DEAR ABBY: I’m a minor living at home with my parents and my brother. Everything’s pretty stable. Mom works, but she isn’t gone all the time or anything like that. However, I have a lot of problems with my dad. He has Asperger’s syndrome, and his behavior has caused many issues for me. The least […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Old negatives of father’s World War II service could be printed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have some film negatives of my father while he served in the Army during World War II. Do you know if these negatives can still be developed into photos and if so, where could I take them? — No name, no town ANSWER: Photo Finish at the Auburn Mall (across from […]
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Maple producers plan Fall Fest
BUXTON — The Maine Maple Producers Association recently announced that Maine Maple Fall Fest will be hosted on Oct. 9 and 10. This event is a continuation of the Maine Maple Producers Weekend held in October 2020. “After our fall event kick-off last year, we are again opening our sugar houses to the public for […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 23
100 Years Ago: 1921 Everything was bright and fair at the Oxford County fairgrounds Thursday morning, and the Lewiston Brigade band were right on their job, and as usual drew crowds when they began to play. The Exhibition building was alluring to the multitudes while the midway was overflowing in all directions. Boys were flying […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Clear the air, say what’s on your mind and make your position clear
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Mackie, 43; Jason Alexander, 62; Bruce Springsteen, 72; Mary Kay Place, 74. Happy Birthday: Clear the air, say what’s on your mind and make your position clear. It’s time to make a move or to fix what isn’t working for you anymore. Hesitation will be what holds you back, […]
Posted inDear Abby
Vintage vehicle draws attention at jobsite
DEAR ABBY: I drive a classic car to work every day at a construction site. Since I began working there this summer, people often ask me about selling it. Most of the time I take it as a compliment and tell them it is not for sale currently, but the same people often continue to […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Elevation, exercise and compression help fight swollen legs
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have chronic venous insufficiency. My doctor tells me there is nothing for it but compression socks, and I cannot put them on. — S.G. ANSWER: Chronic venous insufficiency is a disease of the veins, most commonly in the legs. It’s characterized by dilated (varicose) veins, tired or heavy legs, pain and […]
Posted inSun Spots
Found: A Watch and a Cane
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We found a watch Saturday, Sept. 18, around 5 p.m. across from Holy Family Church in Lewiston. If you think it could be yours, please contact me at 440-4794. — No name, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: While headed toward Jay from Livermore Falls on Route 4 on Saturday, Sept. 18, at […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Wiscasset Art Walk to feature Woolwich twig artist
WISCASSET — Susy Perrine, a self-described twig artist, is scheduled to build a garden structure out of that material from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, during the Wiscasset Art Walk. She’ll be under a tent on one of the grand sidewalks in Wiscasset Village. “I’m interested in the process almost as much as […]
Posted inEncore
Denny Breau to play at Franco Center
Legendary guitarist Denny Breau performs live on Friday, Sept. 24, at the Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 6 p.m. Full bar. Great atmosphere. Parking is always free. The Gendron Franco Center is located at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Tickets and more information available at francocenter.org, or by contacting the […]