Read more about Jan. 12, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 With the mercury hovering around the zero mark all day Friday, snow falling and the wind blowing at a high velocity, it was remarkable that transportation is not completely tied up.The worst storm of the year was predicted, traveling east Friday. […]
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Auburn cat owner praises stranger who rescued their pet high up in a pine tree
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We would like to publicly thank the wonderful man who rescued our cat earlier this week. When we realized that she was missing, we scoured the neighborhood until finally realizing she was trapped about 50 feet up in a pine tree in our yard. We are certain she was treed by a […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 11: ‘Wedding goes on in ice cold church’
Read more about Jan. 11, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 It has been reported that Roy Mower, former chief of Auburn Police has been offered a position on the Liquor Squad of Sheriff Murray. 50 Years Ago: 1973 The building committee for the Lewiston Comprehensive High School viewed furniture Wednesday night […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Put greater emphasis on the way you present yourself and a connection to someone who brings out the best in you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aja Naomi King, 38; Amanda Peet, 51; Mary J. Blige, 52; Kim Coles, 61. Happy Birthday: Position yourself for success. Put your to-do list in place and reach out to those you need in order to fortify your dreams. Your objective is to keep moving forward, regardless of what happens […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Meds for restless leg syndrome can worsen IBS symptoms
DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you please give me some information regarding irritable bowel syndrome? I am taking carbidopa/levodopa for restless leg syndrome. I also take Unisom to help sleep onset. Do the meds I’m taking have any relationship to the IBS? I went through a stressful time lately and wonder if it could be related […]
Posted inDear Abby
Anger issues become hurdle in romance and on the road
DEAR ABBY: I have a problem I just can’t identify. I suppose it’s a combination of a lot of issues. I live with my boyfriend and work from home. When it comes to patience about almost anything, I have the shortest fuse. Simple things trigger me, and I flare up quickly. If I see someone […]
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide providing free income tax preparation again
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will providing free income tax preparation services for low/moderate income taxpayers for the 2023 filing season. Beginning the week of Feb. 6, our experienced IRS certified tax volunteers will be preparing and electronically filing federal and Maine income tax returns. We will be at Sacred Heart Church […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Blood transfusion doesn’t include transfer of COVID antibodies
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently got a blood transfusion, and I’ve never had the COVID vaccine. Am I going to get those blood clots that vaccinated people got? — Anon. ANSWER: There is no evidence of risk to people receiving blood from a donor who received any COVID vaccine. Both the Astra-Zeneca vaccine and the […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 10: ‘Surviving the storm’
Read more about Jan. 10, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 At the all-day meeting of Wales grange next Saturday, the officers for 1923 will be installed by E.E. Additon of Auburn. A harvest dinner will be served in the evening and a public whist dinner will be held. After a whist […]
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Trauma and its fallout still linger for woman
DEAR ABBY: When I was 13, my 10-year-old cousin let a boy we did not know well into my house. Nobody else was there with us. He told her he wanted to “make out” with me, and he came upstairs. I confronted him and told him to leave. Later on, I told my mother about […]