LEWISTON — Mary Murphy will perform at the Oasis of Music from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. Maine singer/songwriter Murphy, accompanying herself on either piano or guitar, connects with her audience while performing a variety of original music and covers, from classical to blues. Her audiences range […]
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Oxford Hills 50th reunion set for August
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Oxford Hills High School Class of 1969 will hold its 50th reunion Saturday, Aug. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Poland Spring Water Museum (www.polandspringresort.com). A buffet, catered by Poland Spring Inn, will be served at 1 p.m. The cost is $35 per person. Checks may be payable to “OHHS […]
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Posted inHoroscope, sj-web
Libra: Do what's best for yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Lautner, 27; Kelly Rowland, 38; Jennifer Aniston, 50; Sheryl Crow, 57. Happy Birthday: Don’t make excuses or take no for an answer. Be strong, dependable and ready to take on the world. Trust in your ability to get things done and to open doors that will allow you to […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
Low-carb? Cut processed foods, but keep fruits and veggies
DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you be so kind as to send me a copy of your recommended low-carbohydrate diet? I have been trying to follow what I think it should be, but would like an expert diet on which to base my food selection. — K.H. ANSWER: There is no specific diet I feel comfortable […]
Posted inEncore, sj-web
Looking Back on Feb. 11
100 years ago: 1919 Members of the Auburn Art Club met recently at the home of Mrs. H.B. Williams, Whitney St., and was assisted by Mrs. A.D. Williams. The program was devoted to Russia. The geography was given by Miss Annie Prescott, “The Life of the Women of Russia” was described by Miss Bradbury, “Russian […]
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
Discovery of genetic disorder forces confession of affair
DEAR ABBY: Ten years ago, I had an affair with a married man that resulted in a pregnancy and then a miscarriage. I was also married at the time. Pathology testing revealed that the child had a rare genetic disorder inherited on the paternal side. My husband’s genetic test indicated that he was not a […]
Posted inPets, sj-web
In year of the pig, Hong Kong is pushing back on boars
HONG KONG (AP) — It may be the year of the pig, but Hong Kong has had enough of the wild ones. Authorities in the densely populated financial center are looking for ways to cut down on potentially dangerous encounters between humans and wild boars that have increased as the city’s ballooning population expands into […]
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How many Americans have pets? An investigation of fuzzy statistics
Americans’ love for their pets is apparent in dog parks and grooming parlors, on cat videos and pet food price tags. But just how many pets we love is less clear. Google the U.S. pet population, and you’re quickly confronted with two oft-cited, and contradictory, sources. The American Pet Products Association found that 68 percent […]
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Briefly: Pets
FCAS clinic at Tractor Supply Co. WILTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter will hold a Nail Trim Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 9, at Tractor Supply Co., 979 U.S. Route 2 East. The services offered at the clinic will be nail trims, cost: $5; microchipping, cost: $20/pet; Frontline, under 70 pounds, cost: […]
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Doodle is RPC's Pet of the Week
PARIS — Doodle is Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills’s Pet of the Week. Thirteen-year-old Doodle is a sweet senior cat that looks like she has a story to tell. She entered the shelter as a stray cat so whatever her background story is will remain unknown. What is known about Doodle is that she […]