DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am hoping that someone has a good old-fashioned home remedy to remove plantar warts on the foot. I can’t afford the cost of the doctor. — No name, Farmington. ANSWER: Sun Spots recommends speaking to a medical professional about health concerns. Most insurance providers have a 24-hour nurse hotline for questions […]
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Grondin to address Rotarians March 22
AUBURN — Katy Grondin, will be the featured guest speaker of the LA Breakfast Rotary breakfast, to be held from 7 a.m to 8 a.m., Wednesday, March 22, at the United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn. Grondin is the Superintendent of Schools for the city of Auburn. She moved from Connecticut to Maine in […]
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‘Essentials of College Planning’ LEWISTON — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host free workshops entitled “Essentials of College Planning” for adults 19 and older at 10 a.m. Wednesdays, March 15 and 29 at the Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way. FMI, register: 1-800-281-3703, meoc.maine.edu. Star Teachings of TEA TURNER — A community gathering of Star Teachings of TEA dedicated to practicing kindness will take […]
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Financial freedom to be discussed at Lifetree Café
LEWISTON — Practical strategies for overcoming debt and achieving financial independence will be discussed at Lifetree Café at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, titled “Financial Freedom: Practical Advice From a Man Who Had It All — and Lost It,” features a filmed interview with Matt Bell, a financial adviser who […]
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Independent investigation needed
I am very concerned about the ongoing disclosures of contact with the Russian government by members of the Donald Trump campaign and now in his administration. First, Gen. John Kelly and now Jeff Sessions, the Attorney General, have admitted to communication with members of the Russian government. Sessions lied, under oath, during his nomination process. […]
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Dianne Lake
RUMFORD — Dianne Lake, 70, died Friday, March 10, at the Rumford Hospital. She was a resident of Royal Avenue in Rumford. Born in Halmetter, N.J., on Oct. 5, 1946, she was a daughter of Wanda Rose. She attended schools on Halmetter, N.J. Dianne worked at Johnson and Johnson as an executive director in the […]
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Pisces: Follow the rules and avoid trouble
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Davis, 24; Thora Birch, 35; Johnny Knoxville, 46; Terrence Howard, 48. Happy Birthday: Listen carefully and ease into any situation with an open mind and a reasonable response. Gather information and consider every angle before you make a decision. Don’t rush into anything that doesn’t feel quite right. Emotional […]
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Oxygen monitor for Roxbury Pond arrives
ANDOVER — Andover’s librarian, Janet Farrington, and her friend, Hazel Wightman, were key cheerleaders and supportive advisers for a fundraising campaign spearheaded by local lake water quality volunteer monitors Ross and Christine Swain. The Swains are volunteers for the Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program and track water quality indicators at Roxbury Pond, also known as […]
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Make America great again?
“Make America great again” is a catchy slogan, but this country doesn’t need a makeover by Republicans and President Donald Trump, that Tweeter of false accusations, insults and incorrect “facts.” I think the underlying slogan is “Make America white again,” which promotes discrimination against everyone who is not a white Christian fundamentalist. America is a […]
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Rural Community Action Ministry seeks volunteers
LEEDS — Rural Community Action Ministry, a nonprofit agency in Leeds, is seeking individuals who want to make a short- or long-term commitment to become a volunteer for RCAM. Volunteering opportunities are available in all of the RCAM’s service areas, which include the following towns: Buckfield, Canton, Greene, Hartford, Leeds, Litchfield, Livermore, Livermore Falls, Monmouth, […]