DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had a leaky aortic valve for approximately six years. I recently had an echocardiogram using Doppler. The last test I received was three years ago, which came back with a reading of mild-to-moderate aortic regurgitation. It initially started out as mild, then increased to mild-to-moderate in 2019. My test results for […]
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Woman’s temper torpedoes rocky three-year romance
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 59-year-old single man who was dating a 42-year-old woman for the past three years. The whole time we dated she was going through a divorce. I supported her and helped her through it. The papers were signed four months ago. Her relationship with her ex started when she was 16 and […]
RSU 9 special services challenged by number, needs of students
Six new educational technicians have been hired to help with the caseload.
OXFORD — John Gleason of Oxford has been missing since January 22. Oxford Police Chief Rickie Jack is hoping that by issuing another alert just as hunting season begins, hunters will keep their eyes open for “anything unusual” they might come across while hunting. “We have been working all along with the Maine State Police, […]
Mills, LePage trade blame for high energy costs
Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage tangled over inflation and the economy in a televised debate Monday.
Concert pianist Matthew Graybil to open Piano Series season at Franco Center
Concert pianist Matthew Graybil will open the Piano Series season at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. One of the most popular pianists to have performed at the Franco Center, Graybil will begin the program with his arrangement of Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella Suite.” Beethoven’s “Sonata No. 14, Opus 27 (Moonlight)” […]
Kudos: Trinity plans to ‘king size’ Halloween fun in the Tree Streets
The Trinity Jubilee Center is set to hand out king-size candy bars in an effort to bring more Halloween spirit to the Tree Streets neighborhood. Community Concepts and Promise Early Education Center are joining to create a trick-or-treating trio.
Challenge at the checkout: Mainers struggle to keep up with rising grocery prices
Historic inflationary pressures are making it difficult to put food on the table, forcing shoppers to scout for deals and cut back.
Volleyball: Gardiner advances to Class B semifinals with straight-set win over Gray-New Gloucester
The Tigers sweep the Patriots, one of the few teams to take a set from Gardiner this season.