100 Years Ago: 1923 The new Charlotte Halbe hats at the B. Peck store are just now a very fascinating feature of the millinery department. Each creation comes in a hat box of most alluring color and design and every hat is distinctly individual. Fashioned. from the most lustrous Lyons velvet, a bewildering choice of […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Employee feels passed over and stuck in a rut at work
DEAR ABBY: I applied to be a supervisor at the company where I work. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the job. One of my co-workers, who held the same position I did (though with significantly fewer years of experience at the company), was given the job instead. Initially, I tried to shrug it off and continued […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Speed things up to ensure you finish what you start and honor your promises.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lacey Chabert, 41; Marion Cotillard, 48; Jenna Elfman, 52; Fran Drescher, 66. Happy Birthday: Recap your money management over the years, and you’ll discover a pattern that needs to be tweaked. Incorporate physical activity into your everyday routine, encouraging a healthier lifestyle. Be passionate about life, love and the things […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘As You Like It,’ to be staged in Monmouth
Theater at Monmouth opened William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” as part of their Brave New Worlds Season on July 27. Welcome to Arden. This is the story of Rosalind. Oppressed and exiled from Court under threat of death, she escapes with her cousin into the wild and unpredictable Forest of Arden. Disguised as a […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Electrical shock normalizes heart’s rhythm for those with AFib
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in January 2012. I am aware of when it comes by how I feel — a little out of sorts, but no shortness of breath, chest pain or light-headedness. Consulting with my app on my smart watch confirms the same. I am taking bisoprolol and rivaroxaban. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man’s daughter refuses to contact grandmother
DEAR ABBY: My 23-year-old daughter, “Chloe,” lives with me and refuses to acknowledge her grandmother’s emails and letters, which are delivered to our home. It has been four years since my mother has even seen Chloe. My mother is growing increasingly disappointed and is grieved by Chloe’s apparent distancing. (We live 20 miles apart.) Over […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces:Adding structure to your life where handling money is concerned will help you obtain the security you need to feel at ease about the lifestyle you desire.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Halsey, 29; Kevin Durant, 35; Roger Bart, 61; Bryant Gumbel, 75. Happy Birthday: Pay it forward. Give what you no longer use to someone who’s in need. Declutter, and embrace the freedom that letting go can offer. Pay attention to your needs and live life your way. Put a cap […]
Posted inSun Spots
Androscoggin County historical societies holding eclectic yard sale Oct. 7
DEAR SUNSPOTS: The collective historical societies of Androscoggin County will host an eclectic yard sale Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Auburn Schoolhouse at 740 West Auburn Road in Auburn. Featured items will include baked goods, quilts, pottery, miscellaneous books and antique artifacts. This is a great opportunity to do some […]
Posted inEncore
Celebration of local author, book signing to be held in Farmington
A book signing and celebration for local author Bob Kimber’s new book “Lost But Found: An Upcountry Life” will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at DDG Booksellers in Farmington. Over the years, Kimber has generously shared his life insights through his writings; this evening will be a gathering honoring not only […]
Posted inEncore
Open Book Players to hold auditions for Halloween show
The Open Book Players will hold auditions for “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” the second show of their 2023-2024 season, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Oak Hill High School in Wales. This seasonal production will include haunting stories written by Edgar Allen Poe, Kingsly Amis, Saki, among others, and will be presented […]