The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will produce a live theater event, “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 10-12. This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assemble for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 5
100 Years Ago: 1923 Governor Baxter issued a proclamation addressed to the people of Maine designating Friday, Aug 10, 1923 as a day of mourning in this State. “A God-fearing, upright man, chosen leader of a great Nation has gone from us and the people mourn,” says Governor Baxter in his proclamation. “Warren G. Harding […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Leo: You can stretch your mind and think big, but ultimately, be practical and do what will benefit you most.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lolo Jones, 41; Jesse Williams, 42; Jonathan Silverman, 57; Maureen McCormick, 67. Happy Birthday: Explore the possibilities, but don’t sign up for something that stresses your budget or interferes with what’s important to you. Balance and integrity will be necessary when faced with peer pressure or unreliable people. Aim to […]
Posted inDear Abby
Kids stunned and angered by fathers secret life
DEAR ABBY: My brother and I recently found out my father, who has been married for more than 30 years, is having sexual relations with other men. This man accused my brother of being gay (he’s not), claims to be religious and sleeps next to my mother every night. I am not sure how to […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 4
100 Years Ago: 1923 Calvin Coolidge arrived in Washington tonight to assume his duties as President. After an all day journey from Plymouth, Vermont, where he was sworn in as chief executive early today, Mr. Coolidge stepped from a special train at the Union Station at 9:10 p.m. He was accompanied by Mrs. Coolidge and […]
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Cancer: Use your imagination, and you’ll devise unique ways to outdo yourself and anyone who tries to step in and take over.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cole Sprouse, 31; Dylan Sprouse, 31; Meghan Markle, 42; Barack Obama, 62. Happy Birthday: Simplify your life. Take part in events and activities that soothe your soul. Maintenance is the name of the game, and taking the path that offers peace of mind and stability will be of help. Don’t […]
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Pair’s break up leads to even split of parenting
DEAR ABBY: Five months ago, my relationship of 10 years ended. I discovered my boyfriend had been unfaithful on more than one occasion. He didn’t want to fix the relationship, and I could no longer take more of his mental and emotional abuse. My biggest hurdle is our children, who are 3 and 6. I […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Surgery may eventually be needed for lumbar spinal stenosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 90-year-old woman, and I consider myself reasonably healthy, except for one problem. I have severe lumbar spinal stenosis. For a number of years, I’ve been receiving an epidural injection, roughly every four months. So far, the injections totally eliminate the pain for approximately two months; then the pain gradually […]
Posted inSun Spots
Tub of ice water helps keep reader sleep during extreme heat, humidity
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the recent heat, decades ago I lived on the top floor of a sixth-floor walk-up in NYC. That summer of 1972 was a scorcher and I had no air conditioning (and no fan, as I remember). Acting on instinct, I took a small plastic tub, filled it about halfway with cold […]
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Is it safe to take seven treatments a day for constipation?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m severely constipated. My doctor has me on seven medications and supplements. I would like your opinion on taking all of them throughout the day. They are Movantik (I take Tylenol with codeine), magnesium citrate, MiraLAX, apple cider vinegar gummies, magnesium oxide, a probiotic and Linzess. — F.F. ANSWER: Opioids, such as […]