DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our 30s. I love him, and I’m worried because he has a “laissez-faire” attitude about everything — especially his health. He has had high cholesterol for five years and has done little to nothing about it. He found out only because I kept hounding him for a […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 25
100 Years Ago: 1923 The Gray Literary club will have a picnic next Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Stanley Favor at South Gray. 50 Years Ago: 1973 The United Methodist Women of Calvary United Methodist Church, with their husbands as guests, enjoyed an outing this week at the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Irving […]
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Aries: Make plans with someone you love to hang out with, or sign up for something that interests you and is conducive to making new friends.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blake Lively, 36; Blair Underwood, 59; Tim Burton, 65; Elvis Costello, 69. Happy Birthday: Thoughts followed by actions will get you where you want to go this year. A confident attitude backed with facts and foolproof plans will help you glide through any interference you face. Don’t let your generosity […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Pain in the neck and shoulder might signify nerve compression
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 86 year old woman in good health, and I run and walk regularly. I was having intense pain in the area of my right shoulder as well as down my arm on and off. I sent a note to my doctor and said I thought I had bursitis. He […]
Posted inSun Spots
Widower requests meal ideas to offer guests at wife’s celebration of life
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a widower who is going to host my late wife’s family here in October so we can finally have a celebration of life and scatter her ashes. Her siblings and their spouses (12 people in all) will all be staying with me or near me in Airbnbs and hotels. The celebration […]
Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend in no hurry to walk down the aisle
DEAR ABBY: I’m 44, and I have been dating a wonderful man for the last year and a half. He’s 44 as well. He has a nice home and job and has 50/50 custody of his three children, who adore me. I’m good to them, and we all get along well, just like a family. […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 24
100 Years Ago: 1923 The Sunshine Society was invited to North New Portland, Wednesday, August 20, to an all day meeting with Mrs. Laura Gilman, one of the members who is staying there for the summer. Transportation was furnished for all who desired to go. The members had a picnic dinner. 50 Years Ago: 1973 […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Follow the information highway until you feel confident you have exhausted every detail.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rupert Grint, 35; John Green, 46; Dave Chappelle, 50; Cal Ripken Jr., 63. Happy Birthday: Take control of your life and set boundaries that help you distance yourself from anyone who takes advantage of your generosity. Surround yourself with straight shooters who aren’t extravagant or tempt you with pie-in-the-sky ideas […]
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How to handle the diagnosis of CREST syndrome
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old woman in good health, although I am overweight. I was recently diagnosed with CREST syndrome. I’m finding it difficult to learn more about this autoimmune disease. Very little seems to be known. I am particularly interested in learning how this will affect my lifestyle. I am currently in […]
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ELHS Class of ’53 Reunion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Hello to the classmates of Edward Little High School, Class of 1953. Our 70-year reunion is approaching so mark your calendars for Sept. 20. We will celebrate with a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at The Village Inn in Auburn. The price for the meal is $20 and choices are sirloin, chicken, shrimp or […]