DEAR ABBY: I am a mature, divorced woman living with my boyfriend for the past two years. We have a good life in general. We live in a nice home in a great community. My problem is, he isn’t capable of showing as much affection as I need. He grew up in a family in […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Price out an idea before you pull out your wallet.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 37; Michael Sheen, 55; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 62; Barbara Hershey, 76. Happy Birthday: Put more thought into how you spend your time and the benefits and disadvantages you encounter from your daily routine. Be innovative, and you’ll discover how to adjust your lifestyle to enforce the balance you […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 5
100 Years Ago: 1924 Livermore Grange was especially fortunate in securing helpful speakers for its meeting of Feb. 2nd. In the morning A.W. White of Augusta gave a stereoptican lecture illustrating his work in the interests of the Farmers Union and Co-operative Marketing. This lecture was of great interest to the fruit growers and shippers. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Proton-pump inhibitors are highly recommended for Barrett’s
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a retired male over 65 and a former occasional cigar smoker (I quit 15 years ago) as well as a former drinker (I quit seven years ago). About 15 years ago, I was diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus. I regularly did all the biopsies as required and took my proton-pump inhibitor […]
Posted inSun Spots
Fundraiser to help with flood damage to church
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the “Green Church”) at 163 Main St. in Mexico, is planning a “Sweets for Your Sweetie” sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. The sale is to feature baked items, candy, fudge and other goodies, all with a Valentine’s Day theme. The event is […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife’s caring nature has her plate overflowing
DEAR ABBY: My wife, “Connie,” is an angel. She takes care of her aging father as well as my sister, who suffers from Alzheimer’s. This, in addition to her religious practices, consumes most of her time, energy and emotional resources. She often arrives home in the late afternoon or early evening stressed and completely exhausted. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Take a wait-and-see approach when dealing with friends and lovers.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Oscar De La Hoya, 51; Gabrielle Anwar, 54; Clint Black, 62; Alice Cooper, 76. Happy Birthday: Weed out what you don’t need, then regroup. Eliminating waste will leave you open to embrace something new and exciting. Don’t let an opportunity pass you by because you are reluctant to discard waste. […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Maia Sharp, Antje Duvekot concerts planned at Rockland’s Strand Theatre
Maia Sharp and Antje Duvekot will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland. Nashville’s Maia Sharp and Boston’s Antje Duvekot are well-regarded singer-songwriters with extensive catalogs who released new albums last year – “Restless Thoughts” and “New Wild West,” respectively. Sharp and Duvekot have never played […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Shadow Riders – Tribute to Marshall Tucker Band to perform at Deertrees Theatre
The Shadow Riders – Tribute to The Marshall Tucker Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. The Shadow Riders are a six-piece band from the New England area, performing the music of the original Marshall Tucker Band. This tribute is fronted by popular local Maine musician Bruce […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 3
100 Years Ago: 1924 Much comment and some complaints have been made about the cold weather of last Saturday. Here is a case where commendation is proper. Two Minot lumbermen were coming out of the woods with their last load of logs late Saturday night and one of the horses became sick. The temperature was […]