Anita Charles as the wealthy and eccentric widow Mrs. Tottendale and Tony Roy as her unflappable manservant star in the musical comedy “The Drowsy Chaperone”, which opens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Community Little Theatre in Auburn. Hailed by New York Magazine as “The Perfect Broadway Musical,” and winner of five […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Secrets and infidelity loom over parents of young boy
DEAR ABBY: I am 26 and have been with my boyfriend, “Trey,” for eight years. We have an 18-month-old son. When I was six months pregnant, I went through Trey’s phone and saw he was cheating on me. I was humiliated and told my best friend because I couldn’t keep it in any longer. It […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 26
100 Years Ago: 1923 The ribbon of concrete that runs from Lewiston and Auburn to Gray and on into Portland, the greatest stretch of road in Maine of its kind and one of the wonder roads of New England was officially and affectionately dedicated to the service of the state on Friday morning. A long […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Refuse to let outside influences throw you off course.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth MacFarlane, 50; Cary Elwes, 61; James Pickens Jr., 69; Pat Sajak, 77. Happy Birthday: Establish what you want to achieve, then put a plan in place. Explore what’s available in your community that sparks your imagination and offers the incentive you require to turn your dreams into a reality. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Refuse to let outside influences throw you off course.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth MacFarlane, 50; Cary Elwes, 61; James Pickens Jr., 69; Pat Sajak, 77. Happy Birthday: Establish what you want to achieve, then put a plan in place. Explore what’s available in your community that sparks your imagination and offers the incentive you require to turn your dreams into a reality. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Vitamins for macular degeneration coincide with new cramps
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been told at the age of 70 that I have early stages of the eye disease macular degeneration. The doctor told me to take PreserVision AREDS 2 vitamins. He said I will be taking them for the rest of my life. I started them immediately, and in a few nights, […]
Posted inSun Spots
Christmas craft fairs offer early shopping, meals in Hartford, Mexico
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society will host a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hartford Town Hall, Main Street/Route 140 in Hartford, on Saturday, Oct. 28. We have 17-plus venders. Come and join us for some early Christmas shopping, some great craft ideas and great food. Lunches will be […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 25
100 Years Ago: 1923 Christmas tree shippers in this city were notified today that the Michigan department of agriculture had placed a quarantine on the importation of evergreen trees from any part of New England effective Oct 31, because of the danger of a spread of the gypsy and brown tall moths. Several other States […]
Posted inDear Abby
Result of doctor visit is a case of confusion
DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my 50s. A few months ago, I had a routine doctor’s appointment, with a new primary care physician. I intended the appointment to be a complete, regular physical. I don’t (thankfully) have any major physical health issues that I know of. But I was always taught it is […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: You will achieve happiness if you are diligent. Don’t downplay your creativity or fear being different.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ciara, 38; Katy Perry, 39; Josh Henderson, 42; Persia White, 51. Happy Birthday: Stop hesitating; make things happen. If you believe in yourself, you can negotiate, propose and control the outcome of anything you engage in and let your skills, experience and discipline kick in and take over. The opportunities […]