100 Years Ago: 1924 When Roland McDonald, the 16 year old boy, was arrested Monday, and later, confessed to the murder of this school teacher, the officials were at a loss to attribute a motive. After the boy had re-enacted the murder in the presence of the Sheriff and a photographer, who took pictures of the scene, […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Agassiz Village tour set for Saturday in Poland
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Poland Historical Society has been invited by Mike Smith, development director, to a presentation and tour of Agassiz Village 71 Agassiz Camp Road, off Johnson Hill Road, in Poland. The presentation is set to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in the main dining hall. All are welcome. Founded in 1935 and […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Wealthy in-law ‘forgets’ promise made to widow
DEAR ABBY: I am a widow. I supported my husband during our entire marriage with no help from his wealthy parents. My husband died before his father did. After my father-in-law’s death, I received nothing. My sister-in-law told me she would give me $5,000, but she would invest it for me and give it to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Size up your situation and initiate changes that help you look out for your welfare.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Helena Bonham Carter, 58; Lenny Kravitz, 60; Pam Grier, 75; Stevie Nicks, 76. Happy Birthday: Discipline and hard work will pay off. Concentrate on what you want to achieve, and refuse to let anyone disrupt your plans. Tunnel vision is recommended and will lead to positive change and opportunities this […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grandmother has a habit of mentioning one child
DEAR ABBY: I’m 42 and recently had my first baby. My brother is six years younger and has a baby who just turned 1. Our mom has a total of four biological grandkids and one step-grandchild. I know Mom loves all of them. She is a very caring and giving grandmother. But lately, anytime I […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Pay attention to what’s happening around you, and a chance to make financial adjustments or gains will follow suit.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aly Raisman, 30; Demetri Martin, 51; Octavia Spencer, 54; Mike Myers, 61. Happy Birthday: Assess situations quickly. Avoid drama and confusion by going directly to the source. Focus more on yourself and less on those who like to create chaos. Stabilization and security will lead to peace of mind and […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on May 25
100 Years Ago: 1924 County Commissioner Fred Leavitt, on his way from Turner to Auburn, Monday morning found plowed ground frozen to a depth of a quarter of an inch. It was just like late Spring or early Fall so that when he walked over it there was a distinct crunching sound. 50 Years Ago: […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friendship’s decline doesn’t stop a solution for cash
DEAR ABBY: My friend “Gene” and I have been friends since elementary school. We’re now in our 50s. We were inseparable best friends all those years. When we were about 30, I started noticing our friendship seemed to be a one-way street because he made no effort to initiate contact. Gene was gracious and inviting […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Woman gets told she’s no longer diabetic after A1C level drops
DEAR DR. ROACH: My mom was feeling awful and went to the doctor. The doctor did lab work and concluded that my mom’s A1C was 8.5% — and that she was diabetic. My mom told her doctor that she had been eating a lot of sweets every day. The doctor put her on metformin, but […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: A lifestyle change will be eye-opening and help you gain insight into revising your budget to suit your needs.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mark Ballas, 38; John C. Reilly, 59; Priscilla Presley, 79; Bob Dylan, 83. Happy Birthday: Preparation is your key to overcoming adversity this year. Knowing what you want and scouring the internet for answers will lower the chance of mistakes. Don’t be afraid to enforce pressure when necessary; you’ll set […]