DEAR SUN SPOTS: As Pi Day approaches, Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (“Green Church”) at 163 Main St., will celebrate with a sale of homemade pies on Saturday, March 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. Pre-orders will be taken for 9-inch apple, chocolate cream and blueberry pies at $15 each. Please call the church phone at […]
Life & Culture
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 24
100 Years Ago: 1925 A gray horse owned by Edmond Ouelette of Lewiston Junction which either wandered off or was stolen from Lincoln street, Sunday while the owner was attending church, was recovered Monday near the Bates College campus by the Lewiston police. The wagon was reported to be still missing however. 50 Years Ago: […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Family members aren’t impressed with brother’s fiancée
DEAR ABBY: My brother just got engaged to the “WOAT” (Worst of All Time). They have been dating for 2 1/2 years, and nobody in the family has anything good to say about her. In the past, he always had stable relationships with girls we really enjoyed. But now he’s getting older, his friends are […]
Posted inDr. Roach
It’s difficult to tell when penicillin is causing an allergic reaction
DEAR DR. ROACH: About 45 years ago, I came down with a rash on my chest and stomach from taking ampicillin. I was told never to take penicillin again. I’m allergic to many antibiotics, which makes treating me (an elderly person) very challenging. Now my doctor feels that I should be able to take ampicillin. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Make your space more affordable, efficient and comfortable.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: O’Shea Jackson Jr., 34; Billy Zane, 59; Helen Shaver, 74; Edward James Olmos, 78. Happy Birthday: Offering a helping hand will satisfy your soul and spur new friendships. Your dedication, loyalty and consideration will encourage positive change. Greater involvement in lively activities that promise to keep you in good shape […]
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Donating your soda can tabs
“Friends, I’m asking you to look for ways to help your neighbors. Kindness matters.”
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Focus on personal gain, not giving your blood, sweat and tears to benefit someone else.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dakota Fanning, 31; Emily Blunt, 42; Kristin Davis, 60; Patricia Richardson, 74. Happy Birthday: Charm, creativity and boundaries will pave the way to a bright future. Recognizing and applying your niche to everyday life will open a window of opportunity. Don’t underestimate those who try to recruit you to see […]
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Young man’s entitled attitude wears thin at home
DEAR ABBY: I am blessed with two sons who live with me. They are in their mid-20s. The younger one is an amazing young man. He’s strong, confident but not cocky, and happy. He’s in college, works part-time and plays in a band, among other things. My older son is the opposite. Since he was […]
Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend hasn’t left his home in over a year
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with someone for 11 months. We’re both each other’s first relationship after being single for a few years following traumatic breakups. During our entire relationship, he has not cut his hair, left his house or socialized with anyone besides me, except via text. He doesn’t visit me, […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 22
100 Years Ago: 1925 An article for February 22, 1925 is unavailable, an article from February 22, 1924 is being offered instead. Washington’s Birthday heralded the second annual Winter Carnival for Hallowell. The day apparently was made for the occasion and the whole town turned out in honor of King Winter, and his bunch of […]