DEAR ABBY: My wife and I are both in our mid-50s. Due to a medical issue she has, we rarely have sex. I don’t really think about it very often anymore. Meanwhile, I have a friend, “Edie.” We have been friends for a good few years now. I met her in my side job as […]
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Taurus: Keep your emotions out of the equation and deal with shared expenses cautiously.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Ashmore, 45; Toni Braxton, 57; Simon Cowell, 65; Joy Behar, 82. Happy Birthday: An open mind, discipline and a goal will get you where you want to go. Look for opportunities, do your research and explore the possibilities. Worry less about what others think and more about what makes […]
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Taurus: Keep your emotions out of the equation and deal with shared expenses cautiously.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Ashmore, 45; Toni Braxton, 57; Simon Cowell, 65; Joy Behar, 82. Happy Birthday: An open mind, discipline and a goal will get you where you want to go. Look for opportunities, do your research and explore the possibilities. Worry less about what others think and more about what makes […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 7
100 Years Ago: 1924 Wilfred and Eugene Mailette, aged 7 and 5 years, were last seen at about 2 o’clock Monday afternoon. They are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mailette who came here some four week ago from Lewiston Mr. Mailette being employed on the fire station construction job here. The children asked their […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Blood pressure spikes could be evidence of labile hypertension
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 85 years old and in basically good health for my age. I am an active nonsmoker, eat healthy, practice tai chi, and enjoy having many friends. I have no reason to experience extreme anxiety. Yet, for months, I have had unexplained blood pressure spikes. The highest I had was 243/127 mm […]
Posted inSun Spots
Sun Spots: Reader wishes to donate clothing to homeless teen resource center
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for all you do. I have new clothing that would suit teenagers. How do I contribute to The Store Next Door in Lewiston for homeless teens? — DCD, no town ANSWER: You can drop off clothing and other items at the former Longley School building at 145 Birch St. in Lewiston. The […]
Posted inDear Abby
Misplaced ring leads to misplaced blame
DEAR ABBY: A longtime neighbor and friend has accused me of stealing a ring. I had been providing her with transportation to visit her husband while he was in rehab recovering from a broken leg. I also took her on other errands. One day, she was upset. She told me she had lost a bunched-up […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Watch and listen for signs that indicate to sit tight.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Sisto, 50; Amy Jo Johnson, 54; Elisabeth Shue, 61; Britt Ekland, 82. Happy Birthday: Turn the tables, spotlight who you are and what you can do, bask in the glory, and display and promote what you have to offer. Stop propping others up when it’s your turn to shine. […]
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Pisces: Do whatever it takes to meet someone inviting.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jesse Eisenberg, 41; Scott Weinger, 49; Kate Winslet, 49; Guy Pearce, 57. Happy Birthday: Put more thought into money management. Be innovative and disciplined, and you’ll devise a genius approach to living within your budget. Manipulating your experience and skills to fit what’s trending will motivate you to build a […]
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Pisces: Do whatever it takes to meet someone inviting.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jesse Eisenberg, 41; Scott Weinger, 49; Kate Winslet, 49; Guy Pearce, 57. Happy Birthday: Put more thought into money management. Be innovative and disciplined, and you’ll devise a genius approach to living within your budget. Manipulating your experience and skills to fit what’s trending will motivate you to build a […]