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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 29
100 Years Ago: 1923 O. A. Gagnon, formerly of Lewiston, was ordained a bishop In Sherbrooke, Que.. Friday morning. His diocese will be at Ostica, near Sherbrooke. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Fire Chief Ralph Adams warned store owners today that he and Auburn police detectives will make routine checks in the near future to ensure that […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Aunt is afraid that helping nephew may carry high cost
DEAR ABBY: I come from a very close family, and I am the rock of the family. If someone needs help, I’m the one they come to. Recently, my nephew has been in a downward spiral because of drugs. He is now in jail. He is only 19 and was always an amazing young man, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Participate in events that offer insight into how to navigate what’s trending.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Camila Mendes, 29; Nicole Scherzinger, 45; Melora Hardin, 56; Gary Busey, 79. Happy Birthday: Live and learn. Practice what you preach, and be true to yourself and honest with others. Focus on discipline, accomplishment and adjusting to your circumstances this year. Rely on your experience and the connections you nurture; […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Patient weighs stopping a statin to see if cholesterol levels rise
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 71. In November 2021, my cardiologist prescribed me 40 mg of atorvastatin in case of chest pain before any tests. I subsequently had a stress test with perfusion that came out negative, as did an echocardiogram (TTE). My coronary calcium score is 83. I rejected a recommended cardiac catheterization, as […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader answers questions about streaming services, devices
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in response to the Turner-area reader who asked about streaming services. Spectrum has Choice internet TV, which they don’t advertise, so you would have to ask them about it. It includes your local TV channels with their sub channels, plus lets you pick 15 cable channels from a list they […]
Posted inEncore
The Lynn Deeves Trio to perform at Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concert Series
The Lynne Deeves Trio will perform in the Poland Spring Preservation Sunset Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 24 at the gazebo at the Poland Spring Inn in Poland. Three award-winning, singer-songwriters: Lynn Deeves, Trina Hamlin and Colleen Sexton will be on tour together in Maine during late July, 2023 spreading their good […]
Posted inEncore
The Cobblestones to perform at Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concert Series
The Cobblestones will perform in the Poland Spring Preservation Sunset Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 10, at the gazebo at the Poland Spring Inn in Poland. The Cobblestones are a Western Maine band that includes brothers Mark (drums) and Mike (guitar) Plourde, who have played together since junior high. Danielle Tran (keyboard […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 28
100 Years Ago: 1923 Many changes, all for the best, have come at the Maine State prison in Thomaston during the past twenty years. To make the prison what it ought to be as many more should be made and without too great delay, this is the assertion of those who are familiar with the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man’s treatment of female relatives has crossed line
DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Lia” and her husband, “Jerry,” visited his mother and stepdad, “Gil,” a few months ago. Gil gave Lia an inappropriate hug, with his hand sliding to her buttocks. Lia said Gil had done this before and it made her uncomfortable. She told Jerry, and he began watching his stepdad closely when […]