As an intern with the Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund, I had the opportunity to attend an event at the State House recently in honor of the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. It was inspiring to hear female state leaders such as Gov. Janet Mills, Speaker Sara Gideon, Sen. Eloise Vitelli and Rep. Jay […]
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Posted inLetters, sj-web
President is not a moral person
President Trump has held meetings (no written records allowed) with America’s long-time enemy Vladimir Putin (interfered in U.S. elections). Trump thinks he has defeated ISIS, tamed Kim Jong Un and won’t listen to his military advisers. According to The Washington Post, as of Jan. 20, the president has made more than 8,158 false or misleading […]
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How to track down the value of old stocks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read your column every day and find myself in need of your expertise. I found some old stocks that belonged to my grandfather dated 1944. I searched online and couldn’t find any information. Could you please steer me in the right direction? They are two shares of Capital Stock for Riverside […]
Posted inHoroscope, sj-web
Taurus: Do what's best for yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 32; Michael Sheen, 50; Laura Linney, 55; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 57. Happy Birthday: A change will help you reach a goal you’ve been working toward for some time. Your patience and hard work will pay off, and with a little effort on your part, you’ll be given the […]
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
Promising relationship fades with man's missing smile
DEAR ABBY: I need your advice. I’m a 66-year-old woman who has been single most of my life. I am semi-retired and don’t look or act my age. I recently met the man of my dreams on a dating app. We are the same age, and the attraction is mutual. However, there’s one thing I’m […]
Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web
Kamala Harris and 'Medicare-for-all'
Sen. Kamala Harris committed a most unusual gaffe at her CNN town hall the other night — not by misspeaking about one of her central policy proposals, but by describing it accurately. Asked on Monday night if the “Medicare-for-all” plan that she’s co-sponsoring with Sen. Bernie Sanders eliminates private health insurance, she said that it […]
Posted inLetters, sj-web
It's a sad day in America
Recently, I had a nightmare that woke me up early in the morning. The nightmare was about how I was judged by the hat I was wearing and not by the content of my character.It seems that is what is beginning to happen in this country. I have heard how young men were judged for […]
Posted inConnections, sj-web
Briefly: City
Club to hold Valentine’s party AUBURN — A Valentine’s party will be held starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Sacred Heart Church. Social hour is from 11 to noon, followed by lunch. People should bring a lunch; brownie sundaes will be served. Game time is 12:30 p.m. The part is free. New members […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
For prostate issue, careful monitoring is a viable strategy
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question is in regard to prostate cancer diagnosis. I’m a 65-year-old man. Several years ago, I was placed on testosterone. At that time, my PSA reading was normal (2.5), but after being on the testosterone for two years, my PSA steadily started to increase — to the point where my PSA […]
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, sj-web, Varsity Maine
When it comes to buzzer-beaters, expect the unexpected
Sometimes the play goes exactly how it’s supposed to; other times things go terrifically right or horribly wrong.