Gov. Paul LePage’s assertion that 7,600 Mainers fought for the Confederacy is another example of his willingness to create fake news and to mislead the people of Maine. The Sun Journal printed an excellent front page article on the subject (Aug. 23), the crux of which was that LePage presented no evidence for his statements […]
August 2017
Posted inLetters, sj-web
Mark Cayer for mayor
I have known Mark Cayer since he was six years old. Do you want something done? Ask him. He will listen to you, hear your comments and do something about it. He dedicated himself for several years to the Lewiston City Council and has demonstrated how he really wants to help people. Those people who […]
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Posted inLetters, sj-web
Who will speak up?
I am a concerned citizen and feel that this country is in utter chaos. President Trump is incompetent and way out of his element of expertise. I feel as though I have awakened from a long sleep and find myself in an alien world of hatefulness and anger. People are edgy and ready to fight […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Report: Benefits of $12M economic development program are questionable
AUGUSTA — A state economic-development program that costs Maine $12 million a year cannot be credited with creating any new jobs or achieving any of its desired outcomes, a legislative watchdog reported Wednesday. The Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability completed an 18-month evaluation of the Pine Tree Development Zone program and reported its […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
Testosterone replacement can affect sex drive, osteoporosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 67-year-old male in fair to good health (more good than fair, really). In a recent column, you mentioned that a good testosterone level for a man taking a replacement would be between 500-600 ng/dl. In November 2016, I was tested for my testosterone level. At the time, I was […]
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
Mom's painful past is warning to girls about teen drinking
DEAR ABBY: I am the mother of two teenaged girls (13 and 15) and have been debating whether to tell them a secret about my past. When I was in high school, I made some poor decisions. I went to a party with people I viewed as friends, had too much to drink and the […]
Posted insj-web, Sun Spots
Lewiston Community Participation with Memorial Park, Spaghetti Supper
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re fast approaching Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 11, when we will take time to honor our American servicemen and servicewomen who served in many past wars or conflicts or who are now serving at this time in Iraq, Afghanistan or other parts of the world. Some have given their all, including […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Clayton A. Greeley
FARMINGTON — Clayton A. Greeley, 83, a resident of Livermore Falls, passed away Thursday, Aug. 24, at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 28, 1934, at his family home in Readfield, the son of Charles Greeley and Beatrice (Tibbetts) Greeley. Clayton attended school at Kents Hill. On […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Bowling results
WILTON — Tuesday Night Mixed Summer League bowling results for Aug. 15 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s, high game scratch, Rob Storer Sr. 194, Jim Barber 191, Wayne Doyon 190; high series scratch, Rob Storer Sr. 572, Wayne Doyon 526, Jim Barber 498; high game handicap, Rob Storer Sr. 237, Donnie Cubby 234, Jim […]
Posted inConnections, sj-web
Community meals
AUBURN — The Sixth Street Congregational Church will serve a community supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at 109 Sixth St. Suppers are held on the fourth Saturday of the month. Takeout will be available. Cost: $6 for adults; $3 for children 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. FMI: 207-784-9485. — […]