DEAR DR. ROACH: A person who works in the medical field told me that she is against vaccinations. The reason she gave is that when you put a specific vaccine into your body, your resistance to any other virus or bacteria is severely diminished. Thus, if you get a COVID vaccination, you are then much […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Nov. 2
100 Years Ago: 1923 The first lesson in the millinery course will begin tonight at the Blue Triangle at 7:30. Members are reminded to bring their frames, coverings and sewing materials with them. Any girl in doubt about what to get may inquire of Miss Fuller. 50 Years Ago: 1973 (Journal photo) These members of the […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Craft Fair scheduled at Montello Heights Retirement Community on Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Room at Montello Heights Retirement Community at 550 College St. in Lewiston. — Jennifer, Lewiston ANSWER: This fair is just a couple days away. I hope some of you can make it over […]
Posted inEncore
‘Drowsy Chaperone’ wakes up the best in musical comedy from L-A’s Community Little Theatre
Community Little Theatre’s production of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ is wildly ‘in the groove.’
Posted inEncore
Auditions to be held for CLT production of Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’
Auditions for the upcoming production of “And Then There Were None” will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Community Little Theatre in Auburn. Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they’re […]
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
The Tyler Healy Band returns for a great night of country music starting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. They are a country rock band playing Top 40 country songs as well as some originals. They cover songs by bands such as Florida-Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Luke […]
Posted inDr. Roach
When stopping a benzodiazepine med, tapering down is crucial
DEAR DR. ROACH: For four years, I have been taking 2 mg of alprazolam at night to sleep. For the past six months, I have noticed that if I take it at 10:30 p.m., I usually cannot fall asleep until 2:30 a.m. Is it safe to simply stop taking this, as it has lost its […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Nov. 1
100 Years Ago: 1923 Lewiston policemen directing traffic at Lisbon and Main Streets will find standing less wearisome. A large triangular space at the juncture of the two streets has been paved with the not ordinary granite blocks, but with wooden blocks and covered with a black composition. It is easier to stand on wood […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Set yourself free, share your feelings and head in a direction that offers peace of mind,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Toni Collette, 51; Jenny McCarthy, 51; Anthony Kiedis, 61; Lyle Lovett, 66. Happy Birthday: Stick to the truth and use the bare minimum. Covering for others will set you back financially or emotionally. Concentrate on what’s important to you and turn your thoughts into a reality. Be the take-charge person […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family wants friendship with gay man to end
DEAR ABBY: I live in a rural community in southern Indiana. It’s an “everyone goes to church on Sunday, and everyone knows everyone” kind of place. I was employed at the local health care center here for almost four years before quitting to become a full-time caregiver and homemaker. During my time at the health […]