100 Years Ago: 1923 One of the interesting novelties of the season, a fashion show displaying the latest and most impressive styles in women’s clothing will be held next Thursday and Friday evenings in the Empire Theatre. The picture will be “Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife,” featuring Gloria Swanson-most stylishly dressed woman in the movies. She unques- […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Introvert wants to avoid planned outing with group
DEAR ABBY: I am in a group of friends who are mainly from the same country. We bond pretty well and occasionally spend time together. We mostly communicate by text in a chat group. Once in a while I get messages from them — mostly greetings or chats about general stuff, but nothing personal. I’m […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society to present Golden Paw Humane Awards
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will host its first Golden Paw Humane Awards on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Royal Oak Room on Bates Street in Lewiston. There will be a social hour with a silent auction and photo booth from 5-6 p.m. followed by an Italian dinner buffet by Grazi to […]
Posted inEncore
Denny Breau coming to the gazebo for Music for Mavis concert series
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo will host country music recording artist Denny Breau from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the gazebo in Turner. Breau will be joined by Deb Morin and her grand daughter as well as drummer Chris Hartog, bass player Billy Belskis and saxophoe player Pat Pepin. Denny’s rhythmically […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Hernia in the belly button results in an emergency surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a hernia in my belly button for 20 years that didn’t bother me until two weeks ago. Then, the pain hit, and the belly button could not be pushed in. I waited until Monday to call the doctor. This wait resulted in an emergency surgery due to strangulation of the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Don’t let temptation get the best of you. Simplify your life instead of complicating matters.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Rachel Wood, 36; Shannon Elizabeth, 50; Toby Jones, 57; Michael Emerson, 69. Happy Birthday: A change will do you good. Whether you embark on an educational pursuit, travel or an activity that exhilarates you, it will trigger new goals and hopes for a better future. Getting out more and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Teens build relationship amid multiple challenges
DEAR ABBY: I’m in a relationship with someone younger. I’m 17, and he’s 15. When I first met him, I was told he was a junior. We were close friends and have been through so much together, good and bad, and we’ve now been in a six-month relationship. We don’t have bad intentions because we […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 6
100 Years Ago: 1923 Three years ago, Fred Gammon of Auburn went to Bear Pond in Turner on an outing with the Sprague club. He was so impressed with the beauty of the pond, partly encircled by hills, that he began to wonder why more people did not visit it for outings. Then he began […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: What you do will clear the way for something new and exciting.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Idris Elba, 51; Rosie Perez, 59; Jane Curtin, 76; Swoosie Kurtz, 79. Happy Birthday: Take a moment, gather your thoughts and plan what you want to accomplish this year. Consider what’s most important to you and what will contribute to reaching that goal. Turn your attention to what makes you […]
Posted inDr. Roach
PSA tests in men over 75 can place them on a harmful pathway
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on PSA testing and have a simple question. You mentioned that a PSA test could do more harm than benefit in men over 75, but since it is a simple blood test, I don’t understand what the harm would be. (I’m 75 years old and certainly plan […]