DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have known each other for 25 years. We married five years ago. At that time, I was making 500-mile round trips twice a month to visit my children from my first marriage. I was, and still am, crazy about her. However, two years ago, my wife admitted to a […]
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Looking Back on April 6
100 Years Ago: 1924 Local Chandler owners and agents and salesmen agents of the Levasseur Motor Co., will meet at the New DeWitt Hotel, Monday evening, at eight o’clock to hear an expert from the factory. The meeting is expected to be of great interest and benefit to Chandler owners. 50 Years Ago: 1974 The […]
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Capricorn: Refuse to let anyone interfere or make decisions for you that benefit them more than you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Coupe, 43; Candace Cameron Bure, 48; Zach Braff, 49; Paul Rudd, 55. Happy Birthday: Choose to be unique. Build your brand and make lifestyle changes that encourage you to explore possibilities. Expand your skills to demonstrate what you do best and enjoy most. Happiness is building a life centered […]
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Family dynamics add to sister’s anxiety issues
DEAR ABBY: Five years ago, I was diagnosed with GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). It manifests itself with sudden outbursts of anger when I’m stressed, which is often. I have three sisters, two of whom are bossy and try to take over and control every little thing. I have always had a difficult relationship with one […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 5
100 Years Ago: 1924 Mrs. Una Fosdick entertained the Alpha Auction Club at her home this week at an April Fool’s luncheon. An auction was enjoyed through the afternoon, high honors going to the Harold Room and consolations to Mrs. Ralph Cobb. Mrs. Cobb will entertain on April 12th. 50 Years Ago: 1974 Although there […]
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Sagittarius: Refrain from letting confusion set in due to gossip or misinformation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pharrell Williams, 51; Mike McCready, 58; Mitch Pileggi, 72; Agnetha Faltskog, 74. Happy Birthday: Clear the air, speak from the heart and breathe easy. Leave nothing to chance or the imagination. Clarity will be the pivotal point in your life that motivates you to turn complicated matters into a simpler […]
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Man can no longer support his ne’er-do-well brother
DEAR ABBY: My brother (eight years younger) has been hooked on drugs and in and out of jail for decades. Our father passed away five years ago. My brother lived with him in a different state until then. Prior to that, he stole from our mother and from me repeatedly. He’s a criminal and is […]
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The course of rare Van der Knaap disease is somewhat unclear
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question that I hope you can help me with. My 1-year-old grandniece (my brother’s granddaughter) was recently diagnosed with Van der Knaap disease after suffering seizures and getting an MRI. An internet search described it as a rare inherited disorder with walking difficulties and a progressive decline in brain […]
Posted inSun Spots
Mexico Congregational Church serving takeout chicken-on-a-biscuit supper Saturday, April 13
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the Green Church) at 163 Main St. will host a takeout supper on Saturday, April 13. The menu will be chicken-on-a-biscuit, veggies, cranberry sauce and homemade pie for $12. Preorders are welcome. Call 364-8603 and leave a message after the beep, stating your name and phone number and […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 4
100 Years Ago: 1924 A report current in Lewiston Wednesday morning that the Mystic Ballroom on Lisbon Street was to be remodeled into a suite of offices, was corrected Wednesday noon by a statement from the office of William P. Gray that the office in the upper floors were to be moved to the main floor of […]