CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate Bosworth, 42; Dax Shepard, 50; Taye Diggs, 54; Christy Turlington, 56. Happy Birthday: Take nothing for granted. The extra effort you put in this year will make a difference. Home improvements, lifestyle changes and self-improvement will help you reflect, eliminate uncertainty and implement what’s necessary to remain current and […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Daughter uses father’s guilt to suit her needs and wants
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a relationship with a man for the last five years. “Julian” came into my life after my husband passed. He is 65; I’m 45. Julian has two grown daughters, 36 and 27. The older one and I get along famously. Amber is somewhat immature. She has two small kids, and […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 2
100 Years Ago: 1924 Fred H. Harrington of Durham was the recipient during Christmas week of a crate of oranges from his brother, Frank Harrington of St. Petersburg, Florida. 50 Years Ago: 1974 Lewiston Senior Girl Scout Troop 309 has expanded their project of collecting used Christmas cards and greeting cards. This year the girls […]
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Dozens celebrate New Year’s Day by plunging into icy Oxford lake
John Crocker started the Crocker Family Polar Plunge in 2022 to bring neighbors and friends together to celebrate New Year’s Day.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston residents reflect back on 2024, look ahead to 2025
Several Lewiston residents reflect on the past year and state their hopes for a brighter future in 2025.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Bethel’s Living Nativity
Despite freezing temperatures, a ‘living Nativity’ paegant was held on the Bethel commons.
Posted inMaine, News
Hospitals across Maine welcome New Year’s Day babies
Augusta, Lewiston, Portland and Bangor hospitals report their first deliveries of 2025.
Posted inNation / World, News
1 person dies when Tesla truck catches fire and explodes outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel
Another seven people nearby received minor injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment.
Posted inMaine, News
Some critters would love to snack on your Christmas tree
For those who keep animals — wild or domestic — the second life of a Christmas tree can provide shelter, snacks or enrichment.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Drake Maye, other Patriots starters expected to play season finale
Coach Jerod Mayo addresses speculation that the team might sit out some of its top players, given that a loss to Buffalo would clinch the No. 1 overall draft pick.