2020 – Page 2525 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Melanie Johnson: Iditarod race cruel for the dogs

January 31, 2020January 31, 2020

I’m disappointed that the Auburn Public Library was promoting the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (story, “Auburn Public Library to celebrate Iditarod,” Jan. 20). More than 150 dogs have died as a result of this grueling race, which runs approximately 1,000 miles from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. The dogs are subjected to biting winds, blinding […]

Letters, Opinion

Robert Casimiro: We are respectful of others

January 31, 2020January 31, 2020

I was among the crowd of 150 who had the privilege of listening to Michelle Malkin at the Sabattus Town Hall recently. The Sabattus venue was the fourth and (finally) last of the meeting locations to have scheduled her appearance, the other three having canceled for reasons not clearly defined. Where was the problem? Malkin […]

Encore

Looking Back on Jan. 31

January 31, 2020January 22, 2020

100 Years Ago 1920 The Lewiston Journal learned Wednesday morning that the directors of the Androscoggin and Kennebec Railwav Company have affected a permanent organization and voted changes of almost sensational importance in the financial world. William B. Skelton of Lewiston, formerly of the Public Utilities Commission and one of the most prominent of Maine […]

Op-Eds, Opinion

Leonard Pitts: No punchline to a really bad joke

January 31, 2020January 30, 2020

“Kobe is dead.” Those were the first words out of my middle son’s mouth when I answered the phone. I paused, waiting for the punchline to this really bad joke. He said it twice more. My mouth fell open. Was he serious? It felt like words had become disconnected from meanings. I put him on […]

Sun Spots

Woman wants help to find her mother’s ring lost while shopping

January 31, 2020January 30, 2020

DEAR SUN SPOTS: During the weekend of Dec. 5 through 8, 2019, I was shopping in the Falmouth and South Portland areas and lost my ring. It is a diamond solitaire with a sapphire wrap. The ring is of significant value, but more importantly, it was given to me when my mother passed away 27 […]

Horoscope

Cancer: Refrain from hasty decisions and focus on simplicity

January 31, 2020January 21, 2020

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mario Williams, 35; Justin Timberlake, 39; Kerry Washington, 43; Portia de Rossi, 47. Happy Birthday: Aggressive behavior won’t settle matters the way you hoped this year. Take a moment to decipher what you need to do to clear up any matters that could stand between you and the goals you […]

Dear Abby

Restricted diet makes dinner parties awkward to attend

January 31, 2020January 21, 2020

DEAR ABBY: I have multiple chronic health conditions. Because my symptoms are worsened by a lot of foods, I’m on a highly restricted diet. If I stay on it, I feel as well as possible. (I never feel entirely well.) When I go to friends’ homes for dinner or parties, would it be rude for […]

Dr. Roach

Alcohol is a major contributor to brother’s inflamed esophagus

January 31, 2020January 15, 2020

DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother is 65 years old and was spitting up when eating. He went for an endoscopy yesterday and was diagnosed with Grade 3 esophagitis. He has been drinking five glasses of wine daily for years. Did this cause his problem? He said he will stop drinking wine and drink some other, […]