July 2019 – Page 199 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Capricorn: Avoiding arguments will make you feel good

July 4, 2019June 24, 2019

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melanie Fiona, 36; Becki Newton, 41; Andrew Zimmern, 58; Geraldo Rivera, 76. Happy Birthday: Get involved in events or activities that excite you, but do so for the right reason. If you are trying to impress someone, you’ll be disappointed. What you do this year should be for you and […]

Dr. Roach

Methyl, ethyl, elemental: Demystifying the toxicity of mercury

July 4, 2019June 24, 2019

DEAR DR. ROACH: How much mercury is safe? — A.C. ANSWER: The chemical element mercury exists in three forms: elemental mercury, which is the kind in thermometers; inorganic mercury, especially mercuric chloride; and organic mercury, including methyl and ethyl mercury. All of these have toxicities, but the types of toxicities are different for each, and […]

Dear Abby

Lines are drawn in family feud over recovering addict

July 4, 2019June 22, 2019

DEAR ABBY: My stepbrother “Pete” is a recovering addict who did significant prison time for possession and gang affiliations. He has also had multiple DUI convictions. He’s been out for two years and is holding a job and taking care of his kids part-time. My parents think he’s completely rehabilitated, but I think he’s using […]

Encore

Looking Back on July 4

July 4, 2019June 19, 2019

100 years ago: 1919 Members of Wilson Relief Corps are to enjoy an outing at Lake Grove, Auburn, on July 10, making the trip in an auto truck. They will have a box lunch at noon and attend the performance at the open-air theatre in the afternoon The trip is being arranged for the corps […]

Maine, News

Brunswick passes smoking ban in downtown

by Hannah LaClaire Times Record July 3, 2019July 4, 2019

The ordinance prohibits smoking and vaping between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. along Maine Street, and near schools, bus stops, town-owned facilities and parks.