CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate McKinnon, 41; Julie Chen, 55; Gabrielle Reece, 55; Rowan Atkinson, 70. Happy Birthday: Explore the possibilities and consider utilizing your resources to achieve your goals. Ask questions and verify the information before you begin something new or commit to anything that requires your time, money or energy. Use only […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 6
100 Years Ago: 1925 A departure from the usual routine in the ninth grade domestic science classes, is the serving of dinners to guests of the class on different evenings. The dinners are prepared under the direction of the class teacher, Miss Edith Wiggins. The girls, however, do all the work of preparing and serving […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Yes, AARP tax assistance will return
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the Dec. 16 Sun Spots, Gene from Lewiston asked about AARP assisting with tax returns again this year. Services will be available at the same place and times as last year. Anyone who has questions can call 513-3170 and listen to the voicemail message for up-to-date information. — No name, no […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Exude positivity, use your imagination and salute those who speak your language and live your dream.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: January Jones, 47; Bradley Cooper, 50; Carrie Ann Inaba, 57; Diane Keaton, 79. Happy Birthday: Let your creativity lead the way and spice up your dialogue to ensure you grab the spotlight when presenting what you want to convey. When you want to get ahead, strategy is everything, but so […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife’s natural hair color upsets dye-loving husband
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 16 years and have what I consider to be a happy marriage. My question concerns ongoing conversations we have been having about my hair color. The first couple of years we were together, my hair was gray, and then I dyed it red. While I […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: The information you receive will give you a reason to consider taking a trip.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dot-Marie Jones, 61; Dave Foley, 62; Michael Stipe, 65; Patty Loveless, 68. Happy Birthday: Compassion and discipline are your tickets to success. Refuse to let outside influences lead you astray or convince you otherwise. The results of your actions will show up in your home, lifestyle and relationships. Channeling your […]
Posted inDear Abby
Meteor-watching excursion gets fiery for the wrong reason
DEAR ABBY: I have been an amateur astronomer for 25-plus years. I always go meteor watching as well as observe any celestial event. This year I invited my brother-in-law and his wife to watch a meteor shower with my husband and me. Since we both have campers, I reserved and paid the deposit for two […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 4
100 Years Ago: 1925 An article for January 4, 1925 was unavailable, therefore an article from January 4, 1924 is being offered instead. Judge Crockett of the Lewiston municipal court has under advisement a suit against W. C. Girard, prominent Lisbon merchant for $12.50 which Harry Day, proprietor of the Maine Bottling Co., of Auburn, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Atorvastatin prescription brings on extreme exhaustion
DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who has been on 40 mg of atorvastatin for years. During the past year or two, I started feeling tired all the time. I did have spurts of energy at times, but mostly everything started feeling like an effort. It got so bad this past year that […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Refrain from getting swept up in someone’s rhetoric without verifying the facts and what’s possible.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eli Manning, 44; Danica McKellar, 50; Mel Gibson, 69; Victoria Principal, 75. Happy Birthday: It’s up to you to determine how you want to handle your cash, responsibilities and health issues. Dig deep, gather information and make life choices that will stabilize and secure the position that interests you. This […]