DEAR ABBY: My wife of 41 years passed away four years ago. I’m in my mid-60s. I have sought grief counseling to fully process her loss. The counselor has encouraged me to maintain and expand my peer relationships. The counselor has also encouraged dating, which I have tried, but no romances have resulted. My wife […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Gluten-free diet may not be cause of relief of symptoms
DEAR DR. ROACH: For several months I was having constipation, diarrhea, stomach cramps, dizziness and a general feeling of unwellness. It got so bad that my gastroenterologist sent me for a CT scan and colonoscopy, which both turned out negative. Finally, my daughter said, “Mom, I’m sure it is gluten intolerance.” Sure enough, in just […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Reevaluate how you earn a living and handle money, and you’ll come up with a plan that helps you reach the lifestyle you want to live.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Alba, 41; Penelope Cruz, 48; Jay Leno, 72; Ann-Margret, 81. Happy Birthday: You’ll pick up useful tips if you watch the experts this year. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or use the information you discover and adapt it to fit your needs. Branching out and exploring how you […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Bridgton gallery to open season with fiber artist
BRIDGTON — Fiber artist Catherine Worthington is scheduled to be Gallery 302’s first guest artist of the season. Her show, “Textile Translations of Maine,” will run from Wednesday, May 4 through Friday, June 10, at 112 Main St. An in-person reception featuring Worthington’s work is set for 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 6. Worthington obtained a Bachelor […]
Posted inSun Spots
Fundraisers returning this spring for area nonprofit organizations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A Perennial Plant Sale will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at Alpine and Main streets in Paris, across from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Proceeds will benefit Rock House Teen Center at 254 Webber Brook Road in Oxford. Please contact me at 539-2372 if you have questions […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Isabella Corwin exhibit planned at River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta is showcasing a mixed media exhibition by Isabella Corwin of Bristol at the gallery at 36 Elm St. Plaza in Damariscotta. Featuring paintings, cloisonné jewelry and enamel works, this show opens in the River Room on April 28 and continues through May 18. The artist’s reception for Corwin’s solo show is […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on April 27
100 Years Ago: 1922 Several Auburn boys are planning to take a swim in Taylor Pond Saturday afternoon but they will not be able to surpass the record of two plucky high school girls who went in during the month of March last year. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Grading and filling is currently underway on […]
Posted inDear Abby
Mother-in-law brings virus into pregnant woman’s home
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are expecting our second child. Our first pregnancy ended in miscarriage, so we were overjoyed to find out I was pregnant again, this time with a little girl. We’ve already given her the name “Mandy.” Everything was going well until a month ago. My mother-in-law came over for her […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Needle biopsy benefits outweigh risks
DEAR DR. ROACH: After not having a mammogram for about 10 years, I developed soreness in one breast. I was recently examined by my doctor, and a lump was detected in my breast at “10 o’clock,” about 7 centimeters from the nipple. I had a standard mammogram that showed a 2.5 cm mass, and I […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: position or long-term goal will inspire you to work harder and faster. Discuss your plans with someone you respect,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Austin Dillon, 32; Jenna-Louise Coleman, 36; Patrick Stump, 38; Ari Graynor, 39. Happy Birthday: The sky’s the limit. You have more options than you realize this year. Don’t sit back and vacillate when the time is ripe to get things done. Jump into high gear, and work diligently to achieve […]