DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter, “Crystal,” has a toxic relationship with her mother. Both have battled alcoholism. The mother did some extreme damage that has ended the possibility of Crystal regaining custody of her 6-year-old son. My husband and I hired a lawyer to help her fight for her rights, and we have brought her to […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Theater at Monmouth to stage ‘Anthony and Cleopatra’
“Anthony and Cleopatra,” by William Shakespeare, directed by Charlene V. Smith, will be staged July 7 through Aug. 30 at Cumston Hall, at 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Performance times are 7 p.m. July 7, 8, 16, 20, Aug. 4, 12 and 20; 7 p.m. July 24; and 1 pm. July 31 and Aug. 4. […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 1
100 Years Ago: 1922 The new organ has arrived and been placed in position in the West Auburn church. It will be used for the first time at the regular service on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, standard time. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Band uniforms sought by the school Department for the Lewiston High School […]
Posted inDear Abby
Mother unsupportive of transitioning teen
DEAR ABBY: I am a 19-year-old trans man. I told my mother years ago, and while she hasn’t stopped me from transitioning, she’s wholly unsupportive. Despite telling her my new name and pronouns, she refuses to refer to me that way even when we are alone. (I can’t tell the rest of my family; they […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Make personal gain, romance and self-improvement your goals, and discuss your intentions with someone you love.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Storm Reid, 19; Missy Elliott, 51; Pamela Anderson, 55; Dan Aykroyd, 70. Happy Birthday: Reminisce, reach out to someone special, share memories, update your image and strive to do something that makes you happy. Take the time to get to know yourself better and grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Look […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Many meds in combination make a complicated BP treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 77-year-old male. I’m 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weigh 145 pounds, with difficult-to-control high blood pressure. For many years I had a blood pressure reading around 140/80 with no medicines. Last year I had a very severe headache, and I thought it might be a stroke or […]
Posted inSun Spots
Ideas sought from parents on ways to store children’s drawings
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On a recent rainy day, I was going through piles of drawings my elementary schoolchildren have made since they were toddlers. I had stuffed them in a big bin and now there are so many. I’d like to hear some imaginative ideas about how to store these keepsakes. Perhaps other parents can […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ to open July 7 at Lakewood Theater
Lakewood Theater will stage “ The Drowsy Chaperone” July 7-16 at 76 Theater Road in Madison. The production will be staged at 8 p.m. July 7-9; 4 p.m. July 10; 2 and 7 p.m. July 13; and 8 p.m. July 14-16. The Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 30
100 Years Ago: 1922 Few boys in Maine and possibly any state can boast the record of Ellery M. Doyle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie E. Doyle of Bath, when it comes to attending school. He just completed his eighth consecutive year without being absent, a wonderful record! He will be a sophomore next […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Invest in yourself instead of giving your all to benefit someone who wouldn’t do the same for you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fantasia, 38; Monica Potter, 51; Mike Tyson, 56; David Alan Grier, 66. Happy Birthday: Take the path that makes you happy and gives you a chance to use your attributes in a new creative manner. A change may make you feel uncomfortable this year, but the benefits outweigh any aggravation […]