DEAR ABBY: My relationship with my partner hasn’t been the greatest, but we are both working on ourselves to become better partners. Recently, I found out he has been texting another female (flirting). He 100% swore to me nothing more has happened besides the texting. He claims he likes the attention. This other woman knows […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 19
100 years ago: 1925 Under the headline “Woman and Sissy Men Oppose Death Penalty,” the newspaper reported that two clergymen were the only persons who favored a restoration of capital punishment for the crime of murder before a legislative hearing. They were Rev. Andrew T. McWhorter of the South Paris church and Rev. John Balch […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Over-the-counter treatments don’t help man’s enlarged prostate
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 71, and I recently saw my urologist for urinating a lot and not getting enough sleep. He performed a flow test and a scope, then told me that I have an enlarged prostate. My urologist is recommending a procedure but doesn’t support the idea of using a balloon treatment. Next […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Take the time to indulge in what brings you joy and introduces you to something or someone that excites you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lily Collins, 36; Adam Levine, 46; Queen Latifah, 55; Vanessa Williams, 62. Happy Birthday: Take more interest in your responsibilities and health; maintain a routine conducive to saving, healing and easing stress; and spend less time letting temptation lure you into situations harmful to your well-being. A progressive and productive […]
Posted inDear Abby
Introvert’s ‘safe haven’ is off-limits to family and friends
DEAR ABBY: How do I politely tell people I don’t like having anyone visit me in my home? My home is my safe haven. The energy of the outside world drains me, and I don’t want that feeling inside my home. This includes family members, friends, neighbors, church family and anyone else who might come […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grandpa anticipates a delicate conversation to come
DEAR ABBY: My son just told me his daughter, age 26, is getting breast enhancement surgery. My question is, how do I address that when next I see her, probably in several months? It’s not like commenting on a new hair color or hairdo. Old men commenting on female anatomy, particularly that part, are not […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 18
100 years ago: 1925 Leslie B. Hilton of Auburn got such a kick and saw so many arms, legs and feet in rapid motion at the regular spiritualist meeting Sunday night in the block at the corner of Main and Court streets, Auburn that he has had one of the alleged evil spirits arrested on […]
Posted inSun Spots
Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn seeks repair opportunities and volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and I’m asking that readers help us with finding homes to renovate this year. The nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing the homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age, and/or disability, […]
Posted inSun Spots
Heywood Club selling Gardening Calendars to pay for clubhouse repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Heywood Club on Crockett Ridge in Norway is going to be selling 200 calendars at $10 each. This will be a Spring Garden Calendar with most daily drawings related to gardening. We will also be including several Dollar Days with values from $25 to $100. We are having this extra fundraiser to […]
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Libra: Broaden your scope by participating in events that take you back to a place you miss or toward something new and exciting.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mia Hamm, 53; Rob Lowe, 61; Gary Sinise, 70; Kurt Russell, 74. Happy Birthday: Take a step in a positive direction, and plan to fill your heart with joy. Set aside time for the people, pastimes and places that make you happy. Put your energy into whatever you find revitalizing, […]