CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alisha Wainwright, 34; Scott Porter, 44; Matthew Fox, 57; Jane Lynch, 63. Happy Birthday: Remember what’s important to you this year. Letting outside influences infiltrate your world will set you back. Wanting to help others is admirable but not in your best interest. Put your needs first, and you’ll be […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 14
100 Years Ago: 1923 Mrs. Myrtle B. Vickery of Auburn, widow of Charles E. Vickery, was granted an allowance amounting to about $1,700 by Judge W. H. Newell, before whom the petition hearing was held in probate court early In the week. This allowance is in addition to the lawful share to which she is […]
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Posted inDear Abby
In-law appoints herself master of all ceremonies
DEAR ABBY: I have a sister-in-law, “Helen,” who has appointed herself as the final word on all family events. No other relative has any input into when, where, what, etc., regarding any family celebration. If it’s not her way, it’s the highway. The biggest problem with Helen is she schedules everything on the date that […]
Posted inSun Spots
Birthday friends, moms and their children visited by restaurant angels
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Yesterday I went out with two friends to celebrate our birthdays, which are all in June and July. We had such a great time talking and laughing and shared little gifts. When it was time to pay the bill, we waved down our server who told us “everything was taken care of.” […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Treatment of chronic prostatitis requires a team of experts
DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 60-year-old man and suffer from chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. I have had bouts of prostatitis since childhood, but the last few years, it has been almost constant. My symptoms are burning, and I always get the feeling that I have to urinate. I have seen numerous urologists, but […]
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
Maine alternative metal band Midnight Possession with guests Alions and Serling will play starting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 14, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Members of Midnight Possessions are Bodhi Mckellick, Warren Hall, Nik Hall, Heather Doucette and Rodney Williams. Come out to be among the first to hear Midnight Possession’s […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 13
100 Years Ago: 1923 Examples of vandalism In the vicinity of the Lewiston playgrounds at the city park are almost of daily occurrence says the caretaker. Dressing tents, erected by the Community Service for the boys and girls to use in changing to bathing suits, bear innumerable rents and tears from nightly marauders. Tents ropes […]
Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend puts relationship on hold after sister’s death
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend lost his sister unexpectedly to a heart attack. She was only 50. I’m trying to be there for him and give him his space while he’s grieving. The thing is, he has stopped responding or contacting me. Every few days, I’d send him words of support, but he doesn’t respond — […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: A positive attitude will prompt suggestions that encourage you to choose healthy behaviors, peace and love.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ken Jeong, 54; Cheech Marin, 77; Harrison Ford, 81; Patrick Stewart, 83. Happy Birthday: Helping others will change your life and perspective on what’s important this year. Look for alternatives that will help you and others, and you’ll gain confidence and support to do something that benefits many. What you […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Dr. Roach details the best way to prolong life and health
DEAR DR. ROACH: If you would recommend one good thing to do in your life to prolong your life and have good health, what would it be? By the same token, if you were to recommend not doing something because it is very bad for you, and there is no health benefit to it, what […]