DEAR ABBY: I recently gave birth to our second child, a girl. Shortly afterward, my husband called his mother. She lives in a different state hours away and visits only once a year. When he told her the happy news and our little girl’s name, which we had kept a secret, she became very upset. […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Doing the work will be self-satisfying and lead to bigger and brighter opportunities.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Quintessa Swindell, 26; Seth Green, 49; Mary Steenburgen, 70; Nick Nolte, 82. Happy Birthday: Keeping track of money matters is essential. Spending unnecessarily or letting someone take advantage of you financially will result in an emotional drama. Rigid rules are required to ward off poor judgment regarding shared expenses or […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Calling for readers to write in on assisted living experiences
DEAR DR. ROACH: My nephew, 62, is a stroke victim. He resides in a board and care facility, bedridden and in diapers. There has been some cognitive damage, although he is able to speak coherently. The family pays $4,200 a month out-of-pocket for his care. There are three other patients at the home, only one […]
Posted inSun Spots
Rings found in Shaw’s parking lot and in old purse at Lisbon Recycling Center
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a man’s wedding band in the Shaw’s parking lot Feb. 3. Call me at 576-5910 if it might be yours. — Sandy, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a ring in the Lisbon Recycling Center in an old purse. It looks like an expensive ring and I hope you […]
Posted inEncore
Collection of works by local artist on display in Gritty’s Art and Ale Window
Local artist and chef Jules Muzyka is the next featured artist in the Gritty’s Art and Ale Window. Her series on display is called “Organized Chaos” and features pieces from her collection created during a time of transformation and growth. Muzyka has lived in Maine since she was just 2 months old. She started painting […]
Posted inEncore
‘The High Road’ on stage at the Good Theater in Portland
The 20th anniversary season continues with “The High Road,” running through Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Good Theater at the St. Lawrence Arts Center in Portland. “The High Road” stars Steve Underwood, who also wrote the play, and is directed by Tim Ferrell and stage managed by Paul Haley. The Good Theater is located at […]
Posted inEncore
Maine artist’s paintings on display in WHA gallery at CMMC
Paintings by artist Nancy Clark are on display in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Born and raised in rural Maine, Clark draws boundless inspiration from the magnificent layered mountains, open fields, flowing rivers, sparkling ponds and wide-open horizon of the ever-moving ocean. “My greatest artistic influence […]
Posted inEncore
LA Arts extends invitation of grand opening of new headquarters
LA Arts reopens their doors to the public – at their new location – with a celebration from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting and toasts at 2 p.m. and will feature musical entertainment by local performers and refreshments. The exhibition, “REUSE • REPAIR • RECONSIDER,” by artist […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grandparents make little effort to see grandkids
DEAR ABBY: I’m 33 with a wonderful husband and amazing kids, ages 4 and 6. I have a close bond with my parents. We live in a city about 80 miles from them. It seems like we are always the ones to do the visiting, and I have to practically beg them to visit me […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: If you protect against loss and lies, you will save money, dignity and self-esteem.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 45; Chris Rock, 58; Garth Brooks, 61; James Spader, 63. Happy Birthday: Planning pays off this year. A regimented routine will help deter others from messing up your schedule or interfering with your goals. High energy, precision and paying attention to detail will help you mark your place […]