DEAR DR. ROACH: What is your opinion of the keto diet? I have been doing it for a few weeks now and lost a few pounds, but it goes against everything I usually eat — high quantities of red meat, lots of full-fat foods and dairy. Since I am losing some weight and actually feel […]
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Gym pays off with arm-wrestling
DEAR ABBY: I’m average, fitness-wise, and work in an office. My girlfriend, who is naturally athletic, has belonged to a gym for a year. Our two fitness paths collided when I was enjoying a coffee with her and her training partner, “Trixi,” at her place one day. Trixi made a muscle. When I complimented her […]
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Angela Marie Ridley
LEWISTON — Angela Marie Ridley, 34, formerly of Lisbon Falls and now of Lewiston, died at Central Maine Medical Center because of a drug overdose Wednesday, May 16. Angela was born April 22, 1984, in Lewiston, the daughter of Kevin Ridley and Carol Merrill. She attended local schools, graduating from St. Dominic’s High School in the […]
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Antoinette "Toni" Darling
AUBURN — Antoinette (Toni) Darling 94, a resident of Auburn, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 17, at the Hospice House, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Fort Kent on Jan. 17, 1924, the daughter of Damaise and Georgianna (Charette) Bois. She married Donald Darling in 1941 at Sts. Peter and Paul […]
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Phyllis Henderson
AUBURN — Phyllis Henderson of Auburn passed away peacefully at the Hospice House on Friday, May 18. She had just recently celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends. Before moving to Maine in 2003, Phyllis resided in Framingham Mass., where she had served as patient coordinator for the Framingham Heart Study, a Boston University and […]
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The Hot Corner: Dirigo shows success is fleeting
Youth sports are my life. They were crucial to my own educational process, and I still believe in this profession because I honor how much student athletics mean to the development of countless others. It is with this affection for the games people play, and for that special nook of the world you all still […]
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Carleton "Carl" Hallock
SCARBOROUGH — Carleton “Carl” Harold Hallock, 65 years old, lost his hard-fought battle to cancer with dignity Thursday, May 17. He was surrounded by his loving friends and family until his very last breath. Born on Sept. 20, 1952, in Lewiston, Maine, to Jeanne and Harold Hallock. He attended school in East Auburn and graduated from […]
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Thomas Grace Jr.
RUMFORD — Graveside services for Thomas H. Grace Jr. of Westbrook and formerly of the Rumford area were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Rumford Center Cemetery, Rumford Center, with the Rev. Arthur Meader officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 Franklin […]
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Libra: Change what you don't like
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fairuza Balk, 44; Lisa Edelstein, 52; Nick Cassavetes, 59; Judge Reinhold, 61. Happy Birthday: Speed it up and plan to get things done this year. Overdue changes at home, trips or educational pursuits you’ve been putting off should be a priority. This is a year of accomplishment and positioning yourself […]
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Briefly: Local
Androscoggin County Democrats meeting LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at the Democratic Coordinated Campaign Office, 124 Lisbon St. Androscoggin County Democrats and other interested persons are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 207-784-5726. ‘Surviving an Active Shooter’ training FARMINGTON — The Farmington Police Department will […]