The Auburn Community Concert Band, under the direction of Milt Simon, will kick off its annual summer series of weekly outdoor evening concerts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, at Festival Plaza in downtown Auburn. The performance is the first of 9 concerts scheduled for the Main Street location. The weekly free concerts will […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 19
100 Years Ago: 1923 The Honorable Louis J. Brann, Mayor of Lewiston, is tired of throwing up the first ball at various league opening ceremonies. He has estimated that some 794 times during the past ten years he has performed this memorable feat. This year he pleads leniency and craves the opportunity to stand at […]
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Posted inDear Abby
‘Tall tales’ about dealing with height
DEAR ABBY: Regarding “Tall Person Sympathizer” (Feb. 28), whose very tall husband and son hate the comments they receive, I am 6 feet, 8 inches tall, so I can relate. One does feel like part of a freak show and have to deal with things most average height people don’t think twice about, like, “Can […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Pulling in resourceful helpers will ensure that you are successful.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Macklemore, 40; Zoe Saldana, 45; Jean Dujardin, 51; Paula Abdul, 61. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to where your money goes this year. Spend less and learn more about a minimalist lifestyle. Declutter your world, and you’ll discover peace of mind. It’s time to engage in new possibilities regarding how you […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Aspirin won’t reduce risk of stroke as well as anticoagulants
DEAR DR ROACH: I am 83 and in great health, with mountain biking about four times a week and generally staying active. I had atrial fibrillation (AFib) at age 75, which appears to have abated after two ablations; this was confirmed by Holter monitoring for two weeks, then an additional week last year. Additionally, I […]
Posted inSun Spots
Franco Center seeks volunteers for summer, fall and winter programs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco Center has a wonderful group of volunteers, but we’re in need of more to help with upcoming events. On July 14 and 15, the Franco Center will hold an Open House with free admission, tours and activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We need greeters to guide people through […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: You’ll face criticism; don’t let anyone push you in a direction you don’t care to travel.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blake Shelton, 47; Carol Kane, 71; Isabella Rossellini, 71; Paul McCartney, 81. Happy Birthday: Leave nothing to chance. Don’t trust others with important matters. Gather and verify information to ensure you have everything you need handy before you act. Expect outside influences to cloud your vision, and take the time […]
Posted inDear Abby
Sil’s unhinged behavior burns bridge to family
DEAR ABBY: I’m hoping you can help with an ongoing issue I’m having with my sister-in-law. She has verbally assaulted me four times, each time acting like she doesn’t remember what she said or apologizing — only to do it again. When these assaults happen, she’s intoxicated and high (I suspect she has an addiction […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 17
100 Years Ago:1923 According to some of the Lewiston merchants, the cold weather has continued so long that the sales of coats for children have been considerably hampered. Many parents have preferred to keep their children in their heavier garments until real warm weather broke; and now it looks as if the little tots would […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Go through the process of elimination, and you’ll find the simplest way to reach your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Venus Williams, 43; Will Forte, 53; Greg Kinnear, 60; Barry Manilow, 80. Happy Birthday: Spend more time helping yourself and those you live with rather than pouring your energy into outside influences. It’s time to ground yourself and make your life less challenging before you start thinking about doing the […]