CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Mackie, 46; Jason Alexander, 65; Bruce Springsteen, 75; Mary Kay Place, 77. Happy Birthday: Set your goals high, expand your mind and refuse to let anyone stand between you and your dreams. Decide what’s best for you and follow through. Trust your instincts, explore the possibilities and let your […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Lisbon Area Christian Outreach plans fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lisbon Area Christian Outreach, or LACO, has an important fundraiser coming up. A food drive, bottle drive and bake sale to benefit the LACO Food Pantry is set for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Food City on […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Apartment employee has made life terrifying for tenant
DEAR ABBY: I live in an apartment building. I am quiet and keep to myself. There’s a concierge here who is incredibly nosy. When I pick up my package, she asks, “So, what’s in the package?” as if I’m doing something nefarious. She’s also a terrible gossip and a liar. At the front desk, as […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarious:Expanding your routine to fit in affordable activities and take your mind off daily stress will help you formulate a healthy life pattern.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tom Felton, 37; Bonnie Hunt, 63; Andrea Bocelli, 66; Joan Jett, 66. Happy Birthday: Say no to interference; refuse to let anything or anyone stand between you and your dreams. It’s time to put your energy where it matters and will bring you the highest return. You will reap the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grandmother showers only one child with affection
DEAR ABBY: I’m a single mother of two children, an 8-year-old daughter and a 9-year-old son. My daughter’s father is involved; my son’s father is not. I was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) when my daughter was born and given two weeks to live. My condition has markedly improved, and I am on the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Let your intuition and intelligence take over and allow your actions to carry you to the finish line.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alfonso Ribeiro, 53; Nancy Travis, 63; Bill Murray, 74; Stephen King, 77. Happy Birthday: Candor, a simple lifestyle and a set budget will help you find your road to peace of mind and happiness. Taking care of personal needs and health and building confidence will contribute to your ability to […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 21
100 Years Ago: 1924 One of the old landmarks on the county fair grounds in South Paris known as the “Bill” Twitchell dining hall, was handled to Fore Street this week. The monkeys that escaped from Sam Cohen’s side show at the midway on the fairgrounds were finally captured after a week’s outing in the […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Renowned poet Ross Gay, author Sam Stephenson to share talk at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
Acclaimed poet Ross Gay and author Sam Stephenson will come together for a unique event from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Forum at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. With a shared history of deep conversations about art, storytelling, and human connection, Gay and Stephenson will dive into topics ranging from writing and […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 20
100 Years Ago: 1924 Few people locally realized the variety of shoes manufactured in Lewiston-Auburn until the display by 10 manufacturers in one of the large show windows kindly lent for the purpose by the Androscoggin Electric Co., of Main Street. 50 Years Ago: 1974 Each year the Key Club of Saint Dominic’s Regional High […]
Posted inDear Abby
Helping people has become a fulltime job for friend
DEAR ABBY: I enjoy helping my friends, my partner and family members. I feel doing good deeds is important in my retirement. My hands are pretty full with getting my elderly dad to medical visits, and I also visit him three times a week. I also have older single friends I do things for, such […]