DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m writing in regarding my 92-year-old father. He has always been active, still plays golf and had played softball up until the age of 88. My father has a history of blood clots, so he is on blood thinners. Nowadays, my father is constantly fatigued; walking out to the garage leaves him […]
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Looking Back on June 27
100 Years Ago: 1923 People of Franklin County are seeing what may be the last days of the Sandy River Railroad, the narrow gauge. On June 30th the Maine Central gives up its management and control, and the Sandy River R. R. Phillips and Rangeley will probably go into receivers hands. 50 Years Ago: 1973 […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: A change of plans will disrupt your schedule unless you have a backup plan with experts who can help you do your best.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Westwick, 36; Drake Bell, 37; Tobey Maguire, 48; J.J. Abrams, 57. Happy Birthday: Being observant will enrich your life by helping you make better decisions. Don’t be a follower; do what you enjoy most. Take pride in what you do, and don’t fear being different. Learning as you go […]
Posted inDear Abby
Mother-in-law’s restaurant hysterics make dining out miserable
DEAR ABBY: I would like your help on how to deal with a problem I am having with my mother-in-law. The in-laws call at least once a week wanting us to go out to dinner with them. It’s embarrassing because my mother-in-law is always horrible to the waiter. She complains about everything and usually causes […]
Posted inSun Spots
Turner Public Library to hold annual sale of books, puzzles, CDs, treasures
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Turner Public Library will hold its annual book sale over four days: Saturday, July 1; Monday, July 3; Tuesday, July 4; and Wednesday, July 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Thousands of offerings will include books for all ages and interests as well as CDs, puzzles and assorted other […]
Posted inEncore
Oshima Brothers to grace stage at The Vienna Union Hall
The Oshima Brothers share their unique blend of heart-based harmonies at at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, at The Vienna Union Hall. Maine-based indie duo, Oshima Brothers have been creating music together since childhood. The brothers blend songs from the heart with blood harmonies to produce a “roots-based pop sound that is infectious.” (NPR) […]
Posted inDear Abby
Doctor’s bedside manner is a bit too friendly
DEAR ABBY: Is it a problem that my doctor is a bit of a flirt? I had a procedure recently, and when it was completed, the doctor announced, “All set!” My reflexive response of gratitude, relief and optimism that the procedure would help me was, “Beautiful!” Doctor’s response to that was, “Just like you.” Now, […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 26
100 Years Ago: 1923 Only two girls were missing from the roll call at the Lewiston-Auburn telephone exchange on Park street, Lewiston, Tuesday morning – first day of the strike among telephone operators throughout New England, called by Miss Julia O’Connor, department head of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. It was said that only […]
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Aries: Get involved in activities that allow you to show off your attributes.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariana Grande, 30; Ryan Tedder, 44; Derek Jeter, 49; Chris O’Donnell, 53. Happy Birthday: Take control and simplify your life by decluttering, organizing and replacing bad habits with healthy living. Call the shots and designate time and effort where they count most. Refrain from making unnecessary changes or listening to […]
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Man’s frequent nighttime urination due to enlarged prostate
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 76-year-old male who has had nighttime urination problems for many years. I must get up from sleeping every 1.5 hours. I can set my clock by the urge! I was prescribed tamsulosin, which I took for many months, but it wasn’t effective. I was then prescribed tadalafil, which I have […]