100 Years Ago: 1925 Dick Ford, while scraping off the ice on the Androscoggin River with his big truck and plow attachment for the Rumford Driving Association, narrowly escaped drowning. He heard someone scream, “The truck is sinking!” and jumped just in time before the truck went down in 18 feet of water. It required […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Daughter devastated by cheating boyfriend
DEAR ABBY: My 18-year-old daughter recently broke up with her boyfriend. She caught him on the phone talking with another female, and there were other signs of his cheating as well. She’s devastated, and so am I. I really liked the guy, but he obviously didn’t care for my daughter or her feelings. I told […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Procrastinating isn’t going to fulfill your dreams, but acting on your gut feelings will help you surpass your expectations.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Peet, 53; Mary J. Blige, 54; Kim Coles, 63; Phyllis Logan, 69. Happy Birthday: Use your charm, intelligence and determination to get ahead. A change of location or direction will encourage success and a better lifestyle if you say no to temptation and refuse to let emotional matters lead […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 10
100 Years Ago: 1925 A cup is on display in a local store window to be known as the “Waterfalls Trophy.” It has been presented to the Mechanic Falls Ski Club by the Poland Paper Co., for annual competition among the Ski Clubs of the State of Maine and will be awarded for proficiency in […]
Posted inDear Abby
Lonely widower badgers late wife’s friends with calls
DEAR ABBY: My friend of 30 years passed away two years ago. Her husband, with whom I had a cordial relationship, has been calling me and other friends of his wife nonstop. He usually calls with irrelevant nonsense. One time, I decided not to answer any of his many calls per day. When I finally […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Blood pressure level fluctuates after getting off all medications
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 89 and in good health. For six months, my systolic blood pressure was 113 mm Hg. Then, 10 days ago, it dropped to 88 mm Hg for a week. For today and the past week, it’s been 187/93 mm Hg. I was on a blood pressure medication, but my doctor […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Explore, fine-tune and represent yourself, and avoid indulgent behavior.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Handler, 64; Pat Benatar, 72; George Foreman, 76; Rod Stewart, 80. Happy Birthday: Change is up to you. If you don’t like something, be honest and do whatever is necessary to improve your life. Reaching out and participating in events and activities that feel good, address a concern or […]
Posted inSun Spots
Recommendations for Rinaii heater installation needed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are considering a Rinaii space heater for our new basement family room and are looking for recommendations from fellow Sun Spotters. We haven’t purchased anything yet so guidance and someone to do the installation is needed. If anyone has had a good experience with a local contractor, we would certainly appreciate […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 9
100 Years Ago: 1925 A crippled telephone operator gave her life while alarming the countryside of fire in the business section of Brooks early Friday morning. Her assistant sustained a broken arm. Six business buildings were burned with an aggregate loss of at least $50,000 and other property was barely saved by a fire on […]
Posted inDear Abby
Fiance’s ex-wife carries decades-old grudge
DEAR ABBY: My fiance’s daughter is having a baby. Her mother is helping give the shower. My fiance and his ex have been divorced for 21 years. She was the one who cheated, asked for the divorce and kicked him out. She threatened not to attend her daughter’s wedding because he was bringing me. We […]