DEAR ABBY: I’m a woman in my early 50s who has been through two divorces. This may make me sound like a bad person, but I’m really nice and quite conservative. I just make poor choices when it comes to men. A few years ago, I met a woman I have become good friends with. […]
January 2023
Leo: Physical activity, charity events and challenges will lead to acknowledgment. Being in the know will encourage others to consider you for something that will help you gain respect.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alicia Keys, 42; Mia Kirshner, 48; Ana Ortiz, 52; Jenifer Lewis, 66. Happy Birthday: Take a different approach to life, love and happiness. You’ll discover something that captures your heart and encourages you to dedicate more time to personal growth and building a solid base that will protect you from […]
Statins recommended in cases where benefit outweighs risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 74-year-old woman with good cholesterol numbers and normal blood pressure. I’ve exercised regularly since I was 17 (that’s 57 years), and weigh 98 pounds. I have no history of heart attack or stroke. Still, my doctor is giving me a strong sales pitch to take a statin with no mention […]
Free tax preparation and tax refund help available online, CA$H Maine, AARP
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Will there be free tax help for seniors at the Lewiston Armory this year? — Richard, no town ANSWER: According to the CA$H Maine website (https://www.cashmaine.org/find-your-location/), it doesn’t look like the tax return preparers will be at the Armory this year. You can, however, take a picture of your tax documents (or […]
Lahey foundation awards scholarships to 8 scholar-athletes
Recipients are recent graduates of Lewiston High School, Edward Little High School and St. Dominic Academy.
Southern New Hampshire University names students to president’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to the 2022 fall president’s list. They include Lauren LaPlante-Tripp of Sweden; Garth Thompson of Naples; Andrew Gray and Tyler Homer, both of Raymond; Ryan Farrell of Topsham; Marijane Sawyer of Auburn; and Nichole Carter, Nicholas Powers, Emily Willis, Mariah Bicknell, Kanamugire Ishimwe […]
Lewiston library to hold talk about saving money on energy bill Feb. 1
The Lewiston Public Library is set to host a program on saving money on home energy bills from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. The event, to be held in The Jeanne Couture Room at 200 Lisbon St., is free and open to the public. With rising costs in heating and electricity, it can be hard […]
Tax prep services available at Livermore Falls office
Program offered through United Way of the Tri-Valley Area.