100 Years Ago: 1923 Lace and white embroidered collars and cuffs have by no means gone out of fashion. They are here with a strength that was never before accorded them and the news from Paris is that they are growing stronger in popularity and favor. They do wonders with a frock that is otherwise […]
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Aquarius: Set a budget and take the initiative to do the legwork and negotiations needed to get what you want for your cash.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nick Jonas, 31; Alexis Bledel, 42; Amy Poehler, 52; Mickey Rourke, 71. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to money — where it comes from and where it goes. Set a budget that helps you achieve something you want to do or save for, and it will help you stay on track. […]
Sister keeps new romance a secret for some reason
DEAR ABBY: My sister likes a childhood friend of ours and is hiding the fact that they are together, even though everyone in the family already knows they are living together. She clearly doesn’t want me to know, and always finds a way to not be truthful with me. This guy and I were friends, […]
Capricorn: An unexpected change at home will turn out better than anticipated and make a difference in what you can do and provide for yourself and your loved ones.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Prince Harry, 39; Tom Hardy, 46; Tommy Lee Jones, 77; Oliver Stone, 77. Happy Birthday: Look around and adjust your lifestyle to suit your needs. The change will become the pick-me-up that clears your vision and puts zest back into your life. Trust your intelligence and wherewithal to guide you […]
Wife returns to marriage after eight years apart
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for 34 years. During most of them, I was unfaithful. I never felt like I was truly married because my husband never gave me the time of day, but I liked my marital status because, I guess, we were companions. As soon as my kids married and the nest was […]
Wolfberry and frankincense do not prevent cancer recurrence
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a female over 90 years old who has been urged to take an essential oil wolfberry supplement with a drop of frankincense to prevent cancer. I recently had a mastectomy in my left breast. Please comment. — D.H. ANSWER: Wolfberry, also called goji berries, has been touted as a cancer […]
Looking Back on Sept. 15
100 Years Ago: 1923 Last Saturday evening, Mrs. O. E. Bryant delightfully entertained a group of girls at a Japanese party at her home. The house was decorated with cut flowers. When the refreshments were served the girls all seated themselves on the floor around a low table. The room was darkened a little, making […]
Lewiston hospital needs handcrafted blankets for comfort baskets
DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston is looking for knit, crocheted or tied-off fleece blankets for our Comfort Baskets for patients. If you or your group can help replenish our stock of small lap blankets, please contact Chris Conant at St. Mary’s Mission Integration Office at 207-777-8805 or email [email protected]. Thank […]
No Guts, No Glory to play at Mixers
No Guts No Glory brings their high energy show to the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band, now a five piece, has been playing for the last 10 years. Their show is filled with classic rock music from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Doors […]
Sagittarius: Listen carefully, ask questions and consider heading in a less complicated direction.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emma Kenney, 24; Dilshad Vadsaria, 38; Kimberly Williams-Paisley, 52; Robert Herjavec, 61. Happy Birthday: Embrace life, go after your dreams and be satisfied, content and stress-free. Set a budget, define what’s important to you and design a routine that meets your needs. You control your destiny. Making decisions that help […]