DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m asking our community for a favor. My father was Thomas Kerrigan. He owned a company called Wade & Dunton. He passed away during my time in the service around 2003, and I don’t have a lot to remember him by. Is there anyone out there who has any company memorabilia (I […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Maine author to discuss latest book at Auburn library
Author Matt Cost, acclaimed, award-winning author of the Mainely Mystery series, will discuss his latest book, “City Gone Askew,” from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, in the Androscoggin Community Room at the Auburn Public Library. Cost brings us back to Brooklyn in the Roaring ’20s and Hungarian private eye, 8 Ballo, who is hired […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Author Tess Gerritsen to discuss her latest novel at Winthrop library
International bestselling author Tess Gerritsen will discuss her latest novel, “The Spy Coast,” the first in a new series, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Bailey Public Library in Winthrop. “The Spy Coast” received coveted star reviews from both Kirkus and Booklist. Gerritsen’s novels, featuring detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Rockin’ Recons to rock Poland Spring Resort
The Lewiston-Auburn-based band will be up-and-autumn offering their danceable mix of hits from the ’50s to the ’80s.
Posted inDear Abby
Husband refuses to add wife to home’s mortgage
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for nine years (married for seven). I moved into his house with him, and I’m still not on the mortgage. I work full time in the medical field and contribute to all the bills. We did meet with an attorney, and if, God forbid, something happens […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 19
100 Years Ago: 1924 “Two were seriously injured and hundreds bruised” was the report Tuesday of a hasty check up of the casualties from the collapse Monday night of the first base bleachers at the Lewiston athletic park. Some five hundred fans were thrown to the ground at the opening of the 8th inning of […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Some people will reveal what they think or want, but others won’t.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Manny Jacinto, 37; Christina Perri, 38; John Stamos, 61; Bill Clinton, 78. Happy Birthday: Consistency matters. Formulate a plan and stick to it. How you structure your life and strive for equality will determine how others perceive and support your efforts. Think big, but take on only what’s possible. Delegate […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Patient with hydrocephalus doesn’t want to consider a shunt
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with hydrocephalus after an MRI scan. I understand that there isn’t any treatment besides a shunt. Do you have any recommendations? I do not want to go through this procedure. — R.R. ANSWER: Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is an uncommon problem most commonly […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Lewiston/Auburn Senior College offers great fall line-up
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston/Auburn Senior College is back this fall with a new look. If you’re over 50, come explore and enjoy! Since Senior College has become a nonprofit, we’ve been looking into a few new venues. This fall we will continue to have Zoom classes but will also offer more in-person classes at Schooner […]