DEAR ABBY: Is there any way to end the “holiday newsletter”? Every Christmas, I get one from a particular family member, which invariably includes a list of their glowing accomplishments, expensive trips, etc., accompanied by lots of photos. Nobody else in our family sends these kinds of letters, and I don’t know how they feel […]
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Rekindled marriage stumbles back into familiar territory
DEAR ABBY: I was married for 20 years. We met when I was 13. Our relationship continued through high school and college. We later married and had three children. I held down a full-time job while taking care of a large house, running the children to practices, helping with homework, etc. Our marriage fell apart, […]
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Gemini: You’ll draw a crowd, but not everyone will be supportive.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Usher, 45; Natalie Maines, 49; Lori Petty, 60; Ralph Lauren, 84. Happy Birthday: Think before you act. A methodical approach to life and your desired achievements will require intelligence, timing and discipline. An offshoot will be a chance to build a strong foundation for future endeavors. Put one foot in […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 14
100 Years Ago: 1923 Enlargement of the DeWitt Hotel, by building an annex extending over the vacant lot just above the hotel on Pine street, is under consideration, according to an unconfirmed report. With the new armory-auditorium, larger hotel accommodations are now desired more than ever before, and the enlargement of the DeWitt, is believed […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Splitting up blood pressure meds could help stabilize levels
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 73-year-old active male whose health is generally good. I’ve been taking 40 mg of lisinopril nightly for six years. Over the first few years, it produced good results over the course of 24 hours. Now it seems that my blood pressure is a bit low in the morning and more […]
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Relatives’ cat has worn out any welcome
DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law, “Irma,” is a peach — she’s the sweetest person in the world. She will do anything for anyone to lend a helping hand. Two weeks ago, she fell and broke her femur, which resulted in a significant hospital stay and needed rehabilitation. My wife and I have been taking care of […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Put your energy into a positive lifestyle change, and you’ll find the desired happiness and rewards.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Caleb McLaughlin, 22; Sacha Baron Cohen, 52; Kate Walsh, 56; Marie Osmond, 64. Happy Birthday: Follow your passion, speak the truth and do things your way. Refuse to get caught up in someone else’s dream when you have one to pursue. Put your energy into making a difference for yourself […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 13
100 Years Ago: 1923 Mrs. Elsie Anthoine and Mrs. A. L. Campbell will be the hostesses at the meeting Monday afternoon of the Murray Club which will take place at the home of Mrs. Anthoine on Sabatis street. The speaker will be Rev. Will A. Kelley, on “The Philosophy of American Home Life.” 50 Years […]
Posted inSun Spots
Maine Music Society Chamber Singers hosting benefit concert Sunday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please join the Maine Music Society Chamber Singers for an afternoon of music to benefit the High Street Congregational Church’s food pantry at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church at 78 Pleasant St. in Auburn on Sunday at 3 pm. MMS Chamber Singers and Friends will feature the 14-voice cappella group singing a variety […]
Posted inEncore
WMPG documentary to premiere at USM
“An Extraordinary Place,” a 30-minute documentary film about WMPG Radio, the renowned radio station affiliated with the University of Southern Maine, will premiere at the WMPG 50th birthday party at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success on the campus of the University of Southern Maine in […]