The NFL said John Madden died unexpectedly and did not detail a cause.
2021
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 29
100 Years Ago: 1921 The ladies at the Lewiston Home for Aged Women wish to express their appreciation thru the Journal columns to all who helped make their Christmas a delightful one. A feature of the festivities was a tree, decorated by the members of the Axillary and well laden with gifts for everyone; and […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
When used correctly, osteoporosis meds protect all bones
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 79-year-old woman with osteoporosis. My doctor has prescribed alendronate (Fosamax) for me. My understanding was that this medication was to prevent a hip fracture, but she now says that it will also strengthen other bones in my body, including those in my back. Is this true? — C.M. ANSWER: […]
Posted inDear Abby
Absent husband to one woman is boyfriend to another
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for eight years. When I met him he was married, but his wife lived in another state. Although he said he loved her, he would visit her only for a week every other month or so. While he was there, instead of concentrating on her he spent […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: 122921
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mekhi Phifer, 47; Jude Law, 49; Patricia Clarkson, 62; Ted Danson, 74. Happy Birthday: Trust your instincts. Don’t hesitate to make a move. Put your needs first, express your thoughts and feelings, and make changes that help you reach your goals. Be ready to take advantage when opportunity knocks, and […]
Posted inSun Spots
Resources listed for winter needs, removing permanent marker marks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The members of the American Legion would like to thank the U.S. Marines Reserves for their donation of toys through the Toys for Tots Program. A total of 217 children (80 families) from the Oxford Hills area had a better Christmas as a result of our distribution this year. — Howie, no […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Clem Bechard: Power bill hike will most hurt Maine’s seniors
I think it’s funny how Central Maine Power and the Public Utilities Commission wait until the winter season to raise everyone’s rates. Our seniors will be hurt the most with this rate increase. They only got a nearly 6% increase in their Social Security, which is quickly taken away by an increase in health costs. […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Gregory D’Augustine: Vaccinating serves America’s ‘greater good’
Rep. Randall Greenwood’s column (“COVID is serious; so am I,” Dec. 26) has left me shaking my head over the number of illogical and misguided comments made, and just as importantly, by the important comments left unsaid. While he expected some readers to “wish (him) misfortune,” I believe there are few readers who would satisfy […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Healthy Living for ME receives grant to expand 2 programs
AUGUSTA — A recently-awarded grant allows Healthy Living for ME and its statewide Area Agency on Aging partners to expand the reach of two programs, Bingocize and Building Better Caregivers. The University of New England’s AgingME: Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program awarded Healthy Living for ME the grant to fund the program expansion. “This award is an […]
