Dr. Andrea Bonior Special to The Washington Post Q. My older sister was terrible to me growing up and in early adulthood. She excluded and mocked me whenever possible and was the classic “mean girl.” She never showed any interest in my life or my special occasions or otherwise made it seem like she cared. […]
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Cloutier — Massey engagement
LEWISTON — Rene and Lannette Cloutier of Turner and Bruce and Lisa Berry of New Gloucester announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Tasha Cloutier of Lewiston and Robert Massey of Lewiston. The future bride is a 2014 graduate of Leavitt Area High School and the future groom is a 2008 graduate of […]
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Bustins: A very friendly island ‘somewhere in the middle’
Lyn McElwee pauses thoughtfully before answering the question I pose to her, which has been forming in my mind all day – actually, for the last 10 years. “Hmm. I’m not sure,” she responds. “I don’t know. Maybe just let them experience it through your eyes.” Lyn is not the type to be short on […]
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Query: What’s your favorite lunch deal?
Everybody knows at least one amazing lunch deal. Maybe it’s a $3.99 lobster roll with real lobster. (Yes, we know where.) Or a $6.99 Italian sandwich combo with a mountain of homemade onion rings and a drink. (Ditto.) Maybe it’s cheap, wonderful pizza slices or a sandwich big enough for three meals or a fresh […]
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Christopher Elliott, Travel Navigator: Be aware of new fees assessed by travel industry
Christopher Elliott Special to The Washington Post In the travel industry, new fees and restrictions tend to have one thing in common: They are introduced without fanfare and easily overlooked. Travel companies apparently hope that you won’t notice them until you are at the front desk or the final checkout screen. You probably aren’t aware […]
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Helwigs celebrate 50th anniversary
AUBURN — Don and Donna Helwig celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and Donna’s 70th birthday by taking a seven-day cruise to several of the Hawaiian Islands. They swam in the beautiful blue waters of Molokini (Maui) with giant sea turtles and saw Moray eels, octopi and an abundance of colorful coral and fish. On the […]
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Dear Abby: Dad questioned after hosting son’s teammates
DEAR ABBY: My 13-year-old son plays on a local travel sports team. Many of his teammates could be considered lower class or lower middle class. We live in a luxurious home. We don’t flaunt it, and we’re not snobbish. All of the kids and the parents get along, and socioeconomic status plays no role in […]
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Eugenia Last horoscope, Leo: Don’t let anyone meddle in your affairs
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cole Sprouse, 27; Dylan Sprouse, 27; Meghan Markle, 38; Barack Obama, 58. Happy Birthday: Take everything into consideration this year before making a move. A steady pace forward will lead to greater stability, insight and confidence. Personal improvement at home and with those you care about most will be what […]
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Andrea Bonior, Baggage Check: Show concern but also listen
Andrea Bonior Special to The Washington Post Q. My 35-year-old son has recently put on quite a bit of weight, and my husband and I are at odds about whether we should bring it up. He feels strongly that, because obesity and heart issues run in his family, we need to alert our son to […]