DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Pleasant Street Drop-In Center has an urgent need for warm winter jackets, warm boots, mittens, gloves, scarves, hand warmers, blankets, flashlights, small tissue packets and body wipes. If anyone has warm clothing to donate, please drop it off at the 169 Pleasant St. in Auburn. We are open Saturdays from 9 […]
Life & Culture
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Posted inCommunity, Encore
‘Beauty Everywhere’: Paintings by Anne Cronin shown at Rockport Library
Original watercolor paintings by Anne Cronin will be shown Jan. 3-30 at Rockport Public Library. Cronin’s art depicts graceful Maine landscapes, harbors and islands as well as detailed images of gardens and bouquets. Included in the exhibit will be a rare showing of paintings inspired by visits to southern California where Cronin spent time painting […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Be prepared to adjust to changes that take place without making a fuss.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: John Legend, 45; Denzel Washington, 69; Edgar Winter, 77; Dame Maggie Smith, 89. Happy Birthday: Pump it up, show enthusiasm and live up to your expectations and promises. Use your resources and adjust to fulfill what’s necessary to complete your mission. Don’t settle for less; you can reach higher levels. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Eroxon cream is safe to use for ED, but is only a placebo
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read an article about the over-the-counter erectile dysfunction cream called Eroxon. Do you have any thoughts on it? — J.T. ANSWER: The company that makes MED3000 (Eroxon) also made a different compound called MED2005, a nitroglycerine-containing cream. Two trials have been completed, but only one was published. In the published […]
Posted inDear Abby
Couple’s evolving romance now includes parenthood
DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing the same man for a year and a half. In the beginning, we were, basically, friends with benefits, and we were OK with that. Having both gone through recent breakups or divorce, neither of us wanted anything serious. However, after six months passed, I started falling for him. He […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 28
100 Years Ago: 1923 Senator Brewster was “delighted” with the news that Governor Baxter would not seek the nomination for another term. He regarded Governor Baxter’s decision as a big help to his own candidacy. Personally he knew a great many people whose first choice would be Baxter, but who would support him if Baxter […]
Posted inSun Spots
Boy Scouts picking up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn for donation
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Boy Scout Troop 121 will again pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. For a minimum donation of $5, the Scouts will pick up Christmas trees on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 6 and 7. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Put all differences aside and appeal to the human aspect of life, and common ground will develop.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Timothee Chalamet, 28; Hayley Williams, 35; Gerard Depardieu, 75; John Amos, 84. Happy Birthday: Look at what you’ve got to work with, then adjust to fit your schedule, circumstances and resources. A practical, honest approach to running your personal life and an innovative approach to financial and lifestyle management will […]
Posted inDr. Roach
A transient ischemic attack might have occured after a bad fall
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a small stroke in September. What probably brought it on was a fall backward downstairs in the dark. I hit the back of my head on the basement floor, which was carpeted, as were the stairs. I was stunned for a few minutes, but did not lose consciousness. Four weeks […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 27
100 Years Ago: 1923 John S. Seavey of Davis St, Lewiston, who was elected president of the Lewiston-Auburn Kiwanis Club Wednesday is also president of the Lewiston-Auburn Bates Club, and is chairman of the ball committee of the Lewiston-Auburn Shrine Club. Mr. Seavey graduated from Bates College in 1915. He came from Plymouth, N.H. For […]