DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Brett,” and I have been legally married for five years. We had a common-law marriage for more than 15 years before that. Brett was always a stable and encouraging partner, but over the last two to three years he has changed. He’s angry and he blames me for things that could […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 11
100 Years Ago: 1922 Jerry Hudson, well known Lewiston dare-devil, figured in a spectacular airplane accident in Lynn, Mass., Saturday when the plane he was operating struck an air-hole, dropped several hundred feet and landed on top of an empty touring car. Hudson was not injured, nor were the pilot and one passenger. Hudson is […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Length of hormone treatment depends on individual
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 60-year-old woman at the end of a five-year regimen of hormone therapy. My doctor has advised me to eventually stop use of estrogen and progesterone by this summer, as she says women have an advanced risk of breast cancer at this stage. Another friend a few years younger than […]
Posted inSun Spots
Shedding light on the browntail moth scourge
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Although it might be too late to help this year, for those looking to curb the spread of browntail moths and the caterpillars that decimate our trees, I have a suggestion for next year: Leave a light on for them. Browntail moths, like most moths, love to congregate near a light at […]
Posted inDear Abby
Physical contact turns man into a slick sweaty mess
DEAR ABBY: I don’t think I’ve read about this problem before, and I can’t find help on the internet. I have been married for many years and have had this problem from the beginning. Every time I touch or snuggle up next to my husband, he starts sweating profusely. It starts within just a second […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Concentrate on meaningful relationships, and make your home comfortable and welcoming.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Simpson, 42; Adrian Grenier, 46; Sofia Vergara, 50; Arlo Guthrie, 75. Happy Birthday: Put more thought into money management and taking better care of your health. Don’t underestimate the cost or time involved in bringing about the changes you want to make. Discipline and hard work are the best […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Chapter 8: Getting ready for Lowell’s inquest
Interest in the case ran so high that when copies of the Journal began rolling off the press, hordes waited outside the building for a chance to buy one for 2 cents. Some stood patiently for hours since the editor declared that subscribers would get their papers first.
Posted inDear Abby
Friend runs background check on old classmate’s boyfriend
DEAR ABBY: Even though I have lived in a different state for many years, I’ve remained in touch with a female friend I’ll call “Tina” from high school, mostly via text messaging. For the last 12 years, I have been in a relationship with a man who has been very good to me. We are […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Be open and receptive, and you’ll discover shared beliefs, likes and dislikes that will help set the stage for a valuable piece of teamwork.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jack White, 47; Courtney Love, 58; Tom Hanks, 66; Jimmy Smits, 67. Happy Birthday: Expand your interests. Look for unique ways to advance your skills, knowledge and experience. Consider what attributes you can add to your resume or how best to cut back financially to make your lifestyle fit your […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 9
100 Years Ago: 1922 Tourists over the road at Danville Junction from the Power House to the Upper Gloucester Road is much improved as several carloads of gravel have been used on it. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The Department of Veterans Services has been authorized to hire seven Vietnam veterans, according to Robert R. Washburn, […]