DEAR ABBY: Several members of my husband’s family let us down badly by not attending our daughter’s wedding. They had various work and other family obligations near the date of our event. “Save the Date” cards had been sent out six months prior, but we were apparently lower on their priority list. I expressed to […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 16
100 Years Ago: 1924 Lewiston is dangerously close to being cut off from its water supply. For several hours between late Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning no water was flowing through the pipes from Lake Auburn to the reservoir because of the massing of broken ice around the intake. This Is the first time this […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Probiotics may help restore good bacteria in the gut
DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently wrote that you do not recommend probiotics in healthy people. I am a 78-year-old male who, three years ago, underwent an esophagectomy to remove my esophagus and part of my stomach because of cancer. I was put on 30 mg of pantoprazole, which was later increased to 40 mg. I’ve […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Sun Spots: FedEx delivered package to wrong house
DEAR SUN SPOTS: If anyone in the vicinity of Howard Street in Mexico found a Duluth Trading Co. box had been left at your front door Thursday, Dec. 12, it was delivered to the wrong address by FedEx and I would very much appreciate hearing from you. Please call me at 207-369-0418 and leave a […]
Posted inDear Abby
Expectant mom concerned by husband’s change of tune
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married less than a year, and I’m pregnant with my first child. Our baby was planned, and we were thrilled. Something changed with my husband once I hit the second trimester. If I read something about pregnancy and try to share it with him, he instantly shuts […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius :Get out and socialize or sign up to lend a helping hand to a cause that concerns you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Dockery, 43; Adam Brody, 45; Julie Taymor, 72; Don Johnson, 75. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to financial, health and legal issues. You stand to gain leverage by taking care of such matters yourself. Talk to experts, research and base your decisions on facts and common sense. Refrain from listening […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 14
100 Years Ago: 1924 The Lewiston-Auburn Symphony orchestra was officially organized at a meeting Sunday in the quarters at the First Universalist church, Lewiston, where rehearsals are held. Fred Bumpus of Auburn, veteran musician, was elected president of the association; B. H. Dingley, vice- president; Isaac J. Martin, business manager; Mabel MacGibbon, secretary, treasurer; Wilfred […]
Posted inDear Abby
Divorcee suddenly feels pressure from boyfriend to marry
DEAR ABBY: I recently ended an 18-year marriage that should have ended many years earlier. While I was deciding to leave, I met the most wonderful man, “Winston.” He treats me like a queen — the polar opposite of my former husband. My former home was sold during divorce proceedings, and I took Winston up […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Make changes at home that help to lower your overhead or that add value to your holdings.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Hudgens, 36; Sophie Monk, 45; Beth Orton, 54; Dee Wallace, 76. Happy Birthday: Digest information, analyze your situation and contact experts for input this year. Knowledge is the path to success. Question what you don’t understand or have difficulty believing, and clear up uncertainty. Make room for new endeavors, […]
Posted inEncore
UMF Creative Writing seniors invite public to reading
After four years of dedication to the art of original and professional writing, seniors in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Creative Writing program will present readings from their capstone projects. This Senior Seminar will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, in The Landing in the Olsen Student Center at UMF. The […]