The flute duo of Christopher Lansley and Sally Grube will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, at the LA Arts Gallery in Lewiston. The duo has chosen as their theme “The Green Hills of Tyrol.” The audience is invited to imagine the Green Hills of Tyrol, as […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 17: ‘Counterfeiters pass fake half-dollar at City Clerk’s office’
Read more about March 17, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 “Come to Lewiston city hall Monday” invites Mayor Brann. The aldermen-elect will be inaugurated at 10 o’clock in the auditorium at city hall, Lewiston. The custom of sending out printed invitations to prominent men and women has, for the sake of […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: A lifestyle change will breathe new life into your plans. Embracing what comes your way will open your mind to options that offer the edge you need to advance.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mia Hamm, 51; Rob Lowe, 59; Gary Sinise, 68; Kurt Russell, 72. Happy Birthday: A call for help will reunite you with someone facing similar struggles. Together you can accomplish things if you join forces and push what drives you the most. It’s time to turn a dream into something […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Diabetes meds questioned due to insulin resistance and weight
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is an over-the-road truck driver, and he is 68. He has been on metformin for a long time, and I have been reading that this medicine does not help bring down blood sugar. He is also using human insulin two times a day. What I want to know is if […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grandmother sniffs at young woman’s nose stud
DEAR ABBY: My 20-year-old niece, “Andrea,” came to visit her grandmother wearing a nose stud. Andrea is quiet, is polite to her grandparents and aunt and is in her third year of college. Her grandmother is livid at her daughter for “allowing” the girl to do this. (It appears Andrea may be trying to rebel […]
Posted inSun Spots
Dealing with fraudulent bank transactions depends on bank protections, procedures
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s reassuring to know the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. still guarantees bank deposits, but what about fraudulent transactions over the internet? What do banks do if this occurs? What requirements do customers need to adhere to for reimbursements if there has been fraudulent activity? It’s comforting to have access to your column […]
Posted inEncore
Two comedy shows on tap this weekend
Leonard Kimble brings three hilarious comedians – Adam Groppman, Randy Williams, and Rob Crean – to the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 17, at The Colisee Club in Lewiston. Ian MacDonald will set the stage for three talented comics – Lauren Duke, Mike Gray, and Connor McGrath – at 7 p.m. on […]
Posted inEncore
Twyce Shy at Mixers on Saturday
Twyce Shy brings all your 80s favorites back to life at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Tickets are available online for $15 and $20 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Must be 21+ with ID and either a print out of your ticket or on your […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Daily back or hip pain calls for higher dose of meds or surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a degenerating L5-S1 disc as well as osteoarthritis in my left hip, and both are bone on bone. I will eventually need a hip replacement and possibly back surgery, but I’m trying to prolong anything until I get on Medicare in eight months. I stay as active as I can […]
Posted inDear Abby
Co-worker insists on picking up the check
DEAR ABBY: I have a colleague who has become an amazing friend over the last few years. We plan dinner dates or work conferences periodically, and we also try to book spa appointments together when we have vacation time. “Sandy” is everything a person would want in a friend. However, when we go out to […]