CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayden Panettiere, 28; Usain Bolt, 31; Carrie-Anne Moss, 50; Kim Cattrall, 61. Happy Birthday: Take some initiative. Get into the fast lane and position yourself where the action is. Your ability to bring about change and to follow through with your plans will put you light years ahead of anyone […]
August 2017
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
Family would rather punish than praise recovering addicts
DEAR ABBY: I am a recovering drug addict. I have slipped, as many do, but I have been clean for four years now. The problem is my family. If I look tired, trip over my own two feet (I’m clumsy) or just don’t want to be around people, I get questioned, yelled at, accused, etc. […]
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Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Carlos M. Laurelez
AUBURN — Carlos M. Laurelez, 24, of Flanders Street died Thursday, Aug. 10, at his home after a very sudden illness. He was born in Tucson, Arizona, on June 12, 1993, a son of Aaron and Guadalupe “Kitty” (Laurelez) Hursh. He leaves behind many family members who loved him dearly. For full obituary and to offer […]
Posted inConnections
Wilton Blueberry Festival announces winners
WILTON — Talent was amass at the Wilton Blueberry Festival. The annual Wilton Blueberry Festival Art Show saw 35 entries in the festival’s 35th year. Coordinator Kathi Smith reported that entries have doubled in the past two years. Smith, an assistant professor of art at Husson University and a native of Wilton, took on the […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
Gallstone after gallbladder surgery puzzles reader
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with Gilbert syndrome after I had a blockage of my common bile duct and became jaundiced. This was three months after I had my gallbladder removed (via an open surgery). How was it possible for me to develop a stone after the surgery? Was the Gilbert syndrome caused by […]
Posted inCommunity Sports, sj-web
Lewiston Recreation Women's Tennis Results
Singles: Jillian Pelletier def. Molly Chicoine 8-6, Abby Svor def. Julia Svor 8-2, Maddy Foster def. Molly Chicoine 8-2, Abby Svor def. Shaelyn Poulin 8-2, Shaelyn def. Esther Chen 9-8(6), Abby Svor def. Esther Chen 8-0. Doubles: Svor/Svor def. Pelletier/Poulin 8-0, Chicoine/Foster def. Svor/Svor 8-6, Chicoine/Foster def. Pelletier/Poulin 8-1, Svor/Svor def. Pelletier/Poulin 8-0, Chicoine/Foster def. […]
Posted inCommunity Sports, sj-web
Promotions at Pelletier's Karate Academy
LEWISTON — Pelletier’s Karate Academy congratulates the students who successfully completed their tests for new belts recently. Students performed physical fitness, empty hand katas, and self-defense.
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Class gatherings
MEXICO — Mexico High School Class of 1964 will have a summer luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at the Far East Restaurant, 287 Main St. All classmates, spouses and guests are welcome. Reservations are requested. FMI, RSVP: 207-364-3388. — RUMFORD — There will be a Mexico High School Class of 1972 luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Gatch’s […]
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31st annual Leon Truman Chamber Golf Classic results
POLAND — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce held its 31st annual Leon Truman Chamber Golf Classic on August 14 at the Poland Spring Resort. The Chamber awarded prizes to the low gross and low net winners along with some other contests including longest drive and closest to the pin. The longest drive went to […]
Posted insj-web, Sun Spots
Robert Shand Connections, Tiny Houses, College Funding
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I work at the Robert Shand VFW Post 1641 in Rumford. A man came in and said he was related to Robert Shand. He was looking for a picture, medal and poem and said he would stop back, but hasn’t yet. The picture and poem were located. If he would like them […]