Read more about Jan. 27, 1973, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Merle Erskine who recently installed a radio set reports very good results. He gets the stations of Newark, N. J., and Schenectady, N.Y., every night, as well as others. The farthest station picked up by him was that of Chicago.. 50 […]
January 2023
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: An opening you’ve been waiting for will unfold, but you’ll have to act fast, or someone will snatch what rightfully belongs to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Patton Oswalt, 54; Alan Cumming, 58; Bridget Fonda, 59; Cris Collinsworth, 64. Happy Birthday: Make your money work for you this year. Invest in something that protects you from being heavily taxed. Make upgrades to your home that will motivate you to spend less on travel and expensive entertainment and […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Grandma’s facebook post strikes a nerve after loss
DEAR ABBY: My daughter passed away nine years ago. She was almost 13. My mother never bothered to have a relationship with her when she was alive. But now, on every birthday and anniversary of her passing, Mom posts on Facebook how much she misses her and how “close” they were. Her friends all send […]
Posted inDr. Roach
New medication for Type 2 diabetes has so far proven safe
DEAR DR. ROACH: Please give me your opinion on the drug Rybelsus. It is advertised on TV as a wonder drug to reduce the A1C count for diabetics. My last A1C level was 6.8. My only problem with taking Rybelsus is that, in the package insert (or medication guide), it reads “not recommended as the […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Stan and Carolyn Tanner: Shah offered ‘steady leadership’ during pandemic
We write to express our great appreciation for Dr. Nirav Shah and his steady leadership during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. His regular, clear and honest explanations of what was known, unknown and becoming known reflected the reality of a rapidly developing event. His consistent reminder of what we could do to minimize […]
Posted inSun Spots
Norway family grateful for support of gymnast competing in the Bahamas.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Dec. 19, my daughter, Victoria “Ria” Sessions, of Norway competed in her first invitational international competition in the Bahamas. She competed an Xcel platinum division and won a silver medal representing the USA and her gym, Maine Academy of Gymnastics in Westbrook. As a parent, I wanted to express our gratitude […]
Posted inConnections
Poland school senior named 2023’s Distinguished Young Woman of Maine
Emma Moreau has been named this year’s Distinguished Young Woman of Maine 2023. The DYW showcase was held Jan. 6 at the L/A Community Little Theater in Auburn. Moreau is a senior at Poland Regional High School, where she is the vice president of her class, a National Honor Society member and the treasurer of […]
Posted inConnections
Gray native will be 2023 Miss Maine Teen in August national pageant
National U.S. Miss Maine Teen 2023 Trinity Bean, a 17-year-old junior at Gray-New Gloucester High School and a native of Gray, is representing the state as the 2023 Miss Maine Teen in the National U.S. Pageant. The pageant is scheduled to take place in August in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Bean is competing for the title […]
Posted inConnections
New Gloucester student makes University of Iowa dean’s list
OWA CITY, Iowa — Jobin Terranova of New Gloucester has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Iowa. Terranova, a first-year student in Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is majoring in English and creative writing. Dean’s list status was earned by 2,427 first-year undergraduates during the 2022 […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
AARP Maine accepting Community Challenge grant applications
PORTLAND — AARP Maine invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program. Grants fund quick-action projects help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, and diversity and inclusion. Now in its seventh year, the program is […]