BAUER — William A., 73, of Lisbon Falls passed away Thursday, Dec. 29. Funeral services honoring Bill’s life will be held Thursday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Graveside committal prayers will be held later in the spring. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship has been set up in Bill’s name to […]
2017
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Philip Ashton Wright
1922 – 2016 FARMINGTON — Philip Ashton Wright, 94, of Jay, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Dec. 30, at Edgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center, where he had resided for a brief time, having enjoyed living independently at his farm on the East Dixfield Road for many years. He was blessed with the helping hands and […]
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Norway-Community Children’s Theater back for fifth season
NORWAY — Children and youth ages 7 to 15 are invited to register for the fifth season of the Community Children’s Theater. A read through of “The Ever After — a Musical” will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, in the music room of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader curious about marijuana’s long-term effects
ANSWER: Despite a wider acceptance of marijuana use in our culture, there is still a lot of concern about the unregulated potency of marijuana products and what constitutes overuse and abuse of the drug. Long-term effects have been studied for many years, and according to the National Institutes of Health, marijuana use may have a […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Only share information with people you trust
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate Bosworth, 34; Dax Shepard, 42; Taye Diggs, 46; Cuba Gooding Jr., 49. Happy Birthday: Don’t discard everything. An idea you considered years ago may have been ahead of its time. Review past plans and make adjustments to fit current trends. Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Wearing a bra does not increase cancer risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read that wearing a bra increases the risk of breast cancer, since a bra prevents drainage of lymphatics in the breast and this lymph fluid contain toxins. Is this true? — P.P.L. ANSWER: No, this isn’t true. The idea comes from a 1995 book (not a peer-reviewed scientific study), which had […]
Posted inConnections
Class gatherings
RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1952 will have a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at The Lure Restaurant. All classmates, spouses and friends are welcome. — MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1956 will meet for a luncheon at noon on Thursday, Jan. 6, at the Far East Restaurant. FMI: 207-562-7081.
Posted inDear Abby
Deceased grandma still lives through grandpa’s deception
DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law passed away two years ago from lung cancer. My father-in-law hasn’t taken it well. This year at Christmas he fabricated a letter and gifts ”from her” for the grandkids, as if she had written the letter and bought the gifts before she passed away. He did it without my knowledge. I […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
L-A this week
MONDAY, Jan. 2 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Happy 2017! New Year’s holiday observed — schools, libraries, government offices closed. TUESDAY, Jan. 3 LEWISTON — City Council meeting, 7 p.m. at City Hall. On the agenda: public hearing on prohibiting retail marijuana establishments or retail social clubs in the city of Lewiston until the Maine State Licensing Authority has adopted final […]
Posted inSpecials
Weight-loss champ resolves to stay healthy
RUMFORD — When Theresa Arsenault saw a photo of herself from last December on her Facebook page, it made her appreciate how much work she did to reach her weight-loss goals and be healthy. Last April, she won the Biggest Loser weight-loss challenge held by the Greater Rumford Community Center, losing 23 percent of her […]