DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 is set to sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday at the parish hall at Holy Family Church at 607 Sabattus St. in Lewiston. To make an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.—Raymond, no town ANSWER: Once you get plowed […]
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Taurus: The ideas you implement will lead to positive change and wow everyone you encounter on your journey.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: The Weeknd, 35; Elizabeth Olsen, 36; Ice-T, 67; LeVar Burton, 68. Happy Birthday: Prospects look promising this year. Put the investments, contracts and legal matters you encounter to rest, and peace of mind will follow. Personal gains, better health and self-improvement projects will offer positive results and help build a […]
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Woman’s poor choices impact health of aging mother
DEAR ABBY: I am a healthy older woman living alone in a building for seniors. I’ve known some of my neighbors most of my life. I consider us like a family. My problem is, my 49-year-old daughter, “Jasmine,” has been a pill addict for the last 20 years. I’ve tried repeatedly to help her. I’ve […]
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Aries: Helping others can be gratifying, but you must take time to nurture yourself if you want to maintain a positive attitude.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Riley, 39; Matt Groening, 71; Melissa Manchester, 74; Jane Seymour, 74. Happy Birthday: You are in a better position than you realize. Don’t wait for things to happen; jump in, trust and believe in yourself, and expand your goals. Emotions and money won’t mix well. Look for bargains, use […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 15
100 Years Ago: 1925 A flaming gas meter in the cellar of a tenement occupied by Dr. Robert Brown, Sabattus Street, resulted in a call from the Lewiston Fire Department chemical crew Saturday night. The gas meter damage was all. The doctor is said to have detected the odor of gas from the cellar and […]
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man’s need for speed makes wife want to hit the brakes
DEAR ABBY: My husband is an adrenaline junkie who loves high speeds and fast cars. I am the opposite. I hate riding in fast cars, on roller coasters or anything adrenaline-related. I have explained to him many times that I don’t enjoy going fast in his super-fast car, yet he keeps asking me to go […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Patient needs to find the cause behind severe back/knee pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have suffered from chronic low back pain that affects my knees. I have seen at least six physical therapists, and nothing helps. At times, I have been prescribed 4 mg of methylprednisolone for six days. It helps calm inflammation down and helps me move without severe pain. (I still have pain, […]
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Close relationship with stepdad makes spouse uncomfortable
DEAR ABBY: My mom and stepdad (“Hugh”) are divorcing after 20 years of marriage. Mom has been involved with scammers for the last two years, giving away money and her Social Security number. I no longer talk to her because of this. She actually expected me to drive her places to meet these men and […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 14
100 Years Ago: 1925 Let us introduce to you Mrs. J. Charles MacDonald, minister. Many Lewiston and Auburn people know her well as a minister’s wife. Not so many are aware that she is a preacher. Yet she has performed double duty and knows the best, if not the worst, about both jobs; and she […]
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Pisces: Keeping your feelings and intentions private is essential until you better understand how others will react.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Drew Bledsoe, 53; Simon Pegg, 55; Meg Tilly, 65; Terry Gross, 74. Happy Birthday: Move confidently; walk with a swagger and command attention. Be objective, dissect every bit of information you receive and propose a plan regardless of who is with you. Change begins with you, but first, establish what […]