100 Years Ago: 1922 All wage earners can afford to own their own home! A group of businessmen of Lewiston and Auburn say this is so. More than that, they say that they declare that they can furnish them properly and with modern conveniences. These men are preparing to demonstrate in a practical, and for […]
2022
Posted inDr. Roach
Strenous workout resulted in grossly swollen arms
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 57-year-old woman in excellent health. I practice holistic wellness, which includes eating nutritiously, exercising daily, sleeping seven to eight hours a night and taking minimum alcohol and no drugs. In May 2019 after a strenuous workout, I developed exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis; my main symptom was swelling of my upper arms. […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend’s true colors emerge after he moves in
DEAR ABBY: I was married for 16 years and am finalizing the divorce. I decided to start dating again and found a really nice guy with a wonderful personality. I’m attracted to him, although I never thought I would love again. He’s my age and has a kid. We talked for six months — after […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Focus on positive change and don’t get involved with people who play games or use manipulative tactics to take advantage of you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Dennings, 36; Chris Evans, 41; Tim Allen, 69; Stellan Skarsgard, 71. Happy Birthday: Be a participant and make a difference. Put your energy where it will do some good. A steady pace and good work ethic help you position yourself for success this year. Set your sights high, and […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo Album: Bargain shoppers swarm Bates College Clean Sweep
Thousands of items left behind by departing students were up for sale during the indoor yard sale. Proceeds from sale will benefit local nonprofit organizations Safe Voices and John F. Murphy Homes.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
La Rencontre to feature St-Jean-Baptiste Day June 23
The Franco Center on Lewiston’s Riverfront plans to host La Rencontre at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at 46 Cedar St. Featured that day will be displays about Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, recognized as a national holiday in Canada. Tickets for this event are on sale through the Franco’s box office and must be purchased by noon […]
Posted inConnections
Livermore Falls student receives Curtis medical scholarship
Riley Gray of Livermore Falls has been awarded the the 2014 Diane E. Curtis Medical Scholarship, established that year to honor the late wife of Thomas Curtis, a Norway resident. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student scholar residing in either Oxford County (where Diane Curtis lived) or Androscoggin County (the county […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Jay wins trails coalition’s Ugly Duckling contest
The town of Jay won the Maine Trails Coalition’s inaugural Ugly Duckling contest last year. The contest aims to raise awareness and focus on trails that need to be rebuilt and restored, and are in need of some serious care. The trail work is slated to take place mid-June, according to a news release from […]
Posted inConnections
Lewiston library to host book discussions July 13, Aug. 24
Lewiston Public Library is set to host a discussion at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, of Phuc Tran’s coming-of-age memoir “Sigh, Gone,” the nonfiction selection for this year’s Read ME statewide summer reading program. This in-person event will take place in the library’s Couture Room at 200 Lisbon St. Advance registration is required. For more […]