CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rashida Jones, 48; Chelsea Handler, 49; Sean Astin, 53; Tea Leoni, 58. Happy Birthday: Tidy up, and get ready to move forward with enthusiasm. Don’t hesitate when you see something you want. Take advantage of the moment and turn things upside down. A change will invigorate you and send you […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 24
100 Years Ago: 1924 One of the youngest of Auburn’s talented musical children is little Dorothy Rawson, who is a pupil of Albert L. Auger. Mr. Auger has arranged a piano recital for this seven-year-old Miss for Sunday evening at 6:30 o’clock. 50 Years Ago: 1974 American and Canadian snowshoers headed for home Sunday night following […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Grieving mother believes her siblings let her down
DEAR ABBY: My beautiful adopted son, “Allen,” age 32, took his life six months ago. He had struggled with mental illness his entire adult life. He’d had a close relationship with his cousin — in fact, the boys were inseparable. But when Allen started smoking tobacco at 13, my sister would no longer allow him […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: A creative approach that offers something unique will attract attention and praise from peers and loved ones.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: O’Shea Jackson Jr., 33; Billy Zane, 58; Helen Shaver, 73; Edward James Olmos, 77. Happy Birthday: Trust your instincts, follow your plans and search for unique ways to maximize your money. Check into programs that offer rebates and make upgrades that lower your overhead. Put more thought and time into […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 23
100 Years Ago: 1924 Two Freeport men while working in the woods this week cut down a large Hemlock tree which was hollow-hearted. In the tree they found 50 pounds of honey in excellent condition. 50 Years Ago: 1974 Maine’s unpredictable weather forced a lot of improvisation upon the officials of the International Snowshoe Congress currently […]
Posted inDear Abby
Medical condition leads to breakup of 20-year marriage
DEAR ABBY: I suffered an injury that caused internal bleeding, which then gave me iron deficiency anemia. I was battling its symptoms of depression and anxiety before I was diagnosed. Never having had any mental health struggles in my life, I had no idea what was happening to me. I was happy and calm my […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Men with heart disease should ask a doctor before using Viagra
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband tried two drugs for his enlarged prostate — finasteride and tamsulosin — prior to having prostate surgery in 2016. Since then, his libido has dropped, and his urologist suggested Viagra or a similar medication. But we were concerned about a heart issue, since he has a stent in the “widowmaker” […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: If you want something done, do it yourself. Watch out for scammers, hidden costs and risky situations.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dakota Fanning, 30; Josh Gad, 43; Kristin Davis, 59; Patricia Richardson, 73. Happy Birthday: Get moving. Don’t wait until someone backs you into a corner. Take steps that help you initiate the changes you want instead of being forced into something that falls short of your expectations. Take progressive action […]
Posted inEncore
Comedy shows planned in Lewiston and Auburn
Stir up some fun with “Comedy Soup” serving improv, stand-up, sketches, and comedy games featuring Amanda Kinsey, Julie Poulin, Greg Lamber, and Nathan White beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 1, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Catch local funny favorites doing stand-up starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, in the […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Feb. 22
100 Years Ago: 1924 Contrary to custom, staging and apparatus for use at City Hall was taken up the the front stairway yesterday. Former public property committees in charge of City Building have forbidden such procedure because of the damaging effect to the stairs and entrance lobby. 50 Years Ago: 1974 The first of about […]