Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web

Too much vitamin D?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a blood and urine checkup. Most everything was within normal range (doing well), except that I am low on vitamin D, at 24. The doctor recommended supplements, but said to be careful not to overdo. How much is too much? Is one a week OK? — Y.C. ANSWER: There […]

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Posted inLetters, sj-web

Destroying the Constitution

President Trump seeks out alliances with the enemies of freedom while insulting and alienating America’s longtime allies. He cozies up to Russia (which I see as perpetrating an act of war since Russia infiltrated the foundation of this nation — free elections), China, North Korea, Saudi Arabia and Syria. He has openly expresses admiration for […]

Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy, sj-web

Pelkey achieves membership in Million Dollar Round Table

LEWISTON — Kim Pelkey of Lewiston, a representative for Modern Woodmen of America, is one of a small percentage of financial representatives worldwide to achieve membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table this year. Founded in 1927, MDRT is a global, independent association of more than 49,000 of the world’s leading life insurance and financial […]

Posted inFuneral Services, sj-web

Noreen Aleck

RUMFORD — A celebration honoring the life of Noreen Aleck was held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018, at the Eagles Function Room. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford.

Posted inLetters, sj-web

Make it a blue tsunami

Abraham Lincoln once said that upon the death of a corrupt lawyer it wouldn’t be necessary to dig a hole to inter him. He was so crooked, he could just be screwed into the ground. I wonder what Honest Abe would think about today’s Republican Party. Since President Trump took office, he has lied more […]

Posted inObituaries, sj-web

Eleanor M. Smith

FARMINGTON — Eleanor M. Smith, 92, formerly of East Stoneham flew home to the Lord, peacefully Thursday, June 21, at the Sandy River Center. She was born Feb. 11, 1926, in North Lovell, where she grew up, the daughter of Freeman and Annie Flint McKeen. She graduated from Bridgton Academy in the Class of 1946. She […]

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Frances Carlton

DIXFIELD — A graveside service honoring the life of Frances Carlton was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Greenwood Cemetery in Dixfield. Pastor John Gensel officiated. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford.

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McAnuff to speak at LA Chamber breakfast

AUBURN — Christina McAnuff, executive director of the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute, will be the guest speaker at the LA Metro Chamber’s breakfast at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. The Olympia Snow Women’s Leadership Institute is a nonprofit organization operating a three-year, evidence-based program which elevates the confidence […]