100 Years Ago: 1922 Pope Benedict breathed his last at 6 o’clock Sunday morning. The news was hurriedly communicated from the papal bedchamber to the principal ante chamber, and was announced by Monsignor Pizzardo, deputy papal secretary of state, just as the ponderous bells of St, Peters, overlooking the Vatican courtyard, began tolling. the hour […]
February 2022
Posted inDear Abby
Man’s crude behavior is a turnoff at home
DEAR ABBY: My 55-year-old husband and I have been married more than 25 years. Our marriage has been challenging, but we now have three adult sons to help succeed in the world, one of whom has a chronic severe health condition. My biggest problem is my husband won’t stop pointing out how much he notices […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Balance age and family history in colon cancer screening
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active 65-year-old woman with no significant health issues. I walk at least 2 miles a day. My 87-year-old mother was diagnosed with rectal cancer in May and passed away in September of this year. After her diagnosis, she informed us that her mother had colorectal cancer at age 74. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Too much partying will lead to temptations that make someone you care about question your standards and morals
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Harry Styles, 28; Ronda Rousey, 35; Big Boi, 47; Michael C. Hall, 51. Happy Birthday: A direct approach to whatever you take on will help you reach your goal. Stay on course, regardless of temptation or what others decide to do. Control your emotions, and designate more time to research […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Camden club, library continue horticulture series Feb. 8
The third of the annual five-part Winter Horticulture Series, presented online in partnership with the Camden Public Library, is planned for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8. Dave Jackson and Amy Rollins who will present a Virtual Walk Through Camden. Jackson and Rollins teamed up in 2012 to present Historic Walking Tours of Camden, originally created […]
Posted inSun Spots
Good Samaritans enjoy plowing through the weekend snowstorm
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This past Sunday morning there were two vehicles with plows going around our Lewiston neighborhood and beyond helping everyone remove snow from the end of their driveways. As a senior citizen who is getting to the end of his snow-clearing days, I sure did appreciate this bit of help and the two […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: Culture war only seems the Republican free lunch
We all should be mindful that Glenn Youngkin won the governorship by only two points. The culture war may not quite be the free lunch Republicans think is.