CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth Green, 51; Mary Steenburgen, 72; Robert Klein, 83; Nick Nolte, 84. Happy Birthday: Shake off the negative energy holding you back. It’s time to free your mind, body and soul to move forward with excitement and a vision of what’s possible. Look for opportunities, and you’ll discover you have […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 7
100 Years Ago: 1925 Governor Ralph O. Brewster had the time of his life in Lewiston, Saturday at the International Convention of the Canadian Snowshoers’ Union. He enjoyed every minute from the time he stepped into City Hall to the moment he took the 1 o’clock trolley car for Augusta with his secretary, Colonel Charles […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Weeding out which ads for diabetes are worth looking at
DEAR DR. ROACH: Every time I get on my phone, there are a ton of ads on how to cure Type 2 diabetes. Are any of them worth looking at? — F.N. ANSWER: If the ads are for comprehensive diet and exercise programs with education provided by a diabetes educator and a registered dietician (combined […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man’s delusions put brother in a difficult spot
DEAR ABBY: My younger brother, “Paul,” is 40 and in a rut. He became friends with a friend of mine, “Mitch,” whom I met in college. Paul also became good friends with Mitch’s wife, “Iris.” After a year of close friendship, my brother made a pass at Mitch’s wife during a BBQ. He was promptly […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Learn from your mistakes and let go of who and what holds you back.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 47; Chris Rock, 60; Garth Brooks, 63; James Spader, 65. Happy Birthday: Opportunities are a heartbeat away if you take the initiative and go after your goals. Everything, from home improvements to friendships and fitness, is favored if you are adamant. Be open to suggestions, but fine-tune whatever […]
Posted inSun Spots
Good Samaritans rescue homeowner after a fall in her driveway
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Tuesday, Feb. 4, I suffered a hard fall on black ice in my driveway. Having had knee replacement months before and getting ready for the second one, I was unable to pick myself up. Living on Park Avenue, a very busy road with lots of traffic, I was sure someone would […]
Posted inSun Spots
Livermore church accepting fabric for tote bags for children worldwide
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the Sun Spotter who has fabric to donate (Jan. 30 Sun Spots, Wayside Bible Baptist Church in Livermore on Route 4 makes tote bags as part of the shoeboxes we fill each Christmas for Samaritan’s Purse. The boxes are then given to children all over the world. It’s kind of you […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 6
100 Years Ago: 1925 Two freight trains, one from Portland and the other from Rumford were in head-on collision at Fuller Crossing in Canton, near the grove at the foot of Lake Anasagunticook about 7.45 Friday morning. Two trainmen, R. B. Bridgham of Auburn, and Mr. York of Canton, were badly injured. The freight for […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Fatigue and tingling persist amid treatment for anemia
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 71 years old and was diagnosed with pernicious anemia in October 2024. My B12 and folate levels were low. My antiparietal antibodies were abnormal, but the intrinsic factor antibodies were negative. I received daily B12 injections for six days, and now I’m on them once a month. I’m also taking […]
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Friendship with co-worker fades as aspirations diverge
DEAR ABBY: I had a close friendship with a co-worker. We used to have lunch together and shared many personal and intimate stories. We were the two work newbies, even though I started six months before he did. He has adapted well in the work environment, but I’m still struggling with different personalities and communication […]