DEAR ABBY: Is it normal for people to ignore relatives who have Alzheimer’s? My father spent more than two years in a veteran’s hospital before his death. During that time, he was visited regularly by his children (including me) and my aunt (his sister). His grandchildren and another aunt visited a few times. Two of […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Pay attention to where your money goes, and you’ll devise a plan that encourages you to save and spend less.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tristan Wilds, 34; Lana Parrilla, 46; Jason Bonham, 57; Forest Whitaker, 62. Happy Birthday: Do what you can to help others this year, but not at the expense of falling behind or giving up on your dreams. Changing how you do things will improve how others treat you. Building a […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 15
100 Years Ago: 1923 Mrs. Otis Witham, of Phillips, an elderly woman, hearing a commotion among her chickens, this week, hurried to the coop and found a snake attacking them. Getting a pitchfork she jabbed the life out of the reptile, which measured three feet and four inches. 50 Years Ago: 1973 A plow that […]
Posted inDear Abby
Freind becomes angry after learning truth of his past
DEAR ABBY: A friend of many years, “Adam,” no longer speaks to me. We met in high school and were involved in band, debate club and other activities together. He recently discovered through a genealogy site that he was adopted and neither of his parents were his birth parents. The site led him to clues […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 14
100 Years Ago: 1923 Mrs. Myrtle B. Vickery of Auburn, widow of Charles E. Vickery, was granted an allowance amounting to about $1,700 by Judge W. H. Newell, before whom the petition hearing was held in probate court early In the week. This allowance is in addition to the lawful share to which she is […]
Posted inDear Abby
In-law appoints herself master of all ceremonies
DEAR ABBY: I have a sister-in-law, “Helen,” who has appointed herself as the final word on all family events. No other relative has any input into when, where, what, etc., regarding any family celebration. If it’s not her way, it’s the highway. The biggest problem with Helen is she schedules everything on the date that […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Give others space, and you will buy yourself time and opportunity to flesh out what’s important to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alisha Wainwright, 34; Scott Porter, 44; Matthew Fox, 57; Jane Lynch, 63. Happy Birthday: Remember what’s important to you this year. Letting outside influences infiltrate your world will set you back. Wanting to help others is admirable but not in your best interest. Put your needs first, and you’ll be […]
Posted inSun Spots
Birthday friends, moms and their children visited by restaurant angels
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Yesterday I went out with two friends to celebrate our birthdays, which are all in June and July. We had such a great time talking and laughing and shared little gifts. When it was time to pay the bill, we waved down our server who told us “everything was taken care of.” […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Treatment of chronic prostatitis requires a team of experts
DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 60-year-old man and suffer from chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. I have had bouts of prostatitis since childhood, but the last few years, it has been almost constant. My symptoms are burning, and I always get the feeling that I have to urinate. I have seen numerous urologists, but […]
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
Maine alternative metal band Midnight Possession with guests Alions and Serling will play starting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 14, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Members of Midnight Possessions are Bodhi Mckellick, Warren Hall, Nik Hall, Heather Doucette and Rodney Williams. Come out to be among the first to hear Midnight Possession’s […]