Musical artist Josée Vachon will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. She shares her Franco American joie de vivre–her “joy of living as a Franco American” through her music. Born in Quebec and raised in Maine, Vachon has been sharing her FrancoAmerican upbringing for over […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Man may have skipped coursework on decency
DEAR ABBY: Our wonderful daughter has her doctorate. She’s a hardworking professor, a job she loves. Her husband, “Phil,” has three master’s degrees and also his doctorate. In their 20 years of marriage, he has not worked a single job. He would say he is a writer, but if I am generous, he has earned […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Is it necessary to stop taking Viagra after a stroke?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had a small stroke last spring, causing a small loss of vision in his left eye. He is 81 and an otherwise active man. He has even been told by several doctors that he can drive. One doctor told him to stop using meclizine and Viagra. Another physician said that […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Refuse to let outside influences push you in a direction that doesn’t feel right.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Ricci, 44; Darren Aronofsky, 55; Josh Brolin, 56; Arsenio Hall, 68. Happy Birthday: Embrace your ideas and turn them into something tangible. Refuse to let outside influences talk you into something that isn’t necessary. Take hold of your life and make decisions that suit you. It’s time to please […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 12
100 Years Ago: 1924 Frank Groves of Lewiston has a New York Herald extra of April 15, 1865, that is invaluable for it contains the complete account of the assassination of President Lincoln. Each column is heavily lined in black and the headlines which go down each column, instead of going across the top as they do […]
Posted inSun Spots
USM offers free balance classes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The University of Southern Maine Occupational Therapy Department is offering an evidenced-based class designed to manage concern about falls. The class is titled “A Matter of Balance” and to be offered at the USM Lewiston-Auburn campus in Lewiston. The classes are scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays from March 21 […]
Posted inDear Abby
Straight women keep trying to flip gay man
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 41-year-old gay man. Although I was raised in a conservative, religious family, I’m out of the closet and proud to be living as myself. For much of my adult life, I have attracted mostly women. I have always tried to handle these situations with as much tact as possible. However, some […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Address issues that give you something to look forward to, and eliminate stress.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Lautner, 32; Kelly Rowland, 43; Jennifer Aniston, 55; Sheryl Crow, 62. Happy Birthday: Go above and beyond the call of duty. Your actions will set the stage for what’s to unfold this year. Make positive change your priority. Eliminate what is causing you grief or increasing your debt. Let […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband’s porn habit leaves wife feeling inadequate
DEAR ABBY: My husband looks at pornography. I find it disgusting and it turns me off. I feel that if he has to look at it, it means I’m not good enough or sexy enough for him. I don’t believe his excuse of “It has nothing to do with you.” When I try to tell […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: How you handle matters will determine what it costs you financially, emotionally or otherwise.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chloe Grace Moretz, 27; Emma Roberts, 33; Elizabeth Banks, 50; Laura Dern, 57. Happy Birthday: Don’t hide from situations that are holding you back. Conversations will help resolve problems. Engage, free your thoughts and release your emotional baggage. It’s time to accept the inevitable and embrace what makes you content […]