100 Years Ago: 1924 John H. Crowley, Jr., and Dr. E. A. Freeman of Lewiston jumped from the former’s Hudson coach they were riding in about three seconds before the Bar Harbor Express struck it at the Maine Central railroad crossing in Monmouth at 8.50 o’clock Tuesday morning. 50 Years Ago: 1974 Two Lewiston men, […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Daughter’s boyfriend is in no hurry to grow up
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have a daughter, “Liz,” who is our life. She’s 28 and a nurse. Her boyfriend, “Owen,” used to be a heavy cannabis user. My wife suspects he still uses it when he gets “stressed.” He is also a gambler. We have tried to give Owen a chance. He had […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Woman with vertigo might need treatment if symptoms persist
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old female. A month ago, I woke up with vertigo, thought it was caused by a plugged ear, and went to the doctor with this complaint. He cleaned my ear and told me to return if the vertigo did not go away. It did not. So, I began doing […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Acting in haste isn’t in your best interest.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Munro Chambers, 34; Jason Belmonte, 41; Josh Radnor, 50; Martina McBride, 58. Happy Birthday: You can lighten your burden if you keep things moving this year. Use your energy and intellect to recognize what’s no longer essential in your life and to get rid of dead weight. It’s time to […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Reader Wants to Donate to ShareCenter
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know if the Share Center is still open? Are they accepting donations?—No name, no town ANSWER: According to the SHARECenter web site (www.sharecenterme.org), the SHARECenter at 1830 Lisbon St. in Lewiston is closed until mid-August so they can restock. The G-RE-En For ME Emporium is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Avoid having overindulgent behavior and embellishing facts.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dustin Milligan, 39; Sally Struthers, 77; Jim Davis, 79; Peter Cullen, 83. Happy Birthday: Being detailed will make a difference this year. Go above and beyond. It’s time to step up, lead the way and make your mark. Learn from experience, and you will avoid making the same mistake twice. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband has long endured insults from wife
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 50-year-old man, married for 17 years with two kids. I have a mostly good marriage, but I have been noticing things that bother me. Almost daily, my wife seems to insult me or make a sarcastic comment. I work long hours because of the nature of my job, which my wife […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 27
100 Years Ago: 1924 Residents of Auburn may plan on one of the finest water systems by October 1st of any city in New England for the foundation of the pumping station at Lake Auburn has been completed and work on the brick walls begins Monday. 50 Years Ago: 1974 Over $200 worth of merchandise […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Set an example by doing for yourself, and self-advertising will prompt the following.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Schilling, 40; Jonathan Rhys Meyers, 47; Cassandra Clare, 51; Maya Rudolph, 52. Happy Birthday: Pace yourself this year. Pay attention to detail, plan your actions, and weigh the pros and cons before you initiate change. Tidy up loose ends instead of starting something new. The idea is to cleanse […]
Posted inDear Abby
Reverberations continue after falling out at work
DEAR ABBY: I worked for 11 years in the accounting department of a busy law firm. During my tenure, my three much younger colleagues married and started families. Due to the inevitable trials of raising kids, planned, unplanned and often simultaneous absences became commonplace, which left me to run the department alone. During my last […]