With control of both the House and Senate, Democrats will set the agenda, but Republicans still hope to leave their mark.
January 2023
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 23: ‘Martel buys shoe factory to use with tire business’
Read more about Jan. 23, 1968, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Ladies’ Circle of Stevens Mills Grange will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. H.W. Pride of 136 Pleasant Street, Auburn. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Lyndon Baines Johnson, whose presidency in the turbulent 60s launched the nation on a sweeping domestic reform […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Partner’s affair sparked by perceived lack of affection
DEAR ABBY: I’m in a three-year relationship, but my significant other, “Ron,” is extremely cautious about emotional attachment. It took him two years to tell me he loves me or even to express any form of serious affection. In addition, he’s consumed by his job and worries about how his co-workers perceive him. He seems […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Recognize the possibilities and enforce a minimalist attitude; everything will start to fall into place.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tiffani Thiessen, 49; Mariska Hargitay, 59; Gail O’Grady, 60; Richard Dean Anderson, 73. Happy Birthday: Evaluate, organize and set your plans into motion. Take the edge off by keeping busy. Overload your schedule and see what you enjoy most. Once you see progress and things fall into place, eliminate whatever […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Statins and thiazides can increase blood sugar, risk of diabetes
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question regards the results of my fasting glucose tests for the past couple of years. I am 81 and weigh around 150 pounds. The medications I am taking concern me, with relevance to the A1C levels of my quarterly blood work. My A1C levels have mostly been near mid 5%; last […]
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Photo: A shovel full of balance on the ice
A South Paris woman uses a shovel to help balance while skating Sunday afternoon on the West Paris Recreation Ice Rink.
Posted inSun Spots
Merchants are not allowed to charge fees for credit card purchases
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know under Maine law that it’s illegal for merchants to charge fees to pay by credit card. Where can you report a merchant who violates that law? Also, is it illegal for a municipality to charge a fee for using a credit card?—No name, no town ANSWER: The law states, “a […]
Posted inConnections
Lewiston theater’s Valentine ball to return Feb. 11
Lewiston/Auburn’s community event celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
UMaine Augusta to display ‘Art of Assemblage’ exhibit through March 8
A gallery talk is set for Tuesday, Jan. 24, an opening reception Sunday, Jan. 29, and a Zoom panel discussion Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Posted inConnections
Lewiston league lists Jan. 19 cribbage results
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its cribbage results for Jan. 19. David Marshall and Sherry Petipas placed first; Dorina Martin and George Belanger, second; Bert Cloutier and Mike Cielinski, third; Terry Parent and Linda Williams, fourth; and Bill Burroughs and Mike Martin, fifth. League play is at 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Lewiston […]