100 years ago: 1919 Mayor Lemaire states that the matter of installing a signal system in the Police Department should be done in a business-like manner. “Why not get bids on the open market?” suggests the mayor. 50 years ago: 1969 Richard M. Nixon ended his first day as President on a jubilant social note […]
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Aries: An act of kindness is good for you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Booboo Stewart, 25; Ashton Eaton, 31; Emma Bunton, 43; Geena Davis, 63. Happy Birthday: Pay more attention to important relationships, your health and how you present who you are and what you can do. Turn this year into one of personal growth, enlightenment and striving to reach higher standards and […]
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Lewiston legislators to hold public office hours
AUGUSTA — Lewiston’s delegates to the Maine Legislature will hold public office hours from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Lewiston Public Library, in the Couture Room. The delegation includes Sen. Nate Libby, Senate Majority Leader, and Reps. Heidi Brooks, Kristen Cloutier, Margaret Craven and Jim Handy, all of whom will be […]
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Son is still mired in grief long after father's death
DEAR ABBY: It has been a little over two years since I lost my father to leukemia. The progression of his illness and death was rapid and unforeseen. It has been a tremendous emotional strain on the family, but I seem to be having a hard time “ending” my grieving and finding even simple happiness […]
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Briefly: Local
Saint Dominic winter carnival AUBURN — The Saint Dominic Academy will hold its third annual Winter Carnival, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at the school’s Auburn campus, 121 Gracelawn Road. This event is free. The carnival will feature indoor and outdoor events, including a fire pit, s’mores, snowman building, cardboard sled racing, snowshoeing, […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
No good early screening test for ovarian cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column on screening tools, you made a brief statement about ovarian cancer. As a cancer survivor with metastasis to the ovary I was hoping to have read something within the response on screening for ovarian cancer. What is your response to someone in regard to screening for ovarian cancer […]
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Oxford County arrest log
• Chelsea Renee Kimball, 21, of Paris, operating after suspension, 11:14 a.m. Jan. 16 in Paris, Paris Police Department. • Samantha N. Edwards, 34, of Richmond, failure to appear, 2:15 p.m. Jan. 16 in Paris, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Kevin Alden Robblee, 28, of Brownfield, failure to pay fines, 3:33 p.m. Jan. 16 in Brownfield, Oxford […]
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And One: Role players get time to shine for Red Eddies, Vikings
Also, Hebron’s Halloran scores her 1,000th career point for the Lumberjacks
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Boys’ hockey: Chasse healthy and helping St. Dom’s
The sophomore missed time with an injury last year, but is leading the Saints in assists this season
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Looking for eBay help
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would be thankful if you could list businesses where I can drop off items to be consigned on eBay. I am having difficulty locating anyone who provides this service. I will travel to drop items off. Thank you. — Emily, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are so helpful to so […]