the […]
Posted inDr. Roach
The pain of tennis elbow can be slow to heal
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old man who is quite active in many sports, including tennis. About six weeks ago, I developed pain in the outside of my elbow, which the internet tells me is lateral epicondylitis. I’ve never had an injury, including fractures, that is so persistent. I seem to be no closer to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Don’t feel rushed or let anyone push you in a direction that doesn’t feel right
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Dockery, 40; Adam Brody, 42; Julie Taymor, 69; Don Johnson, 72. Happy Birthday: Reflect, and you’ll come up with a plan that combines what makes you happy, a change of lifestyle, and heading in a direction that has meaning and brings you peace of mind. Make sure your decisions […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: In these #MeToo accusations, the details matter
The details change the heat of these stories. They matter, even when they involve predators and creeps.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
UMaine Extension to offer virtual dog club
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer a virtual 4-H Dog SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club. This short-term club will meet once a month from January through June. The first meeting is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. The club, which will focus on all things dogs, is open to Maine […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Medals for jumping to conclusions about Jussie Smollett
I wouldn’t write about the Jussie Smollett case and his conviction for lying about a hoax he perpetrated if it didn’t reflect something seriously wrong in the culture. Smollett was convicted in Chicago last week of faking an attack by a supposed Trump-MAGA man he claimed uttered racist and homophobic slurs.
Posted inSun Spots
Owner of paisley fabric wallet hoping it will be found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Thursday, Dec. 9, I was at Hannaford Pharmacy in Lewiston picking up a prescription. It was 3:48 p.m. according to my pharmacy receipt. I made no other stops and when I got home I did not have my wallet. Of value are my driver’s license, COVID vaccination card, and credit cards. I […]