The Franklin County Fiddlers, under the direction of Steven Muise, will hold its annual concert and reunion “Home For The Holidays” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Old South First Congregational Church in Farmington. Muise loves to see the alumni join the performance. Admission is by donation and will be open seating. […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 13
100 Years Ago: 1924 Ready to play “Alias Santa Claus?” to some Lewiston and Auburn youngsters. The first list of children, who through the Salvation Army have made their wishes for Christmas, is published today in the Lewiston Journal. The names will be identified by a number and a first name but addresses of the […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Epidural injections could provide relief for back and butt pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old male and have had pain in my buttocks down to my outside thigh muscles. My primary care doctor ordered an MRI of the lower back and referred me to an orthopedic doctor who specializes in back issues. The doctor diagnosed my condition as lumbar spondylosis based on disc […]
Posted inDear Abby
Defeated husband has fallen into a downward spiral
DEAR ABBY: My husband is miserable. Five years ago, he was fired from his job of more than 25 years, and the small issues he had with depression, alcohol and smoking have multiplied exponentially. He sleeps until 10 or 11 a.m., showers only two or three times a week, rarely eats and has a drink […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Protect your assets and possessions from anyone wanting to take advantage of you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Swift, 35; Jamie Foxx, 57; Steve Buscemi, 67; Wendie Malick, 74. Happy Birthday: Not all opportunities fit your circumstances. Taking advantage of too much simultaneously will result in mistakes due to misinformation and not taking the time necessary to plan your actions. A tight-fisted financial plan will help keep […]
Posted inSun Spots
Holiday fair tomorrow at Sixth Street Congregational Church
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn will hold a Holiday Fair on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be available for $3. Choices are chili, corn chowder and hot dogs, with brownies for dessert. Coffee will be available for $1. There will be […]
Posted inEncore
‘A Christmas Carol’ this weekend only at The Public Theatre
Get your holiday off to a great start with The Public Theatre’s acclaimed and inventive adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” being performed this weekend only. Six actors and a live fiddler perform the Dickens’ out of this holiday classic sure to delight audiences of all ages. Performances are planned for 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 12
100 Years Ago: 1924 “Dan” Chapman of Mechanic Falls, formerly of Lewiston, owes his life to a slender elm tree. The touring car he was driving skidded off the Mechanic Falls-Auburn road, west of Hearse House Hill, over the sheer embankment, dropping 20 feet into the deepest part of the Little Androscoggin River. The machine […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Woman struggles with constant constipation for many decades
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife is 51 and has generally struggled with constipation for as long as I’ve known her (many decades). Several weeks ago, an extended period without bowel movements began. She regularly uses Miralax, fiber bars, other laxatives, and even prune juice, to no effect. She has been giving herself an enema, but […]
Posted inDear Abby
Dating app disappointments fail to meet man’s needs
DEAR ABBY: As a 22-year-old gay man, I have tried dating apps to no avail. One guy was 10 years older than me, ex-military (Air Force) and extremely clingy in the first few hours of texting. He said he was “deeply in love with me,” “wanted a future with me,” etc. The other guys I […]