2025 – Page 1620 – Lewiston Sun Journal

100 Years Ago: 1925 A cup is on display in a local store window to be known as the “Waterfalls Trophy.” It has been presented to the Mechanic Falls Ski Club by the Poland Paper Co., for annual competition among the Ski Clubs of the State of Maine and will be awarded for proficiency in […]

Dear Abby

Lonely widower badgers late wife’s friends with calls

January 10, 2025December 27, 2024

DEAR ABBY: My friend of 30 years passed away two years ago. Her husband, with whom I had a cordial relationship, has been calling me and other friends of his wife nonstop. He usually calls with irrelevant nonsense. One time, I decided not to answer any of his many calls per day. When I finally […]

Dr. Roach

Blood pressure level fluctuates after getting off all medications

January 10, 2025December 26, 2024

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 89 and in good health. For six months, my systolic blood pressure was 113 mm Hg. Then, 10 days ago, it dropped to 88 mm Hg for a week. For today and the past week, it’s been 187/93 mm Hg. I was on a blood pressure medication, but my doctor […]

Horoscope

Aries: Explore, fine-tune and represent yourself, and avoid indulgent behavior.

January 10, 2025December 26, 2024

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Handler, 64; Pat Benatar, 72; George Foreman, 76; Rod Stewart, 80. Happy Birthday: Change is up to you. If you don’t like something, be honest and do whatever is necessary to improve your life. Reaching out and participating in events and activities that feel good, address a concern or […]

Sun Spots

Recommendations for Rinaii heater installation needed

January 10, 2025January 9, 2025

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are considering a Rinaii space heater for our new basement family room and are looking for recommendations from fellow Sun Spotters. We haven’t purchased anything yet so guidance and someone to do the installation is needed. If anyone has had a good experience with a local contractor, we would certainly appreciate […]