Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alexander Ludwig, 29; Sydney Leroux, 31; Breckin Meyer, 47; Amy Heckerling, 67. Happy Birthday: Use your charm to get your way. Less push and more attentive behavior will help ward off trouble and encourage others to bend over backward for you. Lending a helping hand will win favors […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Take the path that offers results you feel safe pursuing
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gabourey Sidibe, 38; George Clooney, 60; Tom Bergeron, 66; Willie Mays, 90. Happy Birthday: Step outside your comfort zone. Taking a unique approach to an ongoing problem will open the door to progress, satisfaction and new beginnings. Surround yourself with people who are searching for the same thing […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Ear-popping jaw pain stems from TMJ
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have seen several doctors for my TMJ: my primary doctor and dentist, an ear nose and throat doctor, the dental hygienist and also “ask Google.” I am a 73-year-old female and have had this problem on the left side of my face for at least a couple of years. It started […]
Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend makes a grab for woman’s child tax credit
DEAR ABBY: My daughter received her tax refund recently. It amounted to $8,700. Approximately $5,000 is for overpaying on taxes. Approximately $3,000 is the child tax credit she receives for her two children. Her boyfriend, the father of the two boys, thinks he’s entitled to some of her money. Now, I understand the child tax […]
Posted inSun Spots
Searching for special earring, owner of keys
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Friday, April 30, mid-morning, I lost an earring, evidently while taking off my mask while I was either leaving my doctor’s appointment or shopping. I had been at 12 High St. in Lewiston the first time I removed my mask and the second time I had left Big Lots in Auburn […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife discovers man’s secret interest in escorts
DEAR ABBY: I just found out my husband has been looking at escorts in the local area. I know he has watched porn, but that never bothered me. When I confronted him about seeing his search for escorts, he said he just clicked on a link that popped up on a porn site. (I have […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Progress will bring you joy and make you proud
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adele, 33; Henry Cavill, 38; Danielle Fishel, 40; Tina Yothers, 48. Happy Birthday: Do your best to be helpful. Spend more time accomplishing and less time making a big deal out of trivial matters. Look for the good and the positive, and you’ll find a way to get […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Does my implantable heart recorder get international service?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Many years ago, I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and then was on medication for 10+ years. I eventually had an ablation done, and I am finally back in normal rhythm. I have been off all meds for AFib for over a year. Two of my family members have had strokes due […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Gordon Thomas Ward to perform in Camden
Gordon Thomas Ward will take the state at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 7, at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. in Camden. The in-person SoundCheck series continues in Camden with a performance by Winter Harbor-based singer-songwriter. He’s proficient on the six-, eight- and 12-string guitars, and his latest album is last year’s “Eiderdown,” home […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Denny Breau concert planned in Freeport
A Denny Breau concert is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 7, at Cadenza, at 5 Depot St. in Freeport. Breau’s rhythmically flawless and dazzlingly clear style allows him to do amazing and stunning things with a six-string guitar. He first draws in an audience with a finely arranged melody and then slides effortlessly into […]