DEAR ABBY: When my grandchild was born five years ago, my daughter suffered from severe postpartum depression and had to be hospitalized. Her father, who is not in good health, and I lived seven hours away and traveled as often as we could to help out. At one point my son-in-law called and told me […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 12
100 Years Ago: 1923 The first meeting of the Ladies’ Literary Club will be held. Tuesday afternoon, at the home of their president, Mrs. Louise Eveleth. The subject for the afternoon is “Summer Experiences” and the program will be in charge of Mrs. Waterhouse. Mrs. Fogg, Mrs. Tuttle, Mrs. Stewart, and Mrs. Merrill. 50 Years […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Heart becomes deconditioned to exercise after airbag injury
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old who used to walk up 75 to 90 flights of steps several days a week as exercise. After a steering wheel airbag went off and damaged my heart, I am afraid my ability to do that stopped. After years of medications, I am now on a pacemaker, which […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Dedicate your thoughts and time to making a difference and doing things your way. It’s OK to have personal preferences.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Potter, 28; Emmy Rossum, 37; Jennifer Hudson, 42; Benjamin McKenzie, 45. Happy Birthday: Don’t give away your secrets. Be discreet regarding what you know and the changes you adopt. Stay focused on your endgame, and stop fretting over things you cannot control. Listen to your inner voice, be true […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader wants to know how to get rid of Japanese beetles
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My rose bushes were infested with Japanese beetles this summer. Is there anything I can do now to prevent another infestation next year? — No name, no town ANSWER: Good question! Sun Spots has heard many complaints from gardeners this year about these beetles. They are nonnative invasive insects that feed on […]
Posted inEncore
Music for Mavis swaps Hot Damn for Denny Breau due to weather
Denny Breau and Friends will wrap up the season for the Music for Mavis series on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Downeast Brass concert planned at Lithgow Library
AUGUSTA — The Downeast Brass Quintet will present a concert of Maine themed songs in the Community Meeting Room at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at the Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. in Augusta. The band is comprised of five experienced musicians from southern and central Maine who enjoy playing a wide range of […]
Posted inDear Abby
Teen’s mischievous side upset her grandmother
DEAR ABBY: I generally have an excellent relationship with my 14-year-old granddaughter. However, she thinks it’s funny to tell me outrageous lies with a straight face to see if she can get me to believe them. She laughs when I am unsure of whether she is telling the truth. Once she told me her family […]
Posted inDear Abby
Teenager’s mischievous side upsets her grandmother
DEAR ABBY: I generally have an excellent relationship with my 14-year-old granddaughter. However, she thinks it’s funny to tell me outrageous lies with a straight face to see if she can get me to believe them. She laughs when I am unsure of whether she is telling the truth. Once she told me her family […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 11
100 Years Ago: 1923 Two monkeys from one of the side shows at the Oxford County Fair escaped from their cages and took to the woods, Monday afternoon. A posse is searching for the runaways. 50 Years Ago: 1973 The Neighborhood Mother’s Club will open its seventh season Thursday with a meeting at the High […]