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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Breast cancer medication brings on painful side effects
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old woman. Three years ago, I had breast cancer surgery. After surgery, my oncologist said I should take medication for five years to prevent cancer recurrence. After three-and-a-half years on this medicine, I began having terrible shoulder, lower back and hip pain. I tried two other medications, but nothing […]
Posted inEncore
Award winning author Jacqueline Woodson to visit Lewiston library
National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson will discuss her new book, “Remember Us,” as part of a national tour, at 5:30 pm. on Monday, Oct. 30, at the Lewiston Public Library. Woodson will be joined in conversation with Maine children’s book author and poet Samara Cole Doyon. “Remember Us” is a beautiful, lyrical novel inspired […]
Posted inEncore
Public Theatre’s world premiere of ‘Paint Night’ is a ‘brilliantly hued feather in the cap’
Review: In playwright Carey Crim’s premiere at Lewiston’s The Public Theatre, ‘six terrific actors bring their characters to bright, realistic and compelling life.’
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 24
100 Years Ago: 1923 The home economics department of the WLU has secured Miss Harriet Sweetser, state supervisor of home economics for an address the second week in March. Her subject is to be “The Camp that Jill built,” and is said to contain many practical ideas. The lecture will be in the afternoon at […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Do your own thing and stay out of sight. You’ll gain ground if you have tunnel vision and follow your heart.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shenae Grimes, 34; Eliza Taylor, 34; B.D. Wong, 63; Kevin Kline, 76. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace and take care of unfinished business. Clearing a passage that opens you to new and exciting adventures will motivate you to be an overachiever this year. Let your imagination lead the way […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family can’t stomach dad’s kitchen creations
DEAR ABBY: My husband loves cooking for the family. Unfortunately, he’s a horrible cook. My kids hate what he prepares, so most of the food goes in the trash. I have had many conversations with him about this, begging him not to do it and telling him if he wants to cook, he should make […]