DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 65-year-old with high risk for breast cancer, and I have osteoporosis. I have an MRI and mammogram done each year, and I’m on Prolia twice a year. My question regards a suggestion from my oncologist to take low-dose tamoxifen for prevention of breast cancer, along with the MRI and […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 8
100 Years Ago: 1923 Under the vast dome of the capital, with low spoken prayer and the tender words of old hymns, Warren G. Harding was given into God’s keeping at noon today by the men of high place in the nation, who had served with him in the short years of his leadership for […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Norway church hosting first Makers Fair to update sound system
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Second Congregational Church, UCC, in Norway is excited about our first Makers Fair on Saturday, Aug. 26. Our goal is to create an annual event on the fourth Saturday of August. The fair will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the church parking at Paris and Main streets. […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 7
100 Years Ago: 1923 Mrs. Harding, aboard the special train bearing the President’s body to Washington, D.C. has requested railroad officials to see that the train travels no faster than fifty miles an hour at any time. and that its maximum speed in cities and towns where crowds have gathered be ten miles per hour, […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grown sons in the dark about couple’s ancient history
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 38 years. We were both divorced prior to our marriage. Our marriage is great, and we have demonstrated this to everyone and especially to our boys. We decided early on to not say anything to our children about our prior marriages. The boys are now […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Concentrate on participating physically in a cause that concerns you instead of donating.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mike Trout, 32; Charlize Theron, 48; David Duchovny, 63; Wayne Knight, 68. Happy Birthday: Take your time and nurture yourself and the ones you love. Focus on maintenance, and refuse to let the changes or directions others take disrupt your plans. Make stability and security your priorities. Don’t let desire, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Suspecting and diagnosing hereditary hemochromatosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was diagnosed with hemochromatosis 13 months before he died. I recommended that his blood relatives get tested so they can get treatment early, if necessary. Some doctors don’t know to check ferritin levels to make a diagnosis in a person with a family history of hemochromatosis. — C.G. ANSWER: Hereditary […]
Posted inSun Spots
Organization seeks military veterans for special outreach
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice Volunteer Department is expanding the number of volunteers for our Veteran to Veteran Pinning Service that we provide to our patients who have served our country. The qualifications for this volunteer position are that the individual must be a veteran, must be willing to travel, is reliable, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Half Moon Jug Band to perform in Gardiner
Johnson Hall in Gardiner plans to present The Half Moon Jug Band during its 2023 Free Waterfront Summer Concert Series at Gardiner’s waterfront at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11. The band is a 21st-century jug band rooted in the Downeast humor and dry wit traditions of their home state. Upbeat and positive, the Half Moon […]
Posted inDear Abby
History of abuse leads to ultimatum for man’s family
DEAR ABBY: My son is demanding that I tell his father and brother to call him to apologize for past behaviors and attitudes that hurt him. He says if I don’t, he will no longer come home for any visits. He lives in the East; we are in the Midwest. I have traveled alone to […]