DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married less than a year, and I’m pregnant with my first child. Our baby was planned, and we were thrilled. Something changed with my husband once I hit the second trimester. If I read something about pregnancy and try to share it with him, he instantly shuts […]
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Aquarius :Get out and socialize or sign up to lend a helping hand to a cause that concerns you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Dockery, 43; Adam Brody, 45; Julie Taymor, 72; Don Johnson, 75. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to financial, health and legal issues. You stand to gain leverage by taking care of such matters yourself. Talk to experts, research and base your decisions on facts and common sense. Refrain from listening […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 14
100 Years Ago: 1924 The Lewiston-Auburn Symphony orchestra was officially organized at a meeting Sunday in the quarters at the First Universalist church, Lewiston, where rehearsals are held. Fred Bumpus of Auburn, veteran musician, was elected president of the association; B. H. Dingley, vice- president; Isaac J. Martin, business manager; Mabel MacGibbon, secretary, treasurer; Wilfred […]
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Divorcee suddenly feels pressure from boyfriend to marry
DEAR ABBY: I recently ended an 18-year marriage that should have ended many years earlier. While I was deciding to leave, I met the most wonderful man, “Winston.” He treats me like a queen — the polar opposite of my former husband. My former home was sold during divorce proceedings, and I took Winston up […]
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Capricorn: Make changes at home that help to lower your overhead or that add value to your holdings.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Hudgens, 36; Sophie Monk, 45; Beth Orton, 54; Dee Wallace, 76. Happy Birthday: Digest information, analyze your situation and contact experts for input this year. Knowledge is the path to success. Question what you don’t understand or have difficulty believing, and clear up uncertainty. Make room for new endeavors, […]
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UMF Creative Writing seniors invite public to reading
After four years of dedication to the art of original and professional writing, seniors in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Creative Writing program will present readings from their capstone projects. This Senior Seminar will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, in The Landing in the Olsen Student Center at UMF. The […]
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Franklin County Fiddlers to give holiday concert
The Franklin County Fiddlers, under the direction of Steven Muise, will hold its annual concert and reunion “Home For The Holidays” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Old South First Congregational Church in Farmington. Muise loves to see the alumni join the performance. Admission is by donation and will be open seating. […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 13
100 Years Ago: 1924 Ready to play “Alias Santa Claus?” to some Lewiston and Auburn youngsters. The first list of children, who through the Salvation Army have made their wishes for Christmas, is published today in the Lewiston Journal. The names will be identified by a number and a first name but addresses of the […]
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Defeated husband has fallen into a downward spiral
DEAR ABBY: My husband is miserable. Five years ago, he was fired from his job of more than 25 years, and the small issues he had with depression, alcohol and smoking have multiplied exponentially. He sleeps until 10 or 11 a.m., showers only two or three times a week, rarely eats and has a drink […]
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Sagittarius: Protect your assets and possessions from anyone wanting to take advantage of you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Swift, 35; Jamie Foxx, 57; Steve Buscemi, 67; Wendie Malick, 74. Happy Birthday: Not all opportunities fit your circumstances. Taking advantage of too much simultaneously will result in mistakes due to misinformation and not taking the time necessary to plan your actions. A tight-fisted financial plan will help keep […]