Maine Authors for Lewiston, a group of more than 80 Maine authors who have joined together to support the victims of the recent tragedy in Lewiston, will hold the final two events in a series of 10 book sales and signings around the state, all free and open to the public, so that people can […]
Life & Culture
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Posted inEncore
Two nights of comedy on stage at Great Falls Comedy Club
Local favorite James Theberge, who has entertained audiences all over Maine with his hit web series “Welcome to Maine,” will be joined by up and coming comic Alex Temple for a night of standup at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, at the Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. The always popular Capital City Improv […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 12
100 Years Ago: 1923 Officer Dan Crowley of Lewiston stopped a runaway horse on Lincoln Street, yesterday afternoon at the corner of Cedar Street. The horse had become frightened and ran a considerable distance, narrowly missing some other vehicles before it was stopped. The harness and wagon were damaged somewhat. Officer Crowley is being commenced for […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man cities safety when concerns when wife looks to botox
DEAR ABBY: My wife is a very attractive 56. For years she has wanted Botox treatments. Recently, it has become more serious because she feels she looks like a grandmother. I (and others) continue to tell her how great she looks, especially when she dresses up. I also tell her Botox is a short-term fix […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Showing generosity can be uplifting, but not if you end up suffering.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mayim Bialik, 48; Madchen Amick, 53; Regina Hall, 53; Jennifer Connelly, 53. Happy Birthday: Stick to the truth and get the facts. Go through ups and downs using your high energy, creativity, strength and courage to ensure you get things done and reap the rewards. It’s up to you to […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Dry mouth symptoms persist after bronchitis and COVID
DEAR DR. ROACH: I don’t know what to think; perhaps you can help. As an 83-year-old previously healthy, very active female, I was recently diagnosed first with bronchitis and then with COVID, all in one month. Ten weeks later, I am struggling with dry mouth, gums and lips that no doctor can explain. Is this […]
Posted inSun Spots
Christmas Meowy Miracles to benefit Tommy’s Feral Felines this weekend
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a reminder that Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends’ Christmas Meowy Miracles Bake Sale and Bottle Drive will take place in front of Family Dollar, 11 Middle Road in Sabattus on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are looking for bakers and baked goods for this fundraiser. Join […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 11
100 Years Ago: 1923 Naturalists all over the United States are worrying over the probable extinction of certain of our mammals due to the decree of fashion that women wear furs all four seasons of the year. Museums are hastening to obtain specimens for their collections before it is too late. 50 Years Ago: 1973 […]
Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend seems content with romance’s status quo
DEAR ABBY: I’m 22 and have been dating a 55-year-old man I’ll call “Gerald” for a year now. Because of the difference in our ages, I have been trying to find things for us to do together so our relationship can be more than just sex. I really love Gerald and want it to work, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
An odd episode of forgetfulness results in the diagnosis of TGA
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a scary episode. According to my family members, for a period of four hours or so, I repeated questions that I should’ve known over and over again. I seemed confused. I did not remember anything; I just said them repeatedly. There was no other neurological changes or stroke symptoms. […]