100 Years Ago: 1922 One of the prettiest auction parties of the season was given at the Philharmonic Studio Friday afternoon by Mrs. E. M. Small and Mrs. Louis T. Brown. Over a hundred invitations were sent out and 26 tables were filled. The studio was attractive with yellow bouquets and buffet refreshments were served […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Cousin desperate to help woman in abusive romance
DEAR ABBY: I have always been extremely close to my cousins; we even refer to ourselves as sisters. The problem I’m having is with the boyfriend of one of them. They have been dating for almost 10 years. For the first few years we were all close, and I enjoyed spending time with them. The […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Higher dose may be better when it comes to vitamin B12
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a vegan, and my multivitamin is my only source of B12. It states I’m getting 200% of my daily requirement. Is that sufficient? — M.E. ANSWER: People who are strict vegans — that is, those who consume no animal products at all — will not get any vitamin B12 and will […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Stick to your game plan, and make the most of your day
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Sheeran, 31; Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 41; Billie Joe Armstrong, 50; Denise Richards, 51. Happy Birthday: Stay on target. Focus on what you want to achieve. Express your desires, and explore your options. Take the initiative and change whatever isn’t working for you into something that promotes enthusiasm and success. Put […]
Posted inSun Spots
Bottles offered to nonprofits that provide a drop-off location
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m wondering if any groups are conducting bottle drives and picking up empties. The Girl Scouts had a wonderful drop-off spot on Ferry Road, but it’s no longer there. It was very convenient and right on my way. Is anyone else providing such a place? — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: I’m putting […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband of three decades still supports first wife
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my husband for more than 30 years. We have no kids together, but he has three adult children from a previous marriage. All of them are in their 30s. He and his ex had a bad breakup, and she has never given up on him coming back to her. […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Feb. 16
100 Years Ago: 1922 Rowe’s Corner Grange is 20 years old. The actual birthday was on Wednesday, last, for on Feb. 8, 1902, the grange was instituted and it has been growing ever since; but the birthday party was deferred to Saturday, when the members of Danville Jct. Grange were invited to take part in […]
Posted inDr. Roach
A second opinion is warranted after ‘clean out’ for knee arthritis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old male, 6 feet 1 inch tall, weigh 240 pounds and have atrial fibrillation. It has not impacted my lifestyle. About 90 days ago I had meniscus surgery called a “clean out.” Afterward, my orthopedic surgeon said I should be much better, even though there was significant arthritis. The […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Trust in your instincts, common sense and experience to know what to take on and what to leave alone
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: The Weeknd, 32; Elizabeth Olsen, 33; Ice-T, 64; LeVar Burton, 65. Happy Birthday: Bounce ideas around in your head for a while. Consider the pros and cons, and come up with the best approach to life, love and happiness. A look at the past will help you cultivate an ironclad […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn woman wants mittens made to match her scarf
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone who can knit me a pair of large women’s mittens. I have the yarn that matches my scarf and I could mail it to the knitter and would pay them to do this for me. — Mary, Auburn ANSWER: Do you have a pattern or at least a […]