Dear Dr. Roach: My girlfriend had a routine gynecological exam and a colposcopy, and was positive for HPV 6 and had something called CIN1. She was told to come back in a year. Do I need to worry about this? — P.A.A. Answer: There are many different subtypes of the human papillomavirus, some of which […]
2022
Posted inDear Abby
Woman overhears co-worker’s conversation about her
DEAR ABBY: More than a year ago, I heard my co-worker, whom I consider a friend, talking to another co-worker (who is a gossip) about my belly. I am 30 pounds overweight, and although I work out regularly, I still have this paunch from having had three kids. I am hurt that she would have […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Refuse to let emotional misunderstandings lead to regret. Listen, ask questions and confirm facts before passing along information.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Kwan, 42; Berenice Bejo, 46; Shelley Duvall, 73; Ringo Starr, 82. Happy Birthday: Stick to what you know and do best. Taking on responsibilities that don’t belong to you or making promises that will take up your time and energy will need to be monitored carefully. Set high standards, […]
Posted inConnections
Veterans of Sampson Air Force Base to meet in Lewiston July 12
The Veterans of Sampson Air Force Base group plans to hold its next luncheon at noon Tuesday, July 12, at the Governor’s Restaurant, 1185 Lisbon St. in Lewiston. The group held its first meeting since the onset of the pandemic on June 9 at Governor’s. Members are trying to reorganize the group to meet monthly […]
Posted inConnections
Auburn library to show off Teen Space renovations at July 12 event
The Auburn Public Library plans to hold a gathering at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at 49 Spring St., to show off recent renovations. The library has received a grant from International Paper that allowed it to spruce up its Teen Space, according to a news release from the library. This program will be followed […]
Posted inConnections
Auburn library, CMMC to hold management workshop, tournament
The Auburn Public Library, together with Central Maine Community College, plan to hold a summer outreach college night program, an Esport Management Workshop and Tournament, from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the 49 Spring St. library. The workshop will be presented by Jason Libby, the Esports academic coordinator at CMCC. The first […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
East Wilton Masons accepting reservations for July 16 supper
The East Wilton Masons are accepting reservations for a takeout baked bean and red hotdog supper with berry pie. The dinner is set for 5-6 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Home deliveries are […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Diocese announces Masses in Spanish in 8 communities
Participating churches are in Lewiston, Pittsfield, Skowhegan and Waterville.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: Biden’s shameful gas-station attack
Biden took to Twitter to urge “the companies running gas stations and setting prices at the pump” to heed his message: “Bring down the price you are charging at the pump to reflect the cost you’re paying for the product.”
Posted inSun Spots
Nearly new mattress offered free to nonprofit serving needy
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to donate a queen-size mattress (Serta Sandburg Firm) to a nonprofit organization. It’s in excellent condition, has been in a pet-free, smoke-free home, and only one person has slept on it for about five months. It just isn’t working for me and I need something else. Unfortunately, it’s too […]