100 Years Ago: 1923 Harry Vaughan of Arcadia street, Lewiston, proved a regular “movie hero” Tuesday afternoon when he rushed out of his house, seeing an automobile running down the hill driverless, with several children in the rear seat, and stopped the car. Vaughan did not understand the working of the machine but stuck to […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Take pride in what you do, and don’t fear being different.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Luke Bryan, 47; Carey Hart, 48; David Hasselhoff, 71; Donald Sutherland, 88. Happy Birthday: An open mind will absorb information that will help you excel this year. Use your imagination to explore the possibilities and enrich your life. A passionate approach to life, love and happiness will prompt you to […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
A cholesterol embolus gets discovered in an eye
DEAR DR. ROACH: During my recent visit with my optometrist, a retinal embolus (a Hollenhorst plaque) was discovered in my right eye. It was stated that this embolus could possibly dislodge, travel to my brain and cause a stroke. A carotid ultrasound didn’t show a problem with the blood flow there. Now I am waiting […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man’s decisions in life are made to please others
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 54-year-old gay man who has spent his life making decisions with everyone else in mind. Every decision, life choice, relationship and career move has been based on how I’m perceived by friends and family. Currently, I’m living with my ex in my home. I’d like to live alone, but I feel […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn resident plants apple trees, grape vines using Victory Garden voucher
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to extend my thanks to the city of Auburn for the Victory Garden Voucher I received. I was able to purchase two dwarf apple trees and two grape vines, which I probably never would have done otherwise. The application was not complicated and when I went to use the […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The High Kings plan Waterville Opera House concert
The High Kings plan to take the stage at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. After 15 years at the top of their game, the Irish folk band is still selling out venues around the world. The High Kings are celebrating 15 years together by releasing […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Control situations instead of letting someone step in, disrupt your day and take you for granted.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gareth Bale, 34; AnnaLynne McCord, 36; Corey Feldman, 52; Will Ferrell, 56. Happy Birthday: The sky’s the limit this year. Have more faith in your ability to turn your dream into a reality. Refuse to let others make decisions for you. Embrace what makes you happy, and everything else will […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family’s avoidance of ill relative breeds resentment
DEAR ABBY: Is it normal for people to ignore relatives who have Alzheimer’s? My father spent more than two years in a veteran’s hospital before his death. During that time, he was visited regularly by his children (including me) and my aunt (his sister). His grandchildren and another aunt visited a few times. Two of […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 15
100 Years Ago: 1923 Mrs. Otis Witham, of Phillips, an elderly woman, hearing a commotion among her chickens, this week, hurried to the coop and found a snake attacking them. Getting a pitchfork she jabbed the life out of the reptile, which measured three feet and four inches. 50 Years Ago: 1973 A plow that […]
Posted inDear Abby
Freind becomes angry after learning truth of his past
DEAR ABBY: A friend of many years, “Adam,” no longer speaks to me. We met in high school and were involved in band, debate club and other activities together. He recently discovered through a genealogy site that he was adopted and neither of his parents were his birth parents. The site led him to clues […]