CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Simu Liu, 32; Hayden Christensen, 40; Kate Hudson, 42; Ashley Judd, 54. Happy Birthday: Consider your options and determine what you want to achieve. Taking a step in a new direction will give you something to look forward to and make it easier to leave the past behind you. A […]
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Oshima Brothers to perform in Boothbay Harbor
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor will host the Oshima Brothers at 7 p.m. Friday, April 23, at 86 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. The Oshima Brothers’ magnetic sibling sound and contagious joy result from a lifetime of making music together. Raised in a musical family in rural Maine, the brothers have honed a harmony-rich blend […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Perennial plant sale planned as fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rock House Teen Center at the junction of Alpine and Main streets in Norway, across from Oxford Hills High School, will hold a benefit perennial plant sale Saturday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please call me at 207-539-2372 for information or to donate plants.—Howie, Norway ANSWER: A sure […]
Posted inDear Abby
Needy woman takes advantage of co-worker’s kindness
DEAR ABBY: There is a woman where I work who is emotionally needy. My work is autonomous, but we are in the same group, so I have to interact with her to some extent. Early on, I made the mistake of offering her emotional support, thinking she was going through something temporary and her life […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Choose to do what makes you happy
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: America Ferrera, 37; Melissa Joan Hart, 45; Conan O’Brien, 58; Jane Leeves, 60. Happy Birthday: Rethink how you want to live and what makes you happy. Envision the lifestyle that suits your situation, skills, qualifications and knowledge. Embrace change that will help eliminate what’s hindering your ability to move forward. […]
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Libra: Shared expenses will pose a problem; keep money matters separate
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dee Dee Davis, 25; Jennifer Garner, 49; Liz Phair, 54; Sean Bean, 62. Happy Birthday: Set high expectations and channel your energy accordingly. Determination, enthusiasm and using your skills and knowledge to get ahead will pay off. Take time to explore and expand your vision, and don’t let trivial matters […]
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Distance tests strength of military couple’s engagement
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a long-distance relationship for 2 1/2 years. We are now engaged, but haven’t set a date for our wedding. We are both in the military, and we have maintained this relationship well. But there was a time before we dated that I was dating someone else. I ended that relationship, […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on April 19
100 Years Ago: 1921 Babe Ruth jammed out his second home run of the season yesterday thereby breaking up the Yankee-Red Sox game in New York. The score was tied until the Cave Man broke loose. Meusel also followed suit pasting one likewise with two men on. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Members of four 4H […]
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Looking Back on April 17
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Calumet club will give another one of their jolly assemblies at the Mystic Ballroom tonight with the members of the social committees, Messrs. O’ Brien, Tuttle, and Coffin in charge. All members are expected to be present. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mrs. Margaret Cody of the staff of the Auburn […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Emotional tactics will put you in an awkward position
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jon Cryer, 56; Martin Lawrence, 56; Ellen Barkin, 67; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 74. Happy Birthday: Explore your options, find your passion and discover your talents and attributes. Turn something you love to do into a moneymaking venture. Think outside the box, and you’ll discover you have what it takes to transform […]