DEAR ABBY: My sister and I grew up with our father after our parents divorced. He was a hoarder. Years later, when he finally had to move out, it took three moving trucks to empty the two-bedroom house. You can imagine what that was like. I am very triggered by clutter. I appreciate an organized […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 31
100 Years Ago: 1924 The most extensive public playground program that the city has ever had comes officially to a close Friday with a play circus, minstrel show and patriotic pageant announced by the Director Wright of Lewiston Community Service who has had charge of the children’s playfields. Thousands of children have attended the various […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Follow your instincts, talk to experts and embark on something that improves your life.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Ramirez, 49; Chris Tucker, 53; Zack Ward, 54; Richard Gere, 75. Happy Birthday: Take precautions, enforce discipline and do whatever makes your life easier. Excess and impulses are the enemy, and learning and making positive lifestyle adjustments are the road to a better future. Don’t limit what you can […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Accordion ensemble Maine Squeeze to perform in Farmington
FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington plans to present the dynamic accordion ensemble Maine Squeeze at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, in the Nordica Auditorium in Merrill Hall on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington, 224 Main St. Maine Squeeze is a six-member group with five accordions, one guitar and a wide variety of […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Patients with hypothyroidism benefit from continuing therapy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism many years ago and have since been put on Synthroid. Since I am extremely healthy other than this issue, is there any chance I can go off Synthroid ever? Are there any changes I can make on my own or holistically? — R.P. ANSWER: Most cases of […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 30
100 Years Ago: 1924 Albert W. Smith of Skowhegan left Thursday afternoon for Brunswick where today he attended the reunion of Civil War veterans of the 20th Maine Regiment. Mr. Smith was the only Skowhegan man to join that regiment. He enlisted in 1864 at the age of 17 years and served nearly a year. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Keep your life simple, your expenses within reason and your mindset on what gives you the edge you need to reach your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andy Roddick, 42; Lisa Ling, 51; Cameron Diaz, 52; Michael Chiklis, 61. Happy Birthday: Be true to yourself and stick to a budget. If you focus on your goals, have faith in what you can accomplish. Don’t allow others to waste your time by coercing you to commit to something […]
Posted inDear Abby
Couple has divergent views about punctuality
DEAR ABBY: A friend retired, moved and gave me her well-paying, once-a-week job doing industrial cleaning. It pays a sizable chunk of our bills. My husband, who agreed to work with me doing this, gives me a hard time every week by being late. We need to be there after business hours at 5:30 p.m. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society’s 2024 Golden Paw Awards on Sept. 12
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society’s 2024 Golden Paw Awards promises to be an evening filled with entertainment and fun; however, the true highlight will be the Awards Presentation. Included in the lineup are: • The Future Hero Award, sponsored by Vicky and Jan Wiegman, which recognizes a child in our community who […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Establish what matters to you and make lifestyle changes that define your place in the universe.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lauren Collins, 38; Lea Michele, 38; Carla Gugino, 53; Rebecca De Mornay, 65. Happy Birthday: Plan your actions, use energy wisely and make the most of each day. Focus on friendships, making time for the people and pastimes you enjoy, expanding your circle of friends and taking better care of […]