DEAR ABBY: My 23-year-old daughter, “Chloe,” lives with me and refuses to acknowledge her grandmother’s emails and letters, which are delivered to our home. It has been four years since my mother has even seen Chloe. My mother is growing increasingly disappointed and is grieved by Chloe’s apparent distancing. (We live 20 miles apart.) Over […]
September 2023
Pisces:Adding structure to your life where handling money is concerned will help you obtain the security you need to feel at ease about the lifestyle you desire.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Halsey, 29; Kevin Durant, 35; Roger Bart, 61; Bryant Gumbel, 75. Happy Birthday: Pay it forward. Give what you no longer use to someone who’s in need. Declutter, and embrace the freedom that letting go can offer. Pay attention to your needs and live life your way. Put a cap […]
SeniorsPlus to offer October classes in Lewiston, Wilton, Norway
SeniorsPlus plans to offer classes in October at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations. They are being held in person, online or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available […]
Androscoggin County historical societies holding eclectic yard sale Oct. 7
DEAR SUNSPOTS: The collective historical societies of Androscoggin County will host an eclectic yard sale Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Auburn Schoolhouse at 740 West Auburn Road in Auburn. Featured items will include baked goods, quilts, pottery, miscellaneous books and antique artifacts. This is a great opportunity to do some […]
Renee Cote: Auburn mayor’s skill set seemingly lacks logic
Recently the Bangor Daily News ran an article on the mayoral race in Auburn, describing Jason Levesque’s “hard-charging, pro-development” agenda and his belief that his “skill set” is better suited for the Blaine House. Logic doesn’t appear to be part of that skill set. “The more people you have, the more problems you can fix,” […]
Marnie Morneault: Parks advocates for all Lewiston students
I am writing in support of Megan Parks in her run for reelection to the Lewiston School Committee. Megan has provided steady support and guidance on the committee, including stepping up as chair when she was needed. Megan has always stepped up to the plate, been a voice of reason, and most importantly an advocate […]
Finding Our Voices launches Let’s Talk About It tour
Seven public libraries across Maine plan to boldly break the silence through October’s Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.
Zachary Binder: Dana Staples puts Auburn first
I have had the pleasure of knowing Dana Staples since I moved to Auburn in 2010, and I proudly support his bid to serve Auburn again as a City Council member at-large. Dana brings a natural curiosity to every interaction and every situation that he encounters. It’s this curiosity that makes him a leader in […]
Sen. Russell Black: What the Farm Bill means for Maine
The current Farm Bill expires on Saturday, Sept. 30 and, unfortunately, the new bill is in jeopardy amid the potential disruptions of a federal government shutdown if Congress doesn’t come together to pass a compromise budget.