DEAR ABBY: I am one of six adult siblings. Our youngest brother, “Clark,” died of cancer five years ago. He was my best friend. As kids, we did everything together, and we remained close as we got older. As he was dying, Clark asked me to keep his wife, “Liz,” and his children in the […]
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Definitive therapy reasonable for this patient
Dear Dr. Roach: What is the endgame of hyperthyroidism? I am a 54-year-old female, diagnosed in September 2020 with hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease. My endocrinologist started me on 10 mg of methimazole and 100 mg of metoprolol daily (my heart rate was above 100 beats per minute). I have bloodwork done quarterly. My thyroid-related […]
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Scorpio: managing your money and living your life Don’t be fooled by what others say or do
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: O’Shea Jackson Jr., 31; Billy Zane, 56; Helen Shaver, 71; Edward James Olmos, 75. Happy Birthday: Take your time. Go over every detail. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a secretive approach to what you plan to achieve this year. Once you have a doable plan mapped out, […]
Posted inSun Spots
TracFones with 3G technology shut down; new phones required
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve had the same phone at least 15 years. It’s a 3G TracFone that I added 200 minutes to on Feb. 1 at Walmart. I have gotten two calls on this TracFone saying the same message that on Feb. 22 my TracFone will no longer work and be available for me to […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Bruce Cockburn concert planned at Waterville Opera House
Bruce Cockburn plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at The Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Cockburn has released 34 albums and played thousands of concerts around the world, something that he continues to do to this day. His songs have been covered by many artists including Jimmy Buffet, KD […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 23
100 Years Ago: 1922 The second annual Consumers Opportunity Sales Week opened Monday with a rush. Many out of town people were noticed shopping on the streets. It is expected that Lewiston will be the’ center of large crowds of out of town people all this week. Monday was Opening Sales Day and a great […]
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Woman refuses to embrace Ex-husband’s reappearance
DEAR ABBY: I was married for 10 years before I found out my ex was living a double life — other women, children, etc. We divorced, and afterward, I provided the best possible life for our three children. My ex was the typical deadbeat dad — never there for his children. Twelve years later, my […]
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Period of increased urination may follow chaotic heartbeats
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman, 74 years old and in fair health. Eight years ago I had surgery for lung cancer. The first night after, I was told I had atrial fibrillation due to the surgery being so close to the heart. I was started on metoprolol. Every now and then I would […]
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Libra: Taking on something that is cost-efficient will add to your knowledge and experience
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dakota Fanning, 28; Niecy Nash, 52; Kristin Davis, 57; Patricia Richardson, 71. Happy Birthday: Put pressure on time-sensitive matters this year to avoid setbacks. Staying on top of your plan is your ticket to success and personal freedom. Calculate and put your money where it brings the highest return. Refuse […]