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Long-distance love interest books trip

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Long-distance love interest books trip

Saturday, September 27, 2025

DEAR HARRIETTE: About a month ago, I reconnected with an old friend from college. I was visiting his city, and we bumped into each other and have been talking ever since.He made plans to come visit me and will be here next week.

Up to 90% of adults play host to mites

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Up to 90% of adults play host to mites

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I am a 29-year-old woman, and I am concerned that I might have mites in my areola. I found one when I tried to squeeze what I thought was a whitehead and saw a demodex mite come out. I went to my primary doctor, and he did not believe me. What can I do?

Sibling wants to help sister through divorce

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Sibling wants to help sister through divorce

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister recently went through a divorce, and it’s been difficult for her. She has two young kids, and I can see how overwhelmed and stressed she is, trying to juggle her work, taking care of the kids, managing the household and trying to keep her life on track.

As Maine goes, so goes the nation

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As Maine goes, so goes the nation

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

OGUNQUIT, Maine – The Old Dirigo State. The Lumber State. Down East. The Switzerland of America. The Polar Star State. The Pine Tree State. Vacationland.But in recent weeks, an even more appropriate nickname has emerged for Maine: Ground Zero.

It’s the best time to be a vegetable glutton

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It’s the best time to be a vegetable glutton

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

It is the time of year for vegetable gluttony. The truth is, I am a vegetable glutton all year round. I blame my mother. My mom grew up on a farm, and when my sister and I were growing up, my mother was one of the first moms in our suburb to plant a big vegetable garden.

Employees take advantage of summer hours

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Employees take advantage of summer hours

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

DEAR HARRIETTE: Summer is over, but I feel like my staff is still working at less than full capacity. Every year, I give them time off during the summer, which usually includes half days off on Fridays and shorter hours. The expectation is always that they will crank it up when the fall comes.

President Trump is the Divider-in-Chief

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President Trump is the Divider-in-Chief

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

For presidents of both parties, one of their primary roles has always been consoler-in-chief, healing wounds, lifting hearts and unifying the nation in times of tragedy. Think of Ronald Reagan, comforting the country after the Challenger disaster in 1986.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Saturday, September 20, 2025

In 1873, the New York Stock Exchange closed because of the Panic of 1873.In 1881, Chester Arthur was sworn in as president, one day after the death of James Garfield.In 1977, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was admitted to the United Nations.

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

Saturday, September 20, 2025

30 YEARS AGO• Participating in a Teacher Training in the Arts session in the Clinton schools were Nancy Bauer, Nance music teacher; Dana Kinder, Southwest third-grade teacher; Darleen Wright, high school English teacher; Vicki Donley, middle school English teacher; and Billie Lynn from Southwest...

Friends squirm out of plans they agreed to

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Friends squirm out of plans they agreed to

Saturday, September 20, 2025

DEAR HARRIETTE: My wife and I, along with a few family friends, needed to travel to Canada for a funeral. We decided it would be more economical to drive, so I booked the rental vehicle. Our friends let us know that they’d send us their contribution before we hit the road.