The Trio Oko eclectic harp trio is set to perform at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Hammer Hall, 5 Mountain Street in Camden. “Their concert indeed evoked joy, demonstrated profound communication, and displayed the strengths of each instrument,” writes The Boston Musical Intelligencer of a recent Trio Oko performance. “Three accomplished individuals playing as […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Long-term use of high-dose gabapentin causes great concern
DEAR DR. ROACH: Am I a doomed man? When I was 25, I survived a battle with testicular cancer. The good news is that 45 years later, after two kids and three grandkids, I’m in good health. The only medicine I take is gabapentin for peripheral neuropathy that was caused by the chemotherapy drugs I […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 13
100 Years Ago: 1925 About 200 children on and about Lincoln street are taking advantage of the large skating rink on the old school yard next to the Lincoln street fire station. The rink was built by firemen and some of the boys in the district and flooded by the fire laddies. It cost practically […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Presentation is worth the effort when dealing in the age of technology.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Liam Hemsworth, 35; Orlando Bloom, 48; Patrick Dempsey, 59; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 64. Happy Birthday: Pay attention. Be ready, willing and able to step in and take over. An enthusiastic approach and sympathetic attitude will buy you time, loyalty and insight into how to zigzag your way to the front of […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grandma Doesn’t want ex-husband back in her life
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I share a 3-year-old grandchild through our son. Until now, it hasn’t been a big problem because I live in the same city as my son’s family, but that’s about to change. My grandson is the joy of my life, and I plan to visit wherever they move after my […]
Posted inSun Spots
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Iine to open Jan. 15
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide line is set to provide free income tax preparation services for low- and moderate-income taxpayers for the 2024 filing season. Beginning the week of Feb. 6, our experienced IRS-certified tax volunteers will be preparing and electronically filing federal and Maine income tax returns. We will be working out […]
Posted inEncore
‘Music for Mavis’ Cabin Fever Concert series to begin Jan. 28
We will pass the hat at the event to help support the music; suggested donation for the event is $10.
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini:Excess is the enemy, whether it’s overreacting, engaging in indulgent behavior or taking on more than you can handle.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zayn Malik, 32; Chasen Hampton, 50; Oliver Platt, 65; Howard Stern, 71. Happy Birthday: Get out, explore and go on adventures that test your skills and prompt you to discover your true potential. Embracing change will help you fine-tune your body, mind and soul. Stop overthinking and start letting your […]
Posted inDear Abby
Stepdaughter’s gift for dad hurts her stepmom’s feelings
DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter “Annie” gave my husband a photo album of his life for his 80th birthday. The album included pictures of his parents and grandparents as well as photos from his first marriage — to Annie’s mother. She included one picture of their wedding and two more of them posing as a loving […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 11
100 Years Ago: 1925 Dick Ford, while scraping off the ice on the Androscoggin River with his big truck and plow attachment for the Rumford Driving Association, narrowly escaped drowning. He heard someone scream, “The truck is sinking!” and jumped just in time before the truck went down in 18 feet of water. It required […]