DEAR ABBY: I’m hoping you can help with an ongoing issue I’m having with my sister-in-law. She has verbally assaulted me four times, each time acting like she doesn’t remember what she said or apologizing — only to do it again. When these assaults happen, she’s intoxicated and high (I suspect she has an addiction […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Go through the process of elimination, and you’ll find the simplest way to reach your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Venus Williams, 43; Will Forte, 53; Greg Kinnear, 60; Barry Manilow, 80. Happy Birthday: Spend more time helping yourself and those you live with rather than pouring your energy into outside influences. It’s time to ground yourself and make your life less challenging before you start thinking about doing the […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 17
100 Years Ago:1923 According to some of the Lewiston merchants, the cold weather has continued so long that the sales of coats for children have been considerably hampered. Many parents have preferred to keep their children in their heavier garments until real warm weather broke; and now it looks as if the little tots would […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family dynamics take a toll on couple’s complex marriage
DEAR ABBY: My husband is in another state with his elderly (but still active) mother. He went to help her get her house ready for sale so she can move near us. Before he left, he was having severe panic attacks. He kept telling me he is scared of losing me (he’s been out of […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 16
100 Years Ago: 1923 A bootleggers’ convention has just been held here in Bangor. So far as known this is the first session of the kind to be held In the country since Congressman Volstead’s famous act became a law. Until this time the convention has escaped attention in the newspapers. No list of delegates […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Multiple sclerosis course is hard to predict
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis two months ago. I spent the past week hospitalized after an exacerbation during a shower, when my legs turned to jelly and I could not walk or even stand. I have a lot to learn about my disease. Are these incidents common? I’ll be starting Ocrevus […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grad student frets about boyfriend’s social life
DEAR ABBY: My partner, “Josh,” and I (we’re both male) have been together for two years. We met while living in LA and were fortunate to be accepted to grad schools in NYC. We’re not living together now as our schools are in different boroughs, but we see each other most weekends. Recently, Josh has […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: A move, home improvement or a change to your living arrangements will help you organize your life.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abby Elliott, 36; Eddie Cibrian, 50; Phil Mickelson, 53; Laurie Metcalf, 68. Happy Birthday: It’s up to you to spin things in your favor. Giving others a chance to step in and take over will lead to setbacks. Focus on how to add stability to your life. Surround yourself with […]
Posted inSun Spots
Hartford Heritage Center Needs Donations for Fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society is holding an indoor yard sale July 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hartford Town Hall. Please contact one of our members if you have items to donate. All proceeds will go toward the upkeep and restoration of the J & O Irish Museum on […]
Posted inEncore
Local acoustic acts bring talent to downtown Auburn
Local musicians will share music in free, family-friendly concerts beginning on Tuesday, June 20, in Festival Plaza in Auburn. Schedule of performers • June 20: The Toscanos • June 27: Michael Krapovicky • July 11: Brian Patricks, Maine Blues & Folk Artist • July 18: Jud Caswell • July 25: Acoustic Sunshine • Aug. 8: […]