CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Busy Philipps, 44; Linda Cardellini, 48; Ricky Gervais, 62; Carly Simon, 80. Happy Birthday: Study before you delve into something new. The key to success is knowledge and handling those who try to interfere with your plans. Press forward with a guideline in place and a budget that suits your […]
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Looking Back on June 24
100 Years Ago: 1923 Telephone service in Lewiston- Auburn and Maine is promised by the management of the local exchange. In the meantime, the war of conversation between the Electrical Workers’ organization, which led by Miss Julia O’Connor of Boston and the Telephone Brotherhood, an independent union goes merrily on with the first real test […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Weekly dinners with relative becoming harder to navigate
DEAR ABBY: I have a relative who lives in the same city I live in. Her parents and mine exchanged holiday dinners for decades. Our parents passed away many years ago, and I continued to include her for holiday dinners. I consider her a good friend and we share many interests. During COVID, we started […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: An intelligent decision and explanation will alleviate discord that can ruin your and others’ plans.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Candice Patton, 35; Minka Kelly, 43; Mindy Kaling, 44; Sherry Stringfield, 56. Happy Birthday: Observe what’s happening around you to ensure you make decisions in your best interest this year. Focus more on your needs and less on accommodating others. Take better care of your emotional, physical and financial concerns […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 23
100 Years Ago: 1923 Wednesday evening, June 27th, a minstrel show will be staged at Norway Opera House under the auspices of the Loyal Order of Moose. Garvin Gilman, a character actor and director, will appear with thirty local favorites. Mr. Gilman has played with the “Green Goddess” company and on the Keith Circuit. There […]
Posted inDear Abby
Relations with in-laws hit new lows after mans death
DEAR ABBY: I was never close to my late husband’s family. He had two half-siblings from his mother and seven from his father. (He was the only mutual child between them.) At his funeral, his sister on his mother’s side wore what appeared to be a white wedding dress and had her three daughters dressed […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Finalize deals, restructure your lifestyle to promote better health and make changes at home that are affordable and well received by those around you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melissa Rauch, 43; Jason Mraz, 46; Frances McDormand, 66; Randy Jackson, 67. Happy Birthday: Keep the communication going until you understand what others expect of you and what options are available. Problems with friends, relatives or colleagues will surface if you let your emotions slip into controversial conversations. Keep a […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Chemotherapy port placed in neck leads to red scarring
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a port put in for chemotherapy. I have a red scar on my chest and a smaller one near my collarbone. None of the nurses have seen one placed in the neck before. Was mine put in wrong, or is this a new style? What can I do to lessen […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader asking for help getting husband to Oxford Casino for his birthday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need help for my husband, Sam, who is in a regular wheelchair because he can’t walk or stand up. He’s been at Clover Manor in Auburn for 10 months. His birthday is coming up and he wants to go to the Oxford Casino for two hours. I need somebody to take him […]
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Looking Back on June 22
100 Years Ago 1923 Albert Dion of Waterville was brought to St. Mary’s hospital in Lewiston Thursday, suffering from Injuries received in a 16 foot fall. One hip was broken, but on Friday morning, he was in so weakened a condition that the extent of the other injuries could not be determined. Dion is about […]