100 Years Ago: 1921 The Central Maine Power company is extending its lines to West Minot and Hebron. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Auburn City Manager Bernard Murphy, William Harris and George Kirk of the State Highway Commission will discuss the Union Street bypass road before members of the Auburn Exchange Club when they meet Tuesday […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Man tells daughter to make him a grandfather ASAP
DEAR ABBY: I love both my parents so much, but I’m definitely closer to my dad. He has been there for me through it all, and now that I’m older, I want to be the best daughter possible to him. Here’s the issue: Dad was older when I came along, and he’s impatient for grandkids. […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Anxiety about insomnia meds is keeping woman awake
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old woman. I have had problems with insomnia for at least 50 years, but it is much worse now. Some nights I don’t sleep, and some nights I get maybe three or four hours. My primary doctor will prescribe only certain meds and will not prescribe meds I took […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Confusion will set in if you don’t openly and honestly discuss what concerns you
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vera Farmiga, 48; Geri Halliwell, 49; M. Night Shyamalan, 51; Michelle Yeoh, 59. Happy Birthday: Distance yourself from inconsistency and people who are erratic or disruptive or who take you for granted. Build an environment conducive to success and happiness. Be the pillar of strength. Strive for perfection, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Anxiety about insomnia meds is keeping woman awake
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old woman. I have had problems with insomnia for at least 50 years, but it is much worse now. Some nights I don’t sleep, and some nights I get maybe three or four hours. My primary doctor will prescribe only certain meds and will not prescribe meds I took […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 6
100 Years Ago: 1921 A community social and lawn party was held at West Auburn Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Sylvia Keith and Alice Dearborn. Chinese lanterns were used and made the scene attractive. While the guests were gathering, piano and violin music was given by Genevieve Buckley and Prof. Wilson. 50 Years […]
Posted inSun Spots
Driver with flat tire thanks Auburn police officers who stopped, helped
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was traveling Route 4 in North Auburn on July 23 when, unbeknownst to me, I hit a sharp object and had a tire that was slowly losing air. Luckily, Sgt. Chris Hatfield from the Auburn Police Department signaled to me to let me know. He graciously waited with me on the […]
Posted inEncore
Five things to do: Fairs, festivals and a little Franco-American flare
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Live music at Mixers this weekend
Rock Hard Johnson will play from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band, made up of musicians who have all been around the music scene for more than 25 years, play songs you can sing and dance to all night long. There is no cover charge and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman directs anger at parents after diagnosis
DEAR ABBY: I’m the mother of an 8-year-old with autism. A few months ago, I was ALSO diagnosed with autism. While I viewed this news for the most part in a rather positive light, I also have some mixed feelings. The good: This diagnosis finally explains everything about the way I’ve behaved my entire life. […]