DEAR ABBY: Our mom just turned 100, and she is in good health. I threw a big birthday celebration to honor this amazing woman. My brother and I were adopted as infants. She gave us a fabulous childhood, and we grew up to be responsible adults. My brother, who’s retired, lives 6 miles from Mom, […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Androscoggin River Watershed Council seeks volunteers for water testing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Several years ago, the Androscoggin River Watershed Council asked Sun Spots readers to volunteer to do water quality monitoring on the Androscoggin River. Readers were an immense help, but a few have had to move on to other endeavors. We need a few more volunteers to help as part of the Maine Department […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Pottery Tour scheduled for May 6, 7
The 11th annual Maine Pottery Tour welcomes visitors on Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7. The self-guided Tour is an opportunity to enjoy spring in Vacationland and the hospitality of local potters in their studios. This year 66 pottery studios around the state will be participating. They are organized into six regions, allowing several […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 27: ‘Beer bottle assault action continued in Auburn court’
Read more about April 27, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 A Fordson tractor arrived at Thorne’s corner grange hall, Thursday afternoon, and was an object of much interest among the men and boys who were attending the special meeting of the grange. The program was by the Wade and Dunton company […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Pay attention to self-improvement and veer away from trying to change others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emily Rios, 34; Jenna-Louise Coleman, 37; Patrick Stump, 39; Ari Graynor, 40. Happy Birthday: Put your energy behind your ideas and the changes that will ease stress and give you something to look forward to this year. Overreacting will be the pitfall between you and the happiness you desire. Be […]
Posted inDear Abby
House sitter has been snooping around
DEAR ABBY: A close friend takes care of my home when I travel several times a year. It involves picking up my mail, watering my indoor and outside plants and checking through the house for anything that might need attention in my absence. I return the favor for her each time she’s out of town. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Thyroid meds prescribed after diagnosis of thyroid antibodies
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed with thyroid antibodies. What are the long-term effects of these antibodies? The doctor says to start thyroid medication. I have been a vegetarian since 1983 and have a low-salt diet. I have heard about quality control issues with thyroid medicines and taking care not to consume caffeine with […]
Posted inSun Spots
Excelsior Grange in Poland hosting open house, lunch as it seeks new members
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange at 446 Harris Hill Road in Poland will host an Open House on May 20 from noon to 2 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon and is free to all. Rick Grotton, membership director of the Maine State Grange, will be the guest speaker. Excelsior Grange is entering its […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Cabaret Night with Louis Philippe set for Calumet Club
Le Club Calumet plans to present a Cabaret Night with Maine Entertainer Louis Philippe and special guest Father Frenchie at 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Le Club Calumet, 334 W, River Road, in Augusta. Philippe is a Portland-based singer/actor/recording artist who has been entertaining in the central and southern Maine regions for decades, including […]