CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mayim Bialik, 49; Madchen Amick, 54; Regina Hall, 54; Jennifer Connelly, 54. Happy Birthday: Socialize with people you want to do business with, and you’ll establish a rapport that will help you expand your circle and build a solid coalition with those you want on your team. Make this a […]
Life & Culture
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Mexico Congregational Church features carols and candles
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the “Green Church”) at 163 Main St. in Mexico, will observe Christmas Eve with a service of Carols and Candles on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to join in a celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. — Carol, Mexico ANSWER: It’s so […]
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Franco Center’s spectacular ‘Sights and Sounds of Christmas’ is a holiday tradition for families
The Franco Center’s annual Christmas show — “Sights and Sounds of Christmas” — features a variety of performances, music, and a dazzling light show with evening shows at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, and Saturday, Dec. 21, and a special late afternoon performance at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Franco Center […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Kidney function could be affected by long-term painkiller use
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old man who has recently been diagnosed with moderate-to-severe arthritis in my right knee. I am trying to figure out a healthy way to manage my chronic knee pain. Is there any danger in the long-term use of acetaminophen? I take an anticoagulant (5 mg of apixaban daily), so […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 11
100 Years Ago: 1924 The misunderstanding of a word brought an anxious family and the undertaker to meet the 7.30 p.m. train at Hallowell station one day. last week. Ernest Meader, assistant agent for American Express Company tells the following story, considered a good joke on himself. “Word had been received at the office for […]
Posted inDear Abby
After three years together truth of early days comes out
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my partner for three years. We met on a dating site but were not able to get together often because of prior plans and vacations we both had scheduled. I have now found out that his prior obligations were with another woman he was seeing. Before we became intimate, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Someone from your past will impact how you raise your profile or lifestyle. Explore the possibilities.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mo’Nique, 57; Gary Dourdann, 58; Jermaine Jackson, 70; Bess Armstrong, 71. Happy Birthday: Test yourself, do the legwork and push your mind to figure out what matters most and how to get your life on a fast track to achieving your goals and finding your bliss. It’s up to you […]
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Fundraiser for Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends needs bakers and bottles
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the past, you have always been very helpful with Tommy’s Feral Felines. This year the need is especially great due to the devastation to all the feral cat colonies from the Dec. 17, 2023, storm. We will be having Tommy’s Christmas Bake Sale and Bottle Drive this year at the Family […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Medication might be the reason behind fingernail-splitting
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a serious problem with my fingernails splitting and coming off at the edges. I have tried biotin and keratin for almost a year without results. I am an 89-year-old man who takes ibrutinib, Valtrex, allopurinol, cetirizine, and recently Eliquis and metoprolol succinate. Is there a solution for this sore, uncomfortable […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 10
100 Years Ago: 1924 An Auburn man who is a musician, and therefore much interested in the music festival, read a few days ago, of the box of luscious McIntosh red apples, the product of the Chase orchards in Buckfield, which Homer N. Chase sent to Mme. Margaret Matzenauer, who was soloist at the festival […]