100 Years Ago: 1925 An article for January 25, 1925 was unavailable, therefore an article from January 25, 1924 is being offered instead. Chuli Camp Fire Girls of Calvary M. E. Church spent a delightful evening at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday as guests of Mrs. J. G. Rogers. The President, Dorothy Bell, presided over […]
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Cancer: Don’t hesitate to make an offer or send out your resume.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alicia Keys, 44; Mia Kirshner, 50; Ana Ortiz, 54; Jenifer Lewis, 68; Happy Birthday: Head in a direction that offers positive change, incentives and a desire to excel. Change what you don’t like about how you look or live. Restructure your routine and focus on revising how you use your […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Sister’s drinking derails couple’s special day
DEAR ABBY: I recently married an old high school flame after 30 years apart. Since we are both in our 50s, we wanted a low-key ceremony — no wedding, no fuss, just us, madly in love and doing our thing. My older sister, the only person we told, begged me to be included — “At […]
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Looking Back on Jan. 24
100 Years Ago: 1925 “The greatest show on earth,” came off as advertised Saturday morning the eclipse of the sun by the moon, more than 90 per cent of which was visible in Lewiston and Auburn under the most ideal conditions. Roofs were crowded and the easterly windows of tall buildings were crowded. It was […]
Posted inDear Abby
Thankless weddings have worn thin for relative
DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, we were invited to my cousin’s eldest daughter’s wedding. Although my cousin and I are close, I barely know the daughter. We were invited only because my cousin wanted me there. The wedding was out of town, which necessitated a motel stay, meals and gas, in addition to a […]
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Gemini: Before you offer your time, consider the cost or consequences.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mischa Barton, 39; Tatyana Ali, 46; Ed Helms, 51; Neil Diamond, 84. Happy Birthday: New interests, qualifications, connections and opportunities will unfold this year. An aggressive approach to investment opportunities and how you handle living expenses will improve your lifestyle and ease stress. Alter your life according to your needs […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Valsartan could be the cause behind a high potassium level
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 10-year-old male who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise most days. Since 2021, I have been taking one tab of amlodipine/valsartan daily with blood pressure readings of 125-135/70-80 mm Hg […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader requests information from those who have installed solar panels
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would you please ask your readers if they could share information about solar panels? Someone came to my house and the program they offer looks very good, but I don’t know anyone with solar panels and I would like more information, such as what customers like about them or not. More details […]
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Taurus: The opportunity to make your life and relationships better will make a difference personally and professionally.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tiffani Thiessen, 51; Mariska Hargitay, 61; Gail O’Grady, 62; Richard Dean Anderson, 75. Happy Birthday: Approach opportunity and change with enthusiasm and the intent to make the most of whatever comes your way. Refuse to let uncertainty mess with your mind or cause you to miss out on something that […]
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Looking Back on Jan. 23
100 Years Ago: 1925 Janeatte Derelittle, 15, braved death to rescue her 11 years old sister Mary from the flames which destroyed her home and four other buildings at Smith’s crossing in Rumford, early Friday morning. The bed upon which little Mary was sleeping was a mass of flames and the child’s night clothes were […]