Read more about Feb. 16, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 March 9th is the date set for the “Hello Girls Ball” of Norway and committees are busy. They promise “Plenty of fox trots, many surprises and lots of fun.” The floor manager is Charles S. Weed and the aides will be […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Attempt to connect with Beau’s daughter fizzles
DEAR ABBY: I’m divorced and have been dating my guy friend for five years. We recognized after we started dating that we love each other, and we planned to move in together after a year of dating. I was so excited when we started making plans that I reached out to my guy’s ex-wife and […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: A geographical change will entice you, but before you move or plan a trip, do your homework.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: The Weeknd, 33; Elizabeth Olsen, 34; Ice-T, 65; LeVar Burton, 66. Happy Birthday: Set high standards, forge ahead and refuse to let changes others make throw you off course. Intelligence, speed and agility will help you outmaneuver anyone who gets in your way this year. Adjust your surroundings to suit […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friend’s frisky husband makes his desires clear
DEAR ABBY: My married friend is a swinger. She says her husband’s sex drive has declined lately, but it hasn’t. He keeps trying to get me to talk “naughty” with him, but I always refuse. To me, that would be betraying my friend. He has encouraged her to get a live-in girlfriend for herself. I […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Reclast infusions bring on rare side effect of severe joint pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: For the last few years, I have been taking yearly Reclast infusions for osteoporosis, because I have trouble taking oral medications of any kind. The infusion was given in February 2022, and over the next several months, I developed severe joint pain so bad that I could hardly get around. My muscles […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 15: ‘Big batch of rum material seized by Lewiston cops’
Read more about Feb. 15, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Lewiston-Auburn Hebrew Relief Association will hold their ninth annual ball at the Mystic April 4. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Edward Little, Lewiston, and St. Dom’s Regional High Schools will be competing in the University of Maine High School Debate Tournament […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: No need to get worked up over something you cannot change. Focus on what’s tangible. Put everything in order and prepare to initiate plans.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Riley, 37; Matt Groening, 69; Melissa Manchester, 72; Jane Seymour, 72. Happy Birthday: Reach out to the person who brings out the best in you. Placing the right people in your corner will make a difference in the outcome. Consider what you want to accomplish and where to execute […]
Posted inSun Spots
WCSH’s temperature gauge for Lewiston is waiting for equipment repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On WCSH weather, why is the Lewiston current temperature always blank? — Ron, no town ANSWER: According to Jason Nappi of Newscenter, the equipment for the Lewiston temperature gauge is waiting to be fixed. There have been similar scenarios ever since the pandemic started. It’s a good thing that in this day and […]
Posted inEncore
UMF to stage Nick Dear adaptation of ‘Frankenstein’
“Frankenstein,” Nick Dear’s play based on Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, will come to the stage as the spring theatrical production at The University of Maine at Farmington. The Theatre UMF production will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on March 2, 3, 4; and at 2 p.m. on March 5 , in Alumni Theater on the […]
Posted inEncore
Teachers Lounge Mafia comedy show presented by JLLF Chamber of Commerce
A night out with the Teachers Lounge Mafia will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, March 17, at St. Rose Community Center in Jay. Refreshments will be available. The event is presented by the Jay Livermore Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce. St. Rose Community Center is located at 1 Church St., Jay.