Boucher, Louis N. 89, of Brunswick Sept. 10, 2024. Visit, Albert and Burpee Funera Home, Oct. 4, 2024, 5-7 …
September 2024
Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: Brian W. Sessions
Sessions, Brian W. 62, of Norway, Sept. 10, 2024. Life celebration, Sept. 21, 1 – 3 p.m., South Paris Fire …
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 19
100 Years Ago: 1924 In connection with the New England Week, displays at B. Peck’s of locally manufactured goods is the attractive window given over to the Bates Street Shirt Co., Lewiston, whose shirts are known the world over. 50 Years Ago: 1974 Two thousand gallons of coal tar poured into the already polluted Androscoggin River […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: What you accomplish will make a difference in how others perceive you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Zegers, 40; Alison Sweeney, 48; Jimmy Fallon, 50; Trisha Yearwood, 60. Happy Birthday: Be open to learning and experiencing what different people, places and lifestyles have to offer. Educate yourself and round out your routine to incorporate broader opportunities and pursuits. Choose to grow and expand your life experiences, […]
Posted inDear Abby
Abused sister wants to share her story with man’s Fiancée
DEAR ABBY: I was physically, emotionally and sexually abused by my oldest brother (six years my senior) from ages 6 to 11. As soon as I could verbalize what was happening, I went to my parents and told them. They believed me, but swept it under the rug and didn’t provide any kind of therapy […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Alpha blocker treatment is prescribed based on symptom index
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 73-year-old male in good health. I’m starting to show signs of prostate troubles. I have trouble starting to urinate, and the stream stops and starts, usually at night before bed and first thing in the morning for some reason. When do doctors prescribe an alpha blocker such as Flomax (tamsulosin)? […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Norm Tanguay: Harris says much, has accomplished little
I’m writing about the presidential debate, and what has been going on. Kamala Harris says too many simplistic lines that are supposed to sound good and satisfy people, but they solve absolutely nothing. The proof is the open border, high cost of living, giving billions of dollars to foreign countries hand over fist and not […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Norm Gellatly: A plea to the media regarding Trump
Bizarre news that is generally true is sought and covered by the media. So be it. Donald Trump concocts bizarre news, but it is generally false. This is ridiculous. This nonsense should be relegated to a distant corner. We’re tired of it. Norm Gellatly, Auburn
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: Crazy talk, crazy people and guns everywhere
Crazy political talk may be activating crazy people bent on violence. And about 99% of the blather is coming from the Trump side.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Ken Morse: Beal would be a voice in Augusta for House District 81
I’m writing in support of Joan Beal in her run to become representative in the Maine House for our District 81. I couldn’t be happier with her experience and dedication to the issues she would work on. Joan has been very active in making our communities strong and healthy. She is truly rooted in community. […]