100 Years Ago: 1923 Joseph Morin returned from the Moosehead Region, Saturday with two fine deer. 50 Years Ago: 1973 The Lewiston-Auburn League of Women Voters and the local coalition for acceptance of the Equal Rights Amendment held a panel discussion last night at the Canal Bank meeting room. Atty. Jon Oxman, State Rep. Joyce […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend eager to keep girlfriends from meeting
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Rick,” and I broke up 10 years ago and reunited two years ago. I’m in good health, own my own home, and am financially independent. Rick is nine years older. He owns his own home and is retired. We have been seeing each other every week for the last two years. […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Virgo:Don’t feel pressured to follow the crowd. Take the path that feels comfortable, and let your intelligence decide what’s best.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tyra Banks, 50; Jay-Z, 54; Marisa Tomei, 59; Jeff Bridges, 74. Happy Birthday: Channel your energy, take control and make your way to the finish line. Be quick to stop anyone who interferes or tries to take advantage of you. Plan your actions carefully, and the experience you have will […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Pregnant woman gets diagnosed with defect after a heart attack
DEAR DR. ROACH: We just learned that a 30-year-old woman who was six weeks pregnant with twins had a heart attack during a spin class and is now lying in a coma in the hospital. The woman was then diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Other than insurance companies balking at paying for imaging, is […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘Elf The Musical Jr.’ to be presented by Monmouth Community Players Kids
The Monmouth Community Players announce the MCPKids! production of “Elf The Musical JR” the weekend of Dec. 15-17, at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Based on the 2003 hit movie, “Elf The Musical Jr.” features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin On Broadway, The […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Brighten up your surroundings or host an event that gives you a chance to share what you’ve worked so hard to achieve.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Seyfried, 38; Bruno Campos, 50; Holly Marie Combs, 50; Julianne Moore, 63. Happy Birthday: Don’t stop focusing until you are satisfied with your results. Don’t trust anyone to take care of your responsibilities for you. Learn from the experience and knowledge you encounter, and you’ll make better decisions. Restrict […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friend concerned about woman’s homeless plight
DEAR ABBY: A good friend of 20 years has been homeless for several months. After a short stint of staying in various Airbnbs, she is now mostly living in her car. She has a good-quality, FREE living option available to her. But it would require her to move five hours away, and she doesn’t want […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams comes to Chocolate Church Arts Center
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams are to perform the ‘Very Slambovian Christmas’ show at the Chocolate Church Arts Center on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. With a rootsy psychedelica that hints at Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Neil Young, The Beatles, Incredible String Band, The Waterboys, and Jethro Tull, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams is guaranteed […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Keep an eye on what others do, but don’t let anyone convince you to do something that benefits them more than you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aaron Rodgers, 40; Britney Spears, 42; Monica Seles, 50; Rena Sofer, 55. Happy Birthday: Take a leap forward and follow your dreams. Use your imagination and drive to get you where you want to go. Refuse to let others interfere with your plans. Be true to yourself and make this […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family at odds over wedding invitation involving sister
DEAR ABBY: My young daughter is the half-sister of a famous athlete’s wife. They were married last year and invited my daughter. A week later they DISinvited her! There is a 20-year gap in their ages, but my daughter looks up to her half-sister. My daughter’s feelings were really hurt. My feelings may have been […]