DEAR DR. ROACH: My parents are both retired medical professionals who are in their early 70s. My father has diabetes that he manages with medication, and he also has a history of recurrent prostate cancer. My mother has had osteopenia for years. They want to remain in good cardiac health and have been exercising regularly […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 29
100 Years Ago: 1925 The annual Hokey Pokey fair given by the Athletic Association at Hallowell High school will be staged on Thursday and Friday evenings of this week. All indications are that the fair this year will eclipse any previous effort. The four classes at the school each will hold important places in making […]
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Scorpio: Before making a move or taking on costly responsibilities, it is best to research and fine-tune your plans.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Gilbert, 50; Heather Graham, 55; Oprah Winfrey, 71; Tom Selleck, 80. Happy Birthday: Make home, family and personal growth and gains a priority this year. Focus on purpose, fulfillment and happiness. Put your energy where it will help accelerate the process. Consider how to use your skills in a […]
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Friendship crumbles when truth emerges about visitor
DEAR ABBY: My friend of eight years has her 55-year-old son living with her. She has been driving a man around who she told me is a friend of her son’s and she knows his family. What she never mentioned is that he’s a registered violent sex offender who was just released from prison. She […]
Posted inSun Spots
Senior couple looking for contractor to remove snow from driveways, paths
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are a senior couple looking for someone to snowplow and snowblow our two driveways and paths on our property. Is there a service like this in the Lewiston area? — No name, no town ANSWER: I edited your letter a tad because you included some personal information you don’t want to […]
Posted inEncore
Public Theatre’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ delivers warmth, humor, hope
The audience-assisted production runs through Sunday at the Lewiston professional theater.
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Sister ready to confront late brother’s abusive wife
DEAR ABBY: My brother died of cancer a year ago. During his entire 50-year marriage, I felt bad about the way his wife treated him. She snapped at him and bit his head off from the time they were first married until his death, even while he was dying. Never once did I hear him […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Prostate cancer patient gets put under active surveillance
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old white male who is active and relatively healthy. I have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. One blood test showed a PSA level of 13 ng/mL, and a second was 17 ng/mL. So, I underwent a biopsy, which showed adenocarcinoma with a Gleason score of 6 (3+3), grade […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 28
100 Years Ago: 1925 George A. Dudley pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the Lewiston municipal court to a charge of shoplifting. He was fined $25 and cost. The respondent is alleged to have taken a slice of cheese and several cans of peas valued at $1.40 at Tarr’s market on Main street Wednesday, while the […]
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Libra: Take on a project that will enhance how or where you live.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariel Winter, 27; Elijah Wood, 44; Sarah McLachlan, 57; Frank Darabont, 66. Happy Birthday: Keep moving. The year ahead is one of change, putting everything behind you and making room for new beginnings. High energy will lead to opportunity if you refuse to let uncertainty take over or listen to […]