Long-ago divorce remains source of constant criticism

DEAR ABBY: I desperately need to learn how to cope with caring for my mother, who is living with me. We get along most days, however she is very much a “Negative Nancy” on all topics, especially my life. I have been divorced for more than 10 years, but she digs about my ex and […]

Virgo: Innovation and boldness will be rewarded

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Misha Collins, 46; Amy Adams, 46; Billy Gardell, 51; Al Roker, 66. Happy Birthday: Set priorities to ensure you use your time wisely this year. You have plenty to gain if you are persistent and open to new concepts and technology. Implement personal updates as well. Freshen up your appearance […]

Litchfield man killed in New Gloucester truck rollover

Richard Parent, 67, died at the scene on Lewiston Road.

Surgical option for vulvodynia available only to limited number

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 77-year-old sister has what she and I believe is vulvodynia. She’s in horrible pain in her vaginal area and has had every test imaginable. She has been seen by her general doctor and gynecologist, but so far, no one has been able to diagnose her. She feels like she has a […]

Wife looks for words to heal man cut down by his mother

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s mother recently told him he no longer matters to her because he is an atheist. His mother is supposedly a Christian, but she rarely acts like one. It has left my husband devastated and feeling more lonely than ever. I can’t find the right words to comfort him when he’s going […]

Virgo: Celebrate achievements with your loved ones

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Perri, 34; Matthew Perry, 51; John Stamos, 57; Bill Clinton, 74. Happy Birthday: Rethink your strategy, make adjustments and proceed. Acceptance and compromise will be essential if you want to achieve what you set out to do this year. If you pay attention to detail and are willing to […]

Police log

Arrests Androscoggin County • Brian Woodbury, 39, of Auburn, on a charge of violating conditions of release, 5:35 p.m. Tuesday at 49 Frost Hill Ave. in Lisbon. Auburn • Kristian Dobson, 33, of Auburn, on a charge of violating conditions of release, Tuesday at 567 Minot Ave. Lewiston • Ryan Caron, 36, of Lewiston, on […]

VIDEO: Auburn’s Taylor Brook drained for repairs to dam

It’s best to remain on a statin post-stroke

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a stroke, and the hospitalist started me on 40 milligrams atorvastatin per day the first day I was in the hospital. My cholesterol was only borderline high with a total of 210. I am 71 years old, no family history of stroke, never smoked, normal blood pressure and not […]

Man pines for wife who left without giving an explanation

DEAR ABBY: My wife left me a little over two years ago, and I can’t seem to get over it. All she said was that we had an “emotional disconnect.” I don’t believe she was unfaithful. All I can think about is being with her, and I cringe if I think about her being with […]