Waterford society opening museum WATERFORD — The Waterford Historical Society will meet on Thursday, July 12, at the Old Town House museum in Waterford Flat. There will be an open house from 7 to 9 p.m., focusing on textiles and their makers, especially hooked and braided rugs. The museum will open for the first time from 9 […]
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Why your run could bene?t from four extra legs
Like a lot of runners, when Ducky Waite doesn’t get his regular run, he gets restless and antsy. The 4 1/2-year-old pit bull-Doberman mix gets into the trash or rams a chew toy into his owners until he gets some exercise. “He is a high-energy dog, and as a runner I get that,” said his […]
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Cobblestones performing at Meetinghouse
OTISFIELD — The Bell Hill Meetinghouse in Otisfield will be the scene of another joyful, jazzy show on Sunday, July 8, when the Cobblestones treat the public to more great music. This concert begins at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Come listen to these five performers and their eclectic mix of pop favorites, acoustic rock, and progressive […]
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Embarrassing fecal incontinence
DEAR DR. ROACH: I hope you can help elderly folks (like myself, age 83) who have a very embarrassing situation wherein their stool seeps out of them. The problem is only noted when I sit down and find that my underwear sticks to me. The problem appears to happen anytime, and sometimes AFTER a bowel […]
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Son disapproves of mom's romance
DEAR ABBY: I am a 64-year-old widow who lost my husband 5 1/2 years ago. I became reacquainted with a former classmate at a high school reunion, and we started dating. He makes me laugh, takes me to dinner and movies, and we have a great time together. One night, I let him stay over […]
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Nurse practitioner joins Franklin Health Primary Care
FARMINGTON — Nurse practitioner Kristy Hilton, APRN, FNP-C, has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as a provider at Franklin Health Primary Care. Hilton received her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from Walden University in Minneapolis. Prior to that she received an associate’s degree in nursing from Kennebec Valley Community College. Hilton […]
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Game found, sewing machine repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In June 28 Sun Spots I saw the inquiry from Linda at Frye School Senior Housing about Super Tock 4. I have ordered the 20-inch version of the board game from Amazon. It should arrive Monday and I will have it delivered to Frye School Senior Housing on Tuesday. Thank you for […]
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Hall-of-Fame pro bowler, Auburn native Pete Couture dies at 73
Auburn native Pete Couture won five titles on the PBA tour and nine on the PBA50 tour. Couture has died at the age of 73. (Submitted photo) Pro bowler Pete Couture, third from right, was inducted into the Auburn-Lewiston Hall of Fame in May, along with William Hood, Raymond DeBlois and Carolyn Court. (Sun Journal […]
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Flags retired at Liberty Fest service
LEWISTON — The Liberty Fest held a Salute to the American Flag and Retirement Ceremony on Tuesday night at Veterans Memorial Park to commemorate and properly dispose of American flags that are no longer serviceable. Miss Maine 2018 Olivia Mayo sang the national anthem to open the ceremony, and then the three large flags that […]
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Former Boston College pitcher Dunn shuts down Sea Dogs
Binghamton’s Tim Tebow dives into home plate as Portland’s Jhon Nunez attempts to put the tag on Tebow during Tuesday’s game at Hadlock Field. Tebow was called out on the play. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — He was the Boston College closer in mid-April of his junior season, in 2016. Then Justin Dunn […]