CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Harry Styles, 28; Ronda Rousey, 35; Big Boi, 47; Michael C. Hall, 51. Happy Birthday: A direct approach to whatever you take on will help you reach your goal. Stay on course, regardless of temptation or what others decide to do. Control your emotions, and designate more time to research […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Good Samaritans enjoy plowing through the weekend snowstorm
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This past Sunday morning there were two vehicles with plows going around our Lewiston neighborhood and beyond helping everyone remove snow from the end of their driveways. As a senior citizen who is getting to the end of his snow-clearing days, I sure did appreciate this bit of help and the two […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Dad’s behavior compounds grieving teenager’s loss
DEAR ABBY: I am a 17-year-old male whose mom passed away six months ago. From the time I was a small child, she was mean to me and never had time for me, but I never wished her dead. She was mean to my dad as well. Since her passing, Dad has gone crazy about […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 31
100 Years Ago: 1922 Standing room only and very little of that was to be found in the Calumet Club rooms, Tuesday night while the Knocker Minstrels for members only was presented. Those who had other engagements for the evening missed one of the best minstrel performances ever given in this city. Had a booking […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Why the unwieldy name for non-small cell lung cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: Why does non-small cell cancer have such an unwieldy name? Why not call it “large cell lung cancer” instead? — P.R. ANSWER: There are four main types of lung cancer, as well as a few rare types. Small cell cancer is a specific type of lung cancer that behaves differently from the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: The information you collect will spark your imagination and help you find an exciting way to use your skills
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mario Williams, 37; Justin Timberlake, 41; Kerry Washington, 45; Portia de Rossi, 49. Happy Birthday: Your quest is to decompartmentalize and reset your game plan to fit your current needs. Taking the time to assess will help you create a direct line to what you want to achieve. Stop paving […]
Posted inSun Spots
Requests made for sewing class, lamp restoration, appliance repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently I had a student interested in learning how to sew. We have only one old machine that does not work very well. I would like to ask people if they have sewing machines they would like to donate to Regional School Unit 16 Adult Education in Mechanic Falls. It would be […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Discipline and hard work will help you reach your goal. Don’t deviate from the path you are on
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wilmer Valderrama, 42; Christian Bale, 48; Phil Collins, 71; Charles S. Dutton, 71. Happy Birthday: Lighten up and put emphasis on joy, not fretting. Pursue a path that excites you and brings meaning and purpose into your life. Worry less about what others think and do, and take responsibility for […]
Posted inDear Abby
Frequent guest acts more like roommate
DEAR ABBY: A friend recently moved back to his home state. Because he was anxious about leaving, I told him he could stay with me anytime he wanted. I was trying to be nice and calm his nerves, but he has taken me literally and thinks he can come stay whenever he likes. When he […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Conjure up what you want to see happen and turn your plan into a reality
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Gilbert, 47; Heather Graham, 52; Oprah Winfrey, 68; Tom Selleck, 77. Happy Birthday: Rely on what you know, who you trust and what you want, and you will set priorities that encourage success. Discipline and determination will separate you from any competition you encounter this year. Don’t share too […]