CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Patrick Mahomes, 29; Danielle Brooks, 35; Doug E. Fresh, 58; Kyle Chandler, 59. Happy Birthday: Take note of what’s working for you and what isn’t, and adjust your plans to suit your needs. It’s time to dump what you no longer use and to simplify your life. A change of […]
September 2024
Posted inDear Abby
Active lifestyle makes it harder to find love
DEAR ABBY: I’m a mature male who had a weight problem years ago. When I turned 50, I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, hypertension and diabetes. I took my doctor’s advice about diet and 150 minutes of exercise a week. Fast-forward to today, and I have lost almost half my body weight and am now […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Mild heart attacks can lead to stomach and chest discomfort
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently brought myself to the hospital because my electrocardiogram (EKG) result showed “possible ischemia.” I went to a bigger hospital, and they immediately gave me numerous medications, had me chew three pieces of 100-mg aspirin, and gave me another EKG and an echocardiogram. They concluded that I had a mild heart […]
Posted inSun Spots
Church supper Saturday in Auburn includes Park Avenue Pickers before the meal
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn, 439 Park Ave., will hold a Public Supper on Saturday at 5 p.m. The menu will include baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, cole slaw, breads, beverages and homemade pies. Entertainment will be provided by the Park Avenue Pickers and will begin at 4:30. For additional information, please contact the […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Rudolph Ziehm: Trump’s lies are pitiful, his financial history disastrous
On Sept. 10 it became obvious Donald Trump is failing mentally. He told his usual lies, but they were pitiful. He claimed verification from the “Faux” news crew, who recently cost their network over $700 million by lying about the 2020 election. That is not what one might call a “ringing endorsement.” Nor would I […]
Posted inNews
Brunswick council to push for changes to embattled MRRA at emergency board meeting
The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority has faced a wave of scrutiny for its handling of the Aug. 19 chemical spill at Brunswick Executive Airport.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Tom Caron: Red Sox have too many flaws to overcome
Boston stayed in the playoff hunt for most of the season, but a struggling bullpen has cost too many games.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Department of Interior announces 1st wind energy lease auction for Gulf of Maine
Officials said that the 8 areas could produce as much as 13 gigawatts of clean wind energy – enough to power 4.5 million homes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Postal Service scraps plan to reduce role of Hampden facility
The change would have moved outgoing mail processing from Hampden to a facility in Scarborough, roughly 130 miles away.