DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 77, active and in relatively good shape. I was diagnosed with a ventral hernia two years ago following open heart surgery in 2001. Now, the skin from my breasts to my waist is covered in thick scar tissue, which is growing thicker and bigger. It is causing much discomfort. I […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Tears keep flowing despite life’s many blessings
DEAR ABBY: I am a very fortunate 60-year-old male. I have a wonderful life, great kids, I’m a new grandfather and I’m recently retired. I think I am a happy and overall positive person. Most people would be thrilled to have my life. However, I can’t seem to stop crying. I tear up at the […]
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Virgo: Make a change that benefits you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Pickler, 35; John Cusack, 55; Kathy Bates, 73; Mel Brooks, 95. Happy Birthday: Keep the ball rolling. Don’t let uncertainty based on what others do take over. Think and do for yourself, and success will follow. Be inventive and take an unusual path if it will help you learn […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The Wolff Sisters to perform in Waterville
The Wolff Sisters will take the stage at 6 p.m. Friday, July 30, at Head of Falls in Waterville. The concert is part of the Waterville Rocks concerts series, a free, familyfriendly, outdoor concert featuring beer garden. Rebecca on acoustic guitar, Kat on the keys, Rachael on electric guitar, and all three on lead vocals […]
Posted inEncore
Lookign Back on June 28
100 Years Ago: 1921 Merton Knowlton, of Livermore, has one of the best looking potato fields around here, an eighth of an acre near the depot already in blossom. He is looking for a meal from them on the Fourth of July. They were planted on May 10th. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The State Highway […]
Posted inSun Spots
Retired transcriptionist has equipment to donate to anyone interested
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a former medical transcriptionist. I have many Stedman’s Word reference books, a new foot pedal still in the box, several headphones, and a new keyboard and mouse, all of which I will never use again. After 35-plus years in the profession, I am three years into a new profession I […]
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Wife discovers her place in pack’s hierarchy
DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I got married a year ago, he had seven rescue dogs, which was a lot for me, but I accepted it. Two of the small dogs slept in our bed, and I was OK with that, too. My husband promised he would never put the dogs before me, and […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: A wait-and-see approach to decisions will provide insight
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Westwick, 34; Roshawn Franklin, 39; Pascale Bussieres, 53; J.J. Abrams, 55. Happy Birthday: Pay attention, put your possessions and cash in a safe place, and be open to learning something new and exciting. A lifestyle change that suits what’s trending will help you sort through what you can get […]
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Teen’s sudden death comes amid fractured friendship
DEAR ABBY: Last year, after a falling out with someone I have been friends with for more than 20 years, I was OK with writing this person off and going on with my life. From my understanding, this person felt the same way. Last week, their teenage son died in a terrible accident. I was […]
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Cancer: Cover your legal bases when engaging in joint venture
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariana Grande, 28; King Bach, 33; Gino Vento, 35; Aubrey Plaza, 37. Happy Birthday: Revisit situations and problems until you come up with a workable arrangement. Don’t jump into something that requires a delicate, time-consuming approach. Put more emphasis on detail and changing only what’s necessary. Use your ingenuity to […]