100 Years Ago: 1925 “The greatest show on earth,” came off as advertised Saturday morning the eclipse of the sun by the moon, more than 90 per cent of which was visible in Lewiston and Auburn under the most ideal conditions. Roofs were crowded and the easterly windows of tall buildings were crowded. It was […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Thankless weddings have worn thin for relative
DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, we were invited to my cousin’s eldest daughter’s wedding. Although my cousin and I are close, I barely know the daughter. We were invited only because my cousin wanted me there. The wedding was out of town, which necessitated a motel stay, meals and gas, in addition to a […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Valsartan could be the cause behind a high potassium level
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 10-year-old male who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise most days. Since 2021, I have been taking one tab of amlodipine/valsartan daily with blood pressure readings of 125-135/70-80 mm Hg […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Before you offer your time, consider the cost or consequences.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mischa Barton, 39; Tatyana Ali, 46; Ed Helms, 51; Neil Diamond, 84. Happy Birthday: New interests, qualifications, connections and opportunities will unfold this year. An aggressive approach to investment opportunities and how you handle living expenses will improve your lifestyle and ease stress. Alter your life according to your needs […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader requests information from those who have installed solar panels
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would you please ask your readers if they could share information about solar panels? Someone came to my house and the program they offer looks very good, but I don’t know anyone with solar panels and I would like more information, such as what customers like about them or not. More details […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 23
100 Years Ago: 1925 Janeatte Derelittle, 15, braved death to rescue her 11 years old sister Mary from the flames which destroyed her home and four other buildings at Smith’s crossing in Rumford, early Friday morning. The bed upon which little Mary was sleeping was a mass of flames and the child’s night clothes were […]
Posted inDear Abby
Sister-in-law’s greetings seem a bite too intimate
DEAR ABBY: I recently realized that my sister-in-law has been kissing my boyfriend on the mouth every time she greets him. We all live in the same town and get together for dinners and events often. I love my SIL and don’t believe she would ever do anything to hurt me or my brother. Our […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Periodic phlebotomies required for hemochromatosis patient
DEAR DR. ROACH: When I was diagnosed with hemochromatosis, my doctor explained that a ferritin level of 380 ng/mL was too high. I am a male and would like to know if I need to continue getting phlebotomies. After several phlebotomies in three to four months, my level was 122 ng/mL. Currently, I have a […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: The opportunity to make your life and relationships better will make a difference personally and professionally.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tiffani Thiessen, 51; Mariska Hargitay, 61; Gail O’Grady, 62; Richard Dean Anderson, 75. Happy Birthday: Approach opportunity and change with enthusiasm and the intent to make the most of whatever comes your way. Refuse to let uncertainty mess with your mind or cause you to miss out on something that […]
Posted inSun Spots
SHAREcenter opens up in new location
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Jan. 21, the SHAREcenter opened at our new location to members only at the Market Place Mall at 675 Main St. in Lewiston, next door to Fueled by Nutrition. We still do not have our big sign up on the building so look for the sign above our shop that still […]