BATH — A former Andover resident has published a fictional account of the life of Molly Ockett, an Abenaki healing woman born in the 18th century. Karen Johnson, who now resides in Bath, published her first novel, “Singing Bird: Molly Ockett, A Maine Legend,” on May 19 at local bookstores and Amazon, and describes it […]
June 2014
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 3
100 years ago, 1914Asphalt oil will be used on the roads in Lewiston this summer if the test is satisfactory, according to the vote of the public works commission. The Standard Oil company will ship a car containing 10,000 gallons here and the oil will be spread by employees of the company. This material containing […]
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‘Bird on a wire’ meaning sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for a great column. Keep up the good work. I have a couple of questions: What is the significance of the phrase “birds on a wire”? Is there an antidote for caffeine? For example, if you drink coffee late in the day, can you eat or drink anything to counteract the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Think twice before confronting drivers in handicapped spots
DEAR ABBY: I suffered a serious accident at work and have endured numerous surgeries, with another on the horizon. Because the injuries are in the cervical and lumbar areas, they are not visible. Last week, I parked my car in a handicapped spot in the supermarket parking lot. Having a proper tag on my license […]
Posted inLetters
G. DeMoras: We are all sinners
I write in response to the Sun Journal story concerning sex abuse by clergy (May 27). We should examine our own consciences before we throw stones at clergy for sex abuse. As humans, we are all sinners in need of the Lord’s mercy. People wonder why bishops do not report a priest’s sex abuse. If […]
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Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends holding bottle drive to help abandoned cats
LEWISTON — Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends will hold its annual bottle drive from 8 a.m. to dusk Friday and Saturday, July 11 to 12, at Sports Trader, 707 Main St. Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends is a volunteer, no-kill organization that strives to support abandoned cats that live a feral existence due to human abandonment. Volunteers […]
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Shoulder problems to be presentation topic
LEWISTON — “Surgical Treatment of Shoulder Problems” is the subject of a special presentation set for 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Central Maine Medical Center in the Chairmen’s Rooms on the lower level of the 12 High Street medical office building. Orthopaedic surgeon Matt Bush, M.D., will discuss shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder […]
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Library’s summer reading program carries Star Wars theme
MEXICO — “Read: May the Books Be With You!” is the Star Wars-based theme for this year’s children’s summer reading program at the Mexico Public Library. The program will run from June 23 until Aug. 15. Sign-up will begin Monday, June 9. The library will offer the program and reading incentives to readers ages 2-14. […]
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Elder Abuse Task Force to hold fifth annual Senior Resource Fair
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Elder Abuse Task Force will host their fifth annual Senior Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 12, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It will be an informative day, offering a chance to learn about local resources and services, and an opportunity to socialize with […]
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Poland Junior Historical Society is hosting potluck supper
POLAND — The Poland Junior Historical Society, which is made up of 11 third-grade students from the Poland Community School, will host a potluck supper at the A.B. Ricker Memorial Library and Community House on Sunday, June 8. Reginald “Bud” Jordan and Rose Aikman will present a slide program on the homes and businesses at […]