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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Samuel James plans January concert in Gardiner
Guitar Man Samuel James will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Johnson Hall, 280 Water St. in Gardiner. With a voice of grit and gravel, roots musician Samuel James sings with an authenticity lost in time. A modern guitar master, James’ skill has a depth and range that seems impossible for a man […]
Posted inDear Abby
Relationship flounders amid teens belligerent protests
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating “Mark” for 18 months. Four months ago, his 17-year-old daughter, “Hayley,” started disliking me — my dog, my kids, anything having to do with me. She forbids me from going to Mark’s house when she’s there and has an emotional meltdown every time we see each other. She has […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 20
100 Years Ago: 1921 Four skating rinks are to be provided for Auburn boys and girls, by the city council. At the budget hearing Monday evening it was suggested that an additional $300 be added to the budget and be expended in providing the younger folks an opportunity for wholesome recreation; and this suggestion will […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Evidence linking edible cannabis and blood clots is slim
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old male who considers himself active and healthy. In July 2020 I had a stroke, treated in a timely manner with a tissue plasminogen activator, and I have no residual effects. I will, about two to three times a month, take an edible cannabis to help me sleep or […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Knowing you can finish what you start and handle personal matters without a hitch
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Azie Tesfai, 29; Jonah Hill, 38; David Cook, 39; Nicole de Boer, 51. Happy Birthday: Formulate ideas and implement change. Don’t wait for others to do things for you or take charge of your life. Look for what moves you, and focus on using your skills masterfully. You will excel. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Looking for necklace, mouse repellent
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have lost a necklace made up of two gold chains with a cross on one and a Miraculous Medal on the other. I lost it Monday, Dec. 13, in the Lewiston-Auburn area, possibly at a parking lot. Please, if someone has found it, it would mean a great deal to me […]
Posted inDear Abby
Relationship with Daughter seems superficial at best
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I were divorced six years ago. Our 26-year-old daughter has always been close to her mother and my former in-laws. When my ex and I separated, she was 20. When we divorced a year later, she sided with her mother, which I expected. Since the divorce, I have seen my […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Refuse to let stressful situations grow into chaos Choose your words wisely
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Annie Murphy, 35; Jake Gyllenhaal, 41; Alyssa Milano, 49; Tyson Beckford, 51. Happy Birthday: Be open about how you feel, resolve unfinished business and look to the future with optimism. Take responsibility for the past, and prepare for new beginnings. Salvage what you can, and know enough to let go […]