CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Szohr, 39; Ewan McGregor, 53; Christopher Walken, 81; Shirley Jones, 90. Happy Birthday: Learn, share and replenish. Consider what’s causing you grief and adjust your life. Taking care of problems and discarding what’s standing in your way will lead to a better future. If force is necessary, it’s time […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘A Funny Thing Happened on the way to Belfast’ to be staged
The play will be presented by the Belfast Maskers to benefit New Hope Midcoast.
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 30
100 Years Ago: 1924 The Kennebec River is open to navigation from Augusta to the sea. The ice above Merrymeeting Bay broke up Saturday afternoon, and jammed at Swan Island Saturday night. The jam broke Sunday, and the ice floated on the ebb tide. Last year the ice went out on April 13. 50 Years […]
Posted inDear Abby
Daughter’s patience with mom has finally run out
DEAR ABBY: I am a 30-year-old woman who can’t seem to forgive my mother. For many years I have felt that she doesn’t like me. Every time I have tried to talk to her about it, she has done the old switcheroo and accused me of being ungrateful and uncaring. The day my horse died […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Consider what others expect of you before you agree to participate in something emotionally draining or that can cut into taking care of your needs.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katy Mixon, 43; Celine Dion, 56; Eric Clapton, 79; Warren Beatty, 87. Happy Birthday: Choose to put your energy behind what’s feasible instead of trying to do the impossible. Push for what’s right and refuse to let pressure tactics get to you. Trust your judgment and intuition, and proceed with […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 29
100 Years Ago: 1924 Hugh Pendexter of Norway, the well known writer of short novels based on historic facts, and a great student of history, addressed the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club at its meeting yesterday. He spoke of the methods used now in teaching history to children and stated that instructors should appeal to the children’s […]
Posted inDear Abby
Relationship with friend flows only one direction
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who talks nonstop. Honestly, I can put the phone down and go make a cup of tea, and she’ll still be talking when I get back. I don’t think she even takes a breath. I want to tell her she sometimes needs to ask questions or seek the opinions […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Antihistamines are still worth trying for interstitial cystitis
DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently wrote that the antihistamine Zyrtec might be helpful for interstitial cystitis (IC). A recently published review found no benefit. Would you readdress your opinion? — D.M. ANSWER: The review that you sent looked at the same studies I did to make its recommendation, but they came to a different conclusion. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Entertain the possibility of not going solo, and you’ll discover alternatives that lead to a window of opportunity.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Hilty, 43; Lucy Lawless, 56; Amy Sedaris, 63; Eric Idle, 81. Happy Birthday: Look at your alternatives before settling on something that doesn’t meet your expectations. Expand your search and discover what life offers, and you’ll find your happy place. It’s your life; make decisions that leave doors that […]
Posted inSun Spots
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society seeking volunteers for shelter and community events
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Spring is here and at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society we’re gearing up for the busiest time of the year and we need your help! Volunteering with and fostering for the society can be a very rewarding experience. Not only does it help animals in need in a variety of ways, but […]