Award-winning Irish trio Socks in the Frying Pan plat to perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Road. The band is an award-winning trio from County Clare, the universal hub of Irish traditional music. Formed in 2014, this trio comprises Aodán Coyne on guitar and vocals, Shane […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 19
100 Years Ago: 1923 Mrs. Florence Kling Harding, widow of the late president, plans to spend a portion of the winter months in Southern California, according to a brother-in-law who just returned from Marion, Ohio. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Sam Holbrook, a farmer from Turner, has issued a warning that he is taking protective measures […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Husband’s constant preaching is its own version of hell
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a relationship with a wonderful man for two years. He’s a minister. He and his late wife used to travel all over the world spreading the word. I’m from a less conservative, more spiritual background. I attend an all-denominational church that accepts everyone. My views on politics are also different […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Your information will offer insight into health tips that improve your lifestyle.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Perri, 37; Matthew Perry, 54; John Stamos, 60; Bill Clinton, 77. Happy Birthday: A structured approach to what you want to accomplish this year will help you reach your goal. Journey down a specific path for the right reason, and it will turn into a rewarding direction. Ignore what […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 18
100 Years Ago: 1923 More than 60 Journal newsboys took a plunge in the Auburn “Y” swimming-pool Friday afternoon. 50 Years Ago: 1973 A course, titled “Maine in the 21st Century” will be offered starting Sept. 10 at CMVTI by the Lewiston-Center of the University at Augusta. The course, which will attempt to project what […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Wireless devices to avoid when living with a pacemaker
DEAR DR. ROACH: Do people with pacemakers need to be concerned about wireless devices? — B.L. ANSWER: In most cases, there is very little risk to a pacemaker from wireless devices. However, there are some exceptions, so it is prudent to stay away from some types of devices as much as possible. For instance, anti-theft […]
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Mom struggles to describe a daughter whos veered off-course
DEAR ABBY: Our daughter (age 21) has made a series of bad choices and failed relationships since she was 16. She went to college and quit (twice), joined the Air Force and hated it, but managed to get a “general discharge.” At age 19, she had a baby with a high school dropout and violent […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Use your intelligence, and you’ll find a way to make the most out of your situation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Madelaine Petsch, 29; Andy Samberg, 45; Edward Norton, 54; Robert Redford, 87. Happy Birthday: Learn all you can this year and position yourself for success. Ask questions, take courses and build your qualifications to match your dreams. Be cognizant of what it will take to meet the demands surrounding your […]
Posted inSun Spots
West Sumner, North Waterford churches announce auction, bake sale, supper
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The West Sumner Universalist Church will hold its annual Ticket Auction and Bake Sale on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drawing will be at 2 p.m. As in past years, there are lots of items available, including themed baskets and gift certificates. Baked goods and Rada cutlery […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 17
100 Years Ago: 1923 The new million dollar interstate memorial bridge at Portsmouth will be opened to traffic this afternoon, Governor Fred H. Brown announced this morning as he left for that city with Adjutant General Howard, Senator George H. Moses, First Assistant Postmaster General John H. Bartlett, and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore […]