DEAR ABBY: When I was young and even as I grew older, my father touched me inappropriately. It made me uncomfortable even as an adult. I feel like when I was very small, something more may have happened. I may have been drugged to keep me from remembering. I know a few weird things that […]
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Patient with recurrences of diverticulitis debates surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had diverticulitis repeatedly since 2016. It’s been bad enough 10 times (with belly pain and fever) that I was given antibiotics. I’ve had it at least that many more times where I wasn’t as ill (usually just had belly pain), and I didn’t take antibiotics, since it went away on its […]
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Looking Back on July 19
100 Years Ago: 1924 John W. Davis, the democratic presidential nominee, after some persuasion, posed for photographers as he passed through Bath early today on his way from New York to Islesboro. Mr. Davis also thanked the people who had gathered at the station for the interest they had shown and said later he hoped […]
Posted inSun Spots
Veteran is grateful to stranger who paid for lunches for him and his relatives
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Tuesday, July 16, my cousin Richard, brother Dan, and I were having lunch at The Station Grill in Lewiston. All of us are veterans, and I was wearing my AF hat. As a gentleman was walking out, he stopped at our table and said, “‘Thank you for your service to our […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband’s unexplained disinterest may signal end of marrige
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 15 years and share a 14-year-old son. We no longer have a physical relationship. I’m trying to decide if it’s worth getting a divorce. Our marital relations were what I would consider normal, at least once a week, before and during my pregnancy. However, once […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Start a fitness program or change your eating habits or friends to ensure you have the best advantage in life, love and liberty.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lamar Johnson, 30; Chace Crawford, 39; Kristen Bell, 44; Vin Diesel, 57. Happy Birthday: Head into new territory and discover what you are missing. Use your imagination this year, and you’ll find something exciting to incorporate into your everyday routine. The sky is the limit once you open your mind […]
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Diabetic patient wants to switch from metformin to Ozempic
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have Type 2 diabetes. My BMI is 29. My last A1C was 8.4%. I currently take metformin and glipizide. I’ve asked my doctor about the new medications, like Ozempic and Mounjaro, but he is reluctant to prescribe them. The past two times we’ve discussed it, he talked me out of it, […]
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Looking Back on July 18
100 Years Ago: 1924 The most enthusiastic meeting held by the newly organized Lions’ club of Auburn was enjoyed by 24 members at Paradise Farm Thursday evening. Mrs. Kendrie served one of her delicious chicken dinners and after everyone had done justice to the “bird”, their attention was turned to the king of the animal […]
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Pleasant St. Drop-in Center requesting donations of summer clothing for homeless
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Here at Pleasant St. Drop-in Center, we need summer clothing. Please look in your closets and other storage areas and pass on whatever you can. We especially need sweatshirts and men’s underwear. We also need deodorant, body wipes, shampoo, conditioner, rain ponchos, emergency survival blankets, regular blankets, flashlights, and batteries. We really […]
Posted inEncore
Deertrees Theatre to present production of ‘The Producers’
Mel Brooks’ adaptation of his 1968 film, hailed as one of the funniest musicals ever written, “The Producers” will be staged from July 26-Aug. 4, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, July 26-Aug. 3; and at 7 p.m. on Sundays, July 28-Aug. 4. Failing producer […]