100 Years Ago: 1922 The letters “l-i-b-r-a-r-y” have been formed on the lawn fronting the Pine Street side of the Lewiston Public Library. They have been planted with flowers and are due soon to bloom, as in past years. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Between four and five hundred Cub Scouts in the Abnaki District assembled […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Slow heart rate recovery after exercise can be a telling sign
Dear Dr. Roach: I am 77 and exercise regularly. I just got a fitness tracker to monitor my heart rate, etc. I have always been very slow to get back to a resting heart rate. For instance, if I get my rate up to 130 beats per minute during exercise, it will be at 90 […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Consider alternatives and consequences, and you’ll come up with a plan that works for you and your budget.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, 15; Ashley Park, 31; Paul Giamatti, 55; Robert Englund, 75. Happy Birthday: High energy and added discipline will set you on the right path this year. Don’t hold back when picking up the pace and staying focused on what’s important to you will take you where you want […]
Posted inSun Spots
Bike found, lost car key finds its owner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a bicycle that looks new in Auburn. It had been there for a week and perhaps fell out of a truck so I brought it home and repaired it. Please contact me if you have lost your bike. My email is [email protected]. —Gerry, Auburn ANSWER: What a kind person you […]
Posted inConnections
Buckfield Legion Post 58 Color Guard observes Memorial Day
American Legion John D. Long Post 58 Color Guard held a Memorial Day event in Buckfield. Members include Conrad Conant, Michael Wiley, Harry Gotham, Ralph Hart, Dave Strout and Merton Jones.
Posted inConnections
Bridgton museum receives grant for children to attend camp
The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity in Bridgton received a grant that will enable 20 qualifying Bridgton-area children to attend Camp Invention, a program run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Brick & Beam Society, a giving circle within the United Way of Greater Portland, provided the grant funds for these […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Extension to offer recipes to freeze berries, make jam, jellies
ORONO — Freezing berries in season and making low-sugar homemade jams and jellies are some of the ways to increase access to a year-round supply of local foods, cut back on sugar and reduce grocery bills. University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Kathy Savoie demonstrates techniques for freezing strawberries in an easy-to-follow video, as well […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June, July
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, June 27, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, June 29, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, June 30, at 9 […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Edward Little High School graduates begin next chapter
Ceremony marked by fairy tale-themed speeches and stunning musical performances by graduating seniors, beginning with a touching compilation of images and videos of the class of 2022.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Jayson Tatum gets no help, Celtics routed in Game 2 of NBA Finals
Tatum scores 28 points, but Boston shoots just 37.5 percent overall as Golden State runs away with a 107-88 win.