CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Chatwin, 42; Mike O’Malley, 58; Dermot Mulroney, 61; Brian Doyle-Murray, 79. Happy Birthday: Keep the momentum going. Refuse to let anger set in when what you achieve is the best revenge. It’s time to shake things up, make your move and own the path you take. Change your philosophy […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 31
100 Years Ago: 1924 Sheriff Mooers became suspicious of the actions of two men, Clifford I. Stevens and Stephen Hoppe, the alleged thieves and safe breakers, who were apprehended several weeks ago and who are now held in a steel cage at the county jail. Calling in Deputies Tuscan and Crocker, the sheriff proceeded to […]
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Understanding the laser procedure for venous insufficiency
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have venous insufficiency and have a laser procedure by a vein specialist coming up in a couple of weeks. I don’t know much about the procedure and wondered if you can expound on it. I am 79 but get told that I look 14 or more years younger. I exercise a […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Art installation lets you be part of history at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art
Take part in shaping history on this historic election day by recording an audio message in Abigail DeVille’s “Lunar Capsule,” an interactive artwork that encourages visitors to share their stories, from 12-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art. This event is presented in conjunction with the exhibit “Abigail DeVille: […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Learn from your mistakes, offer results that add value to your life and avoid taking on a project you can’t afford.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matthew Morrison, 46; Gavin Rossdale, 59; Harry Hamlin, 73; Henry Winkler, 79. Happy Birthday: Don’t sound the alarm this year. Take care of unfinished business and save time, money and grief. Be original, inventive and disciplined; the outcome will exceed your expectations. Give yourself breathing room and the strength and […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Even after knee surgery, man can’t bend his knees without pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother, who was extremely active and athletic in his younger years, is now in his early 70s. His decision to have both of his knees replaced several years ago was not due to any general pain, but to an inability to bend his knees more than 90 degrees. It was limiting […]
Posted inDear Abby
Disparity of sex drives may stall relationship
DEAR ABBY: I’m a woman in my early 20s, and I have been dating my man for two years. I love him dearly and want to spend the rest of my life with him. He plans to propose before the end of the year, and we plan to be married next year. Sex with him […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 30
100 Years Ago: 1924 Five splendid bucks were brought back to Lewiston and Auburn by a party of six who just ended their annual camping tour at Eagle Lake. In the party were Colonel George C. Webber and Dr. Archer Jordan of Auburn; Doctors Wallace E. Webber, J. E. Dupras, W. W. Bolster and Harry […]
Posted inSun Spots
Pause For Pets Craft & Vendor Fair to benefit animals at Lewiston shelter Sunday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re excited to announce our next Pause For Pets Craft & Vendor Fair to benefit our community’s pets and the life-saving work of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. Make sure to join in the fun at the Lewiston Memorial Armory on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Dance at the Vienna Union Hall with The Ice Out Band
A fundraising dance with music provided by The Ice Out Band will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Vienna Union Hall. The Ice Out Band is five guys who have been playing music all their lives. They play covers and originals composed by the lead guitar player, Steve Richardson. Local […]