DEAR DR. ROACH: You have written many times about elevated cholesterol, but I have never seen anything about low cholesterol. I am an 86-year-old man with Type 2 diabetes that has been treated with moderate success using oral medication. I am 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weigh 160 pounds. I exercise regularly. My total […]
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Looking Back on Sept. 24
100 Years Ago: 1918 Everyone is to be depended upon to help make the gathering of material for gas-masks a success. The Community Chorus pledged its support through Captain Stiles, who was one of the most enthusiastic speakers at the meeting held at the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce, last night. Local fire stations are to […]
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Death notices for Monday, Sept. 24
KILBRETH — Frank W. “Billy”, 91, a resident of Turner, passed away Thursday, Sept. 20, in Portland. Funeral services will be held with full military honors at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Advent Christian Church, 7 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls. Visitation will be held at the church from 1 to 2 p.m., prior […]
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Afraid to be alone, man starts affairs with married women
DEAR ABBY: My son has taken it upon himself to get romantically involved with two different married women. He’s newly divorced after a long marriage and hates the idea of being alone. He says he loves them both, but realizes there’s no future with either one, so he’s trying to extricate himself from the jam […]
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Military Note: Airman graduates basic training
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Matthew Beaucage graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward […]
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Work First employee recognized
As part of the celebration of the national Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, Work First Inc. of Farmington has announced that Anne LeBlanc, center, has been named the Direct Support Professional of the Year. LeBlanc was selected by her peers for the honor. She has worked for Work First for 20 years with unwavering dedication […]
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Norman Dubois
AUBURN — Norman Dubois, 79, of Auburn died at the Hospice House on Monday, Sept. 17, after a battle with cancer. He was born May 29, 1939, the son of Albert and Florida Nolin Dubois. Norman had his formal education at St. Peter’s School and graduated from St. Dominic’s in 1957. He was always competitive, either […]
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Hailey Mealey's 'Insecta' series comes to Wilton library
WILTON — The Wilton Free Public Library will present Hailey Mealey’s new series, “Insecta,” from Saturday, Sept. 29, to Thursday, Nov. 15. A reception with light refreshments will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4. This new series fuses her love of color, anatomical structures and insects, which is inspired by the insect-related work […]
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Art Walk LA packs in performances on Friday for September's dance theme
LEWISTON — L-A Arts is pleased to invite the public to the Friday, Sept. 28, Art Walk LA in downtown Lewiston and Auburn, which will feature a series of dance performances. As a complement to the rich array of visual art exhibits and gallery receptions that characterize every Art Walk LA, this year’s series features […]
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Prime Rib Dinner, TV Infomerials
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the Sept. 20 Sun Spots, Cole Farms (64 Lewiston Rd. in Gray) has a delicious prime rib that is available on the weekends. It’s worth a try. — Louise, Auburn DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is about the person looking for good prime rib. Village Inn in Auburn has a […]