100 Years Ago: 1924 Women are fast coming to the front in the art of poultry breeding. Miss Mary A. Wingate of Hallowell has made the same success with ducks that Mrs. Florence Guptel of Topsham has with turkeys. Both have a love of nature and a natural aptitude for raising poultry. Miss Wingate is […]
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The cause behind a case of CMML seems to be unknown
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband recently passed away one week after his 80th birthday. According to his death certificate, he died of lung cancer (not a surprise) and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), which was a total surprise. He was always a very healthy and vital man; he never had surgery or other medical problems. He […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Aging couple contemplates long-distance relocation
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are contemplating moving across the country to be near our daughters. We have lived in our home for 45 years. We are both active and in very good health, but unlike many of our friends, we have no relatives anywhere near us. We have friends and neighbors who are […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: A fresh start will impact what you do and encourage you to embrace life courageously.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lucy Hale, 35; Kevin McHale, 36; Diablo Cody, 46; Boy George, 63. Happy Birthday: Fact-checking is necessary if you want to avoid mistakes. Be ready, willing and able to do the work yourself. Relying on anyone will leave you struggling to right a wrong. Put your energy where it counts […]
Posted inSun Spots
Free program offered Wednesdays for older people wanting to improve driving safety
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Occupational Therapy Clinic on University of Southern Maine’s LAC campus is offering one-on-one Car Fit Assessments for older adult drivers. Car Fit is a free, interactive educational program designed to improve older driver safety. Trained volunteers provide information to ensure the safest “fit” for older drivers and their vehicles. We have […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival is celebrating our 60th festival
LITCHFIELD — Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival is celebrating its 60th festival June 20-23 at the Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road. The event will feature the Blistered Fingers Kids Academy, a free, relaxed, informative three-day music program for children for ages 6-18. The focus is how to play, sing and perform bluegrass music. Students can bring […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 13
100 Years Ago: 1924 Miss Alice Dick of Auburn was one of four Maine girls to receive a signal honor at Commencement exercises at Lasell seminary this week. These young women received the scholastic award; their work being deemed the best from among 55 senior candidates. Miss Dick is the daughter of Emil Dick. 50 […]
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Continuous glucose monitor can be used to track diet, exercise
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male who has been exercising regularly and eating much better these past few years after my doctor warned me that I was prediabetic. Still, after initial success, my A1C levels have been creeping upward again. I’ve hit 5.8% and now 5.9% during these past two years. I’ve been […]
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News of pregnancy likely to make waves among group
DEAR ABBY: For a long time, I thought I was unable to have children. My doctors told me it would be a difficult process and my chances were low due to chronic illnesses I live with. I have accepted this fact, because having a family was the reason I divorced in my late 20s. My […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Discipline is your ticket to outmaneuvering anyone who gets in your way.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Dennings, 38; Chris Evans, 43; Tim Allen, 71; Stellan Skarsgard, 73. Happy Birthday: Take your time to ease into anything unusual, unexpected or foreign. Maintaining what you have rather than focusing on expansion will ensure your long-term safety regarding reputation and position. Gather what you require to build a […]