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Posted inEncore
Restorative Justice Project founder’s book addresses polarization of the nation
TOPSHAM — The world was witness on Jan. 6 to the storming of the United States Capitol by enraged and disaffected people demanding that the results of the presidential election be investigated or even overturned. Long after President Trump has left office, the rage, distrust and division will continue. “A Future Without Walls: Confronting Our […]
Posted inHoroscope
GEMINI: A job well done will lead to financial gain
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Johnson, 29; Drea de Matteo, 49; Katey Sagal, 67; Dolly Parton, 75. Happy Birthday: Choose charm, honesty and loyalty, and you will gain ground this year. A pushy or demanding approach will cause friction between you and those who can influence the outcome of what you want to accomplish. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Dad objects to sharing his part in daughter’s wedding
DEAR ABBY: Yesterday, my daughter informed me that her boyfriend will soon come to me to ask for her hand in marriage. She also told me she intends to have both her stepfather and me walk her down the aisle. This creates a huge problem for me. Her mother and I divorced 13 years ago […]
Posted inDr. Roach
How long after shingles can a person get vaccinated?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 81 years old and was diagnosed with shingles at the end of October 2020. After taking famciclovir, I am healing, but still have a scaly rash and shooting pains on the right side of my head where the shingles occurred. I was told that the pain could last for a […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 19
100 Years Ago: 1921 A large crew of men of the Androscoggin Electric Co. is completing the pole line through the town of Leeds and the work will be rushed to completion this month if possible. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Lewiston Mayor Robert W. Clifford spoke to members of the Model Cities Committee Thursday night […]
Posted inSun Spots
Government websites provide information on stimulus check
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last year, my husband and I received one stimulus check for $1,200. On Monday (Jan. 11), my husband received a check for $600. The envelope that the check came in was open and I could tell that it had never been sealed. I’m not sure what’s going on there. Has this happened […]
Posted inEncore
Painting class featured in Art and Ale Window
The talented Thursday night adult art class from Wicked Illustrations Studio and Gallery in Lewiston kicks off the first Art and Ale Window of the year at Gritty’s in Auburn. On display are snowy owl acrylic paintings, each with their own personality, from one of the group class projects. Contributing artists are Tami Burhoe Brann, […]
