DEAR ABBY: I reconnected with an old flame, “Ollie,” eight years ago. We would see each other and catch up during a weekly event he hosted. We’re both married with kids. We kept it non-physical but connected emotionally. We chatted every day and confessed our attraction to each other while still not engaging in anything […]
2022
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aprl 8
100 Years Ago: 1922 Colored eggs and fluffy chicks in window displays give warning of the approach of Easter. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Bates College sophomore John T. Jenkins will present a program titled, “Newark and the Black Community” Sunday, April 9, beginning at 2:30 p.m., in the college’s Little Theater. An informal talk with […]
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What’s the prognosis for ‘microvascular disease’?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old active male taking only thyroxine. I have no known health issues. In November 2021, I experienced a migraine with aura and have a slight vision loss in my right eye. After seeing an eye doctor, a retinal specialist and a primary care doctor, the only thing I am […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Getting involved with anyone who is unrealistic will be taxing. Refuse to let your emotions lead you down a rabbit hole.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Kitsch, 41; Sung Kang, 50; Patricia Arquette, 54; Robin Wright, 56. Happy Birthday: Visualize change before heading in a new direction. Have patience, and wait to see what others plan to do before you barrel ahead on your own. Keeping the peace and maintaining a standard of living will […]
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Dan Bilodeau: Lake filtration a ‘necessary federal surface water requirement’
I’ve been a Lake Auburn watershed advocate since 2004, and will remain so. Keeping this fragile water supply in Lake Auburn flowing is of grave concern to the Environmental Protection Agency, which has already warned us multiple times that we need to prepare for filtration. That’s us. Being Auburn, Lewiston and some Poland water users. And, now […]
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Auburn churches to celebrate Palm Sunday
St. Michael’s Church, 78 Pleasant St., and High Street Congregational Church, both in Auburn, plan to celebrate Palm Sunday, April 10. People will gather at 10 a.m. at the back parking lot of the High Street church. Distribution of blessed palms will take place, and a procession of able people will walk around the neighborhood, […]
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Wilton church announces Easter schedule
The Wilton Methodist Church, 600 Main St., has announced its Easter schedule. • Thursday, April 14 — Maundy Thursday Services at 4 p.m. • Friday, April 15 — Easter Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a Good Friday ecumenical service at 4 p.m. • Sunday, April 17 — Easter service at the […]
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Farmington coalition expands distribution hours of COVID-19 test kits
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County has expanded its hours for distributing free at-home COVID-19 test kits at its office at 105 Mt. Blue Circle, Suite #1 while supplies last. The tests kits can now be picked up from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The tests being distributed […]
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K-12 scholarship fund accepting applications
The Maine Children’s Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. The scholarships are for students in kindergarten through 12th grade for tuition for public or private school, or toward homeschooling expenses, according to a news release from the scholarship fund program, based in Bangor. The scholarship pays 75% of tuition up to […]
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Farmington church plans free Easter program
‘Shadow of the Cross’ will be presented April 15 and 17.