CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eli Manning, 42; Danica McKellar, 48; Mel Gibson, 67; Victoria Principal, 73. Happy Birthday: Go out of your way to be helpful this year, and opportunities will come your way. A positive attitude will lead to social invitations that will encourage meaningful relationships with people who share your concerns, enthusiasm […]
January 2023
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 3: ‘Maine roads open despite heavy snow’
Read more about Jan. 3, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Ladies Society of Grace Lutheran church will have a sale at the Schiller Hall Saturday evening beginning at 7 o’clock. A musical entertainment will be given at 8 o’clock. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Babies born in Androscoggin County in the […]
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Bill Press: Yes, I’m woke — and proud of it!
As Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) advises: “We have a moral obligation to “stay woke,” take a stand and be active, challenging injustices and racism in our communities and fighting hatred and discrimination wherever it rises.” We can never be “woke” enough.
Posted inConnections
Jay veterans group places Wreaths Across America on war memorial
Jay Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3335 post veterans and auxiliary members placed wreaths on Dec. 20 at the Jay War Memorial at Chisholm Square, located at the corner of Jewel Street and Route 4. Because of hazardous walking conditions caused by the prior weekend storm at the planned Holy Cross cemetery location, a decision […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn senior homeowners may be eligible for $300 relief check from city
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope you can brighten our day with an update on the following: In October 2022, Auburn approved sending $300 to every taxpaying homeowner over the age of 65. Please follow up on this. — No name, Auburn ANSWER: Last fall, the Auburn City Council voted to allocate $700,000 from its allotment […]
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Rich Lowry: Ending Title 42 would exacerbate the border crisis
The U.S. teeters on the brink of a complete meltdown at the border, and yet the Biden administration is still consumed with blame-shifting and evasions.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was administered CPR before being driven away in an ambulance during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals
Posted inGirls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Local Sports, Sports, Varsity Maine
Area roundup: Mountain Valley downs Dirigo in girls basketball
The Falcons survive a big game from the Cougars’ Jayce Brophy. Also, a Maine Nordiques player garners an honor from the NAHL.
Posted inMaine
State, federal lawmakers direct millions toward climate projects
Millions of dollars, for projects large and small, will flow to each of Maine’s counties in 2023 from state and federal coffers.