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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Oct. 6
100 Years Ago: 1921 Harriet Abbott of Fryeburg is the first woman in Oxford County to be drawn to serve on the jury for the October term of the S. and J. Court. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Brothers of the Sacred Heart, who have been associated with education in the Twin Cities for more […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
What could be the cause of sudden osteonecrosis in knee?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old Caucasian woman with newly found necrosis of the knee bone, along with a fracture. I do not have diabetes, but I received a month of steroids last November when I had COVID. I also use Adair daily for asthma. I am scheduled for total knee replacement this coming […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Trust in yourself and what you know
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ella Balinska, 25; Alicia Silverstone, 45; Liev Schreiber, 54; Susan Sarandon, 75. Happy Birthday: Leave nothing to chance. Use your intellect, line things up and finish what you start. Take the initiative, and you will bring about the changes that will make your life easier to navigate. Your openness when […]
Posted inSun Spots
Pot pie tips offered for best gravy and a perfect bottom crust
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Why would the gravy in a chicken pot pie turn to glue, or disappear altogether? I can’t make a nice pie, one with a bottom crust, too. Turkey day is coming up soon and it would be nice to have helpful hints and good recipes for the perfect pot pie. — No name, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Union library to host folk music entertainer Oct. 13
UNION — The “Vose or Virtual Wednesday” series is scheduled to feature Bill Berlinghoff at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Vose Library at 392 Common Road or via Zoom. Berlinghoff, a folk music entertainer for more than half a century, has performed in almost every state on the East Coast from Maine to Virginia […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Monmouth Community Players to present 30th Anniversary Concert
The Monmouth Community Players has planned a 30th Anniversary Concert with some of their favorite songs from the first 30 years upon the stage at Cumston Hall. Organized by Josie French, current Chair of the Board, the evening promises to delight and spark some nostalgia from audience members and performers alike. Some performers will revisit […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family meals repeatedly cause digestion issues
DEAR ABBY: My husband was instructed by his doctor to avoid dairy due to a chronic condition that negatively impacts his daily life. Around the same time, his father and his girlfriend began implementing the keto diet into their lifestyle. We are often invited to their home for game night. She takes pride in preparing […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Oct. 5
100 Years Ago: 1921 Earlier in the week a small section of the brick sidewalk near the Lewiston end of the bridge settled leaving a dangerous hole where the loose bricks had been. A warning red light was placed there, however now the bricks on the Auburn end are in practically the same conditions. One […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Male breast growth could be the result of low testosterone
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old male who has been experiencing an increase in breast size (slightly more on the left than the right) over the past year. I am healthy and have taken no medications for the past six months except sildenafil, on an as-needed basis. I am approximately 10-15 pounds overweight, but […]