100 Years Ago: 1923 Lobster Club Night in Lisbon Falls! Moreover the night is to be spread over a large area and the joy of the Lobster Club is to be communicated to folks in other sectors of the State. They are to carry the battle of lobster consumption to the home of the “lob” […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Don’t make a hasty financial move. Let your instincts be your guide and your intelligence lead the way. Self-improvement will not go unnoticed.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julianne Hough, 35; Judy Greer, 48; Josh Holloway, 54; Carlos Santana, 76. Happy Birthday: Sort your expenses and set a budget that eases stress and keeps you moving forward financially. Don’t count on others to take care of responsibilities that belong to you. Use this year to complete unfinished business […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
How to treat lymphedema, aka the swelling of the lymphatics
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lymphedema, which isn’t curable. I use a compression device on a daily basis, and it does help. I take nifedipine and lisinopril for my blood pressure. I am 70 years old and did not have lymphedema until two years ago. Are there any recommendations for this problem? — F.S. ANSWER: […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family stretches finances to fund daughter’s studies
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is attending a pricey college. She will be taking out the maximum of student loans, and we will slowly but surely eat through our entire savings to pay for it. Her college hires resident assistants (RAs) to help freshmen adjust to college life. In return, the RAs receive free room and […]
Posted inSun Spots
Hydrogen peroxide, soda and soap helps remove skunk spray on pets
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have the formula for skunk smell removal for dogs in your Rolodex? — No name, no town ANSWER: Indeed I do! Once mixed, this solution should be used on your pet immediately: 1 quart 3% hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup baking soda, and 2 teaspoons Dawn dish soap. This will get […]
Posted inEncore
Improv comedy game show coming to Great Falls Comedy Club
Balderdash Academy Improv Live, the group behind the comedy game show, will bring 90-minutes of outrageous, unscripted, live, on-the-spot comedy to the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Tickets can be found at greatfallscomedyclub.com or can be purchased at the door. The Great Falls Comedy Club […]
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High societal hijinks take stage in ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ at Theater at Monmouth
Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” continues the Brave New Worlds Season at Theater at Monmouth. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, and run through Friday, Aug. 11 – including matinee and evening performances both weekdays and weekends. Billed by Wilde himself as “A trivial comedy for serious people,” “The Importance […]
Posted inDr. Roach
The most common cause behind teary eyes are dry eyes
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who loves to read the newspaper every morning. I have a problem that’s not serious, but annoying. My eyes tear up frequently during this time, causing me to wipe them. After my reading time, the problem stops. I see my ophthalmologist every year and have my vision […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Getting a glimpse of the possibilities will encourage you to redirect your energy to something that’s popular.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Trai Byers, 40; Jared Padalecki, 41; Benedict Cumberbatch, 47; Nancy Carell, 57. Happy Birthday: Work quietly behind the scenes. Don’t display anything you do until you are satisfied with the results. Expect others to criticize and judge you if you launch your plans prematurely. A steady pace will pay off […]
Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend rages when demand for sex are denied
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 37-year-old stay-at-home mother of two teens. I’ve been in a relationship with a guy I’ll call “Doug” for four years. I feel he only wants me here for sex. If I say no, he either tries to force it or verbally abuses me. He tells me if I don’t give him […]