Dear Dr. Roach: Does losing weight fast when you are first trying mean you will always gain it back? — L.R.S. Answer: We used to think that fast weight loss universally led to regaining it, but more careful studies have shown that weight loss of at least 5 pounds in the first four weeks of […]
2022
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Virgo: Worry less about what others think. Do what makes you happy.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate Upton, 30; Leelee Sobieski, 39; Shane West, 44; DJ Qualls, 44. Happy Birthday: Choose your words wisely. Misinterpretation will stand between you and what you want. Leave nothing to chance or up to others to handle for you. Explore how you feel about your options; take the path that […]
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Bridgton woodworker is juried artist at Gallery 302
Nick Todisco of Bridgton, a woodworker, is a juried artist showing all year at Gallery 302, a cooperative gallery at 112 Main St. in Bridgton. According to a news release from the gallery, his passion for woodworking began in seventh grade when he was first introduced to it in school. Todisco continued woodworking through high […]
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Oxford Hills club honors 2022 graduates, retiring principal
SOUTH PARIS — Members of the Rotary Club of Oxford Hills recently recognized the top 5% of the 2022 graduates of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The club then honored retiring Principal Ted Moccia with a Paul Harris Fellow Award to thank him for his interest, dedication and support of the club over the years, […]
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Local students earn degrees from University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont — the 221st in its history — marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies due to pandemic restrictions. The following local students graduated in May: Maeve Gurnis of Fryeburg graduated cum laude with […]
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St. Dom’s Class of 1972 holding 50th-year reunion in September
DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Dom’s Class of 1972 will hold its 50-year reunion Saturday, Sept. 17, at Marco’s Restaurant, 12 Mollison Way, Lewiston. The social hour will begin at 5 p.m. with Call to Order at 6:30, followed by Marco’s buffet. The cost is $50 per person, including tax and gratuity. Any leftover funds will […]
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Elaine Makas: Rabasco should be tri-counties’ next D.A.
Edward Rabasco Jr., a highly qualified trial attorney with 35 years of experience in both criminal and civil law, has announced his write-in candidacy for district attorney. Mr. Rabasco has been endorsed by the Democratic Committees of Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, the three counties served by the DA’s office. As a former Androscoggin County […]
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Coalition to hold COVID-19 clinics in Stratton, Farmington
Healthy Community Coalition in Farmington plans to host two COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinics in Greater Franklin County. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome, according to a news release from Franklin Memorial Hospital. The schedule: • Wednesday, June 15: 2-5 p.m., Eustis/Stratton Community Center, 88 Main St., Stratton: This clinic is for […]
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Girls Scouts of Maine honors members, awards $22.5K in scholarships
Girl Scouts of Maine held its annual celebration May 7 at Messalonskee Performing Arts in Oakland, where Girl Scouts and adult volunteers were honored for their significant accomplishments. Achievements celebrated include the Girl Scout Gold and Silver Awards, the two highest honors a Girl Scout can earn; GSME Future Leaders Scholarships, with a total of […]
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Gold LEAF Institute to open ‘The Art Among Us2’ exhibit June 17
Gold LEAF Institute, the senior college at the University of Maine at Farmington, is set to present an all-new exhibit, “The Art Among Us2” from Friday, June 17 to Friday, July 29. The exhibit is at the UMF Emery Community Arts Center Flex Gallery on Academy Street on the UMF campus. An opening reception is […]