DEAR ABBY: My daughter, “Maddie,” 34, just left what I thought was a great marriage. After only five years, she cheated on her husband, “Glenn.” Their 6-year-old son is crushed. I know there are two sides to every story, but our entire family loves Glenn. He’s a hard worker, but quiet and kind of a […]
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Griffin Sherry concert set for Gardiner
Johnson Hall’s On the Road Series will feature Griffin Sherry at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Christ Church-2 Dresden Ave. in Gardiner. Living somewhere in-between modern catharsis and American myth, Griffin William Sherry’s roots continue to grow strong in the ever evolving genres of Folk, Americana and Rock & Roll. Sherry’s music is inspired […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 24: ‘Lewiston rector addresses K.K.K.’
Read more about March 24, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Miss Rachael Metcafe, superintendent of nurses at the CMG Hospital is to give an address on “Community and Public Health,” at the social meeting of the Women’s Literary Union this afternoon at 2.30 at the Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Isaac […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Health risks of using natural gas appliances at home are low
DEAR DR. ROACH: There is much mainstream news recently about the health risks of using natural gas appliances. I am 75 and have survived playing with mercury from broken thermometers as a child, a lifetime of cooking and home heating, and hot water from natural gas. I certainly don’t advise playing with mercury, but how […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friend with benefits still benefiting after engagement
DEAR ABBY: I lost my husband of 20 years a little over two years ago. Last year, I moved to another state to be close to family. I rented an apartment, and my best friend moved with me. Shortly after, I met a much younger man. He was immediately interested in me. He’s sweet, kind […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Don’t hide in the background; make your mark, be proud of who you are and influence others to put their best foot forward.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Brugel, 45; Peyton Manning, 47; Alyson Hannigan, 49; Jim Parsons, 50. Happy Birthday: Don’t procrastinate when there is so much to do and so little time to finish what you start. Be thorough in your decisions of what to keep and what to discard. Take less time to think […]
Posted inSun Spots
Owner of baby spider plants giving them up for adoption to good homes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have quite a few baby spider plants to give away. I believe there’s a nonprofit that has a sale of these plants sometime in April, if I’m not mistaken. Can you verify this for me? These little plants need a home. No name, Auburn ANSWER: The Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store used […]
Posted inEncore
‘Full Circle’ spotlights artist Eamon White’s development
An opening reception for Maine artist and designer Eamon White’s exhibit, “Full Circle,” will be held on from 5:30-7 p.m. on Friday, March 31, at the LA Arts gallery in Lewiston. The exhibition features White’s artistic development from high school to now, highlighting his bold social justice portraits and freestyle shoe designs; artwork from his […]
Posted inEncore
Davenport Hill Gang at Mixers on Friday
Davenport Hill Gang makes their way to Mixers on the big stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 23, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus.Come dance the night away to songs by bands such as Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, ZZ Top, Foreigner, Grand Funk Railroad, The Black Crowes, Roy Orbison, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stone […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Risk of heart disease could be significantly lowered by statins
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband’s doctor is repeatedly pushing statins on my husband. His cholesterol was high in the past and is still slightly high (239 mg/dL — borderline high). I’ve checked the heart risk calculator. It said his risk is 22.1% and goes down to 16.6% if he goes on statins, which is still […]