“Stop Making Sense,” the classic Talking Heads 1984 concert film, will be showcased in a special event to benefit the WRGY 90.5FM Lightning Strike Transmitter Fund at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. The Talking Heads concert film was selected in 2021 for preservation in the US National Film […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Hallowell Plans Celebration of Chris Cart’s Hallowell History Mural
Chris Cart and his wife Jen Greta Cart installing the mural. Photo by Steve Thompson The City of Hallowell invites the public to join city leaders and artist Chris Cart in a celebration of Cart’s newly installed Hallowell History Mural set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, behind 89 Water St. in the parking lot […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
How to tell between heart disease symptoms and panic attacks
DEAR DR. ROACH: How can you actually tell with at least a moderate degree of certainty that you might really have a heart or blood pressure problem, as opposed to just having an anxiety attack that is less serious? — D.S. ANSWER: A panic attack is an abrupt change in mental state. They are usually […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Take the road that enables you to invest in yourself and your objectives instead of bowing to someone else’s whims.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brandon Routh, 44; Scott Bakula, 69; Tony Shalhoub, 70; Sharon Osbourne, 71. Happy Birthday: Keep your overhead low and your spirits high. Setting a budget that helps you save for something unique will give you something to look forward to and make you feel good about your choices. Refuse to […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 9
100 Years Ago: 1923 “We’re all ready,” said President Totman this afternoon when speaking about the 69th exhibition of the Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural society. Isaiah Morrell, who looks after the horse department said: “Give us the weather and we’ll do the rest. More horses than ever.” 50 Years Ago: 1973 The Knight House, Auburn’s oldest […]
Posted inDear Abby
Marriage, middle-aged son stuck in time for 30 years
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married since 1968. The last time we were intimate was in 1984. The house is in both of our names. Nine years ago, she asked one of our sons to come live with us. She never asked me how I felt about it. Our son continues to […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader asks why restaurants don’t offer deals to those without phone apps
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Apps this! Apps that! Why is it that older folks who don’t have apps on their phones cannot take advantage of the deals at restaurants that folks with apps can? We’re regulars at the same places, but because we don’t have apps, we cannot get the same deals. I don’t think this […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Consider what you enjoy most and take the initiative to do your own thing.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ksenia Solo, 36; Bruno Mars, 38; Sigourney Weaver, 74; Chevy Chase, 80. Happy Birthday: Decide your goal and put a long-term plan in place. You can venture down new avenues this year if you add to or use your skills, experience and connections diversely. Updating your image, qualifications and attitude […]
Posted inDear Abby
Young adults refuses to pay portion of health coverage
DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I married a year ago, I dropped my health insurance plan and joined his family plan, since he also provides coverage for his children, including one who is an adult. There was no additional cost to add me. However, months later, the insurance company raised the monthly premium for […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 7
100 Years Ago: 1923 North Auburn Grange held its annual fair yesterday. Profits from the fancy work, vegetables, etc., were very satisfactory. There was an excellent vegetable exhibit. In the evening, the drama “Safety First ” was presented, followed by dancing. Austin’s Orchestra played throughout the afternoon. Outside, the horse pulling was a center of […]