100 Years Ago: 1925 A member of the Federal narcotic squad is said to be investigating the actions of an attractive 17 year old Park Street girl who has been held at the Lewiston police matron’s’ quarters during the last few days for safe keeping. The girl first came to the attention of the police […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Man tries to force social media on his unplugged wife
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have very different approaches to social media; He’s all in, and I’m all out. I don’t “do” the internet. I don’t have Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat and whatever else people are using these days. I quit using social media five years ago when I realized how much it was […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Hip and leg pain persist ever since an active trip to France
DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2022, I took a trip to France to visit friends and sightsee. My hip/leg pain started after I spent my days walking and climbing stairs in Paris. (I walked 16 miles one day!) I rested during the evening and took ibuprofen before going to bed. I did not stop my activities […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Generosity is superb if you are careful not to let anyone take advantage of you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Sheeran, 34; Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 44; Billie Joe Armstrong, 53; Denise Richards, 54. Happy Birthday: Take your time, think matters through and refrain from following the crowd or making premature choices based on partial facts and figures. Pay more attention to your health, emotional well-being and relationships with others. Look […]
Posted inSun Spots
Sun Spots: Blood drive set for Monday afternoon in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 is set to sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday at the parish hall at Holy Family Church at 607 Sabattus St. in Lewiston. To make an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.—Raymond, no town ANSWER: Once you get plowed […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: The ideas you implement will lead to positive change and wow everyone you encounter on your journey.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: The Weeknd, 35; Elizabeth Olsen, 36; Ice-T, 67; LeVar Burton, 68. Happy Birthday: Prospects look promising this year. Put the investments, contracts and legal matters you encounter to rest, and peace of mind will follow. Personal gains, better health and self-improvement projects will offer positive results and help build a […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman’s poor choices impact health of aging mother
DEAR ABBY: I am a healthy older woman living alone in a building for seniors. I’ve known some of my neighbors most of my life. I consider us like a family. My problem is, my 49-year-old daughter, “Jasmine,” has been a pill addict for the last 20 years. I’ve tried repeatedly to help her. I’ve […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 15
100 Years Ago: 1925 A flaming gas meter in the cellar of a tenement occupied by Dr. Robert Brown, Sabattus Street, resulted in a call from the Lewiston Fire Department chemical crew Saturday night. The gas meter damage was all. The doctor is said to have detected the odor of gas from the cellar and […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Helping others can be gratifying, but you must take time to nurture yourself if you want to maintain a positive attitude.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Riley, 39; Matt Groening, 71; Melissa Manchester, 74; Jane Seymour, 74. Happy Birthday: You are in a better position than you realize. Don’t wait for things to happen; jump in, trust and believe in yourself, and expand your goals. Emotions and money won’t mix well. Look for bargains, use […]
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man’s need for speed makes wife want to hit the brakes
DEAR ABBY: My husband is an adrenaline junkie who loves high speeds and fast cars. I am the opposite. I hate riding in fast cars, on roller coasters or anything adrenaline-related. I have explained to him many times that I don’t enjoy going fast in his super-fast car, yet he keeps asking me to go […]