MECHANIC FALLS — The Mechanic Falls Historical Society is initiating a collaborative effort to highlight the contributions of the 103rd Infantry Regiment of the Maine Army National Guard during World War II. The historical society wants to involve the public, veterans, family of veterans, educators and students in researching and organizing information on the regiment, […]
2018
Posted insj-web, Sun Spots
Treetop vacation, Charlie Chaplin
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have 10 new VHS tapes (Maxell or Sony) in their original packaging to give to anyone who can use them. Call 353-6971. — Irene, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: A while back, there was a story in the newspaper that featured tree houses. One had a whirlpool tub overlooking a river. […]
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Posted inEncore, sj-web
Looking Back on January 8
100 years ago, 1918Prior to the inaugural the old Lewiston city council transacted a little routine business — and died. Then, its members, as private citizens, remained to witness the incoming of their successors. This meeting of the old council, set for nine o’clock, opened somewhere about eleven. The members of both bodies dribbled in […]
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Gendrons present second pledge installment to Museum L-A
LEWISTON — Dollard (Del) and Priscilla Gendron have presented the second installment of their $100,000 pledge toward the new Museum L-A, a check for $50,000, to Executive Director Rachel Desgrosseilliers. Del Gendron said, “We feel that Museum L-A is very important for our community. My family is fortunate to have the financial ability to make […]
Posted inHoroscope, sj-web
Aries: Question everything
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gaby Hoffmann, 36; Sarah Polley, 39; Stephen Hawking, 76; Shirley Bassey, 81. Happy Birthday: Reason will be required this year. Make sure you are part of the solution and not part of the problem. Seeing things clearly and being able to separate your emotions from situations that need to be […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
PAC without symptoms needn't raise an alarm
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old man in excellent health and physical condition. I ride a bicycle 60 miles a week, and I generally feel good. I have an irregular heartbeat in the form of a premature atrial contraction, which showed up years ago for the first time on a routine EKG. I have […]
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn
Ukulele, Franco history, comedy classes lead Lewiston Adult Ed offerings
LEWISTON — A class on French-speaking immigrants and ukulele lessons make up two of the more than 30 new classes coming to Lewiston Adult Education in the winter-spring semester. Professor Mary T. Rice-Defosse of Bates College will teach French in Lewiston-Auburn, a one-night history lesson. Margery Landis shall help students strum in Play the Ukulele. […]
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
Eight-grader issues warning after friend shares nude photo
DEAR ABBY: I’m writing to you about an experience I had that might be useful to girls my age and older. I’m in eighth grade and I’m friends with more boys than girls. Because I’m a tomboy, fitting in with them is easier. Today in manufacturing class, I was hanging out with my friend “Ian.” […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Paul LePage blocks overdose drug
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage continues to block new rules allowing Mainers to obtain an overdose reversal drug without a prescription, five months after regulators approved the policy to help reduce the state’s record number of opioid-related deaths. The Maine Board of Pharmacy voted unanimously Aug. 3 to approve rules allowing pharmacists to dispense the […]
Posted insj-web, SJVarsity
Robert siblings skating and scoring for Blue Devils hockey teams
Lewiston High School hockey-playing siblings Alex Robert, left, and Sara Robert, are both having stellar seasons for undefeated teams. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — A snipe top corner coming off the wall. It was a play that looked all too familiar to Jamie Belleau. But this particular goal wasn’t scored by one of his own […]