DEAR DR. ROACH: My son has been experiencing what he thinks is neuropathy in his arms and fingers. He currently feels sharp pain in his fingers. He has a tingling feeling as well. The orthopedic surgeon’s office put him on meloxicam, and he wears an arm brace as well as a computer brace. Is meloxicam […]
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Fate of exercise equipment becomes sore subject
DEAR ABBY: Several years ago, while living with my sister, I bought a $900 rowing machine I could barely afford. I loved it and used it often. Two years ago, since we were moving out, I decided to let my sister take the rowing machine because my new apartment building had three and hers had […]
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Pisces: Consider your options before making final decision
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carey Mulligan, 36; Kylie Minogue, 53; Christa Miller, 57; Gladys Knight, 77. Happy Birthday: Stay on top of your spending habits this year. Look for alternative ways to bring in cash. Physical action will help you achieve what you set out to do. Listen to reason, verify facts and don’t […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 28
100 Years Ago: 1921 Cold, raw weather didn’t prevent a large attendance at the May day exercises on the Bates campus Wednesday afternoon. If the sun did not shine as brightly as might have been desired, the beautiful, many-colored costumes against the somber greenness of the mountain background gave a sufficient brightness to the arena […]
Posted inSun Spots
Blood drive scheduled Saturday at Lisbon Falls church hall
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 will sponsor a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Parish Hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. in Lisbon Falls. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. Thank you for all the wonderful assistance you give every […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Three short comedies by Maine playwright available to stream
Freeport Players
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Don’t get roped into something you don’t want to do
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Colfer, 31; Shanola Hampton, 44; Jack McBrayer, 48; Paul Bettany, 50. Happy Birthday: Honesty is the best policy, regardless of what others choose to do. Don’t make promises you don’t intend to keep. An upfront approach to life, love and happiness will help you get to a comfortable, convenient […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Marketing pharmaceuticals to the public
DEAR DR. ROACH: As I watch TV, I see a lot of drug advertisements. Why would the drug companies advertise to the general public when doctors are the people prescribing the new drugs? Or are they advertising to doctors through TV and the general public just sees the advertisement? — C.S. ANSWER: I do not […]
Posted inDear Abby
Forgetfulness in everyday life leads to anxiety
DEAR ABBY: While I am excited for new opportunities in my life, I cannot shake the feeling I am losing something. I am always losing something, whether it be my phone, my keys or my wallet. Once I lost my retainers and had to pay $300 for new ones. I have trouble keeping track of […]