Read more about Dec. 31, 1942, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Postmaster Bryant announces that there will be no mail deliveries on Monday, New Year’s Day. It has been customary, he explains, to deliver to the business places, but this will not be done this year, as the stores will all be […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Refuse to let your ego or emotions step in and cause upset instead of stability. Choose to take the high road, regardless of what others do or say.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Dushku, 42; Tyrese Gibson, 44; Laila Ali, 45; Meredith Vieira, 69. Happy Birthday: Preparation and flexibility are mandatory to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Putting a hold on unnecessary projects will ease stress and allow you to pay attention to what’s essential to your emotional well-being. Building confidence […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 30: ‘The Lewiston Journal — a brief story of its seventy-five years of service’
Read more about Dec. 30, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Daniel Chapin, superintendent of the Norway Town Farm, is proud of a fine family of White Chester pigs, the father, mother and 13 little ones, writes a Norway correspondent. 50 Years Ago: 1972 For 35-year-old Attorney Robert W. Clifford the first […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Strict dieting is not necessary when dealing with osteoporosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: At 57, I slipped on ice and broke my right hip. During my hospital stay, I believe they gave me a Fosamax shot through IV. After surgery, I had a hip and spine bone scan, which showed osteoporosis. My endocrinologist determined I have hypothyroidism. I’m assuming this is what caused the osteoporosis. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Secret leads to havoc when family finds out
DEAR ABBY: I was married to a man whose family always seemed to be in each other’s business. His 18-year-old niece already had two children when she became pregnant again. She hid it from everyone. When she was eight months gone, she came to me and told me she wanted to adopt the baby out […]
Posted inSun Spots
Farmington church accepting Christmas decorations for annual fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: If you are culling your Christmas decorations , both indoor and outdoor, The Fairbanks Church is willing to accept these items for the Christmas Decorations Sale in November 2023. We will pick up these items within a 20-mile radius of Farmington, or we will set a time for you to deliver them. […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Bela Fleck plans Waterville concert in May
A concert featuring Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer with Rakesh Chaurasia is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. There’s a bit of the sorcerer in Béla Fleck (banjo), Zakir Hussain (tabla), Edgar Meyer (double bass), and their special guest Rakesh Chaurasia (bansuri – Indian […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 29: ‘May ban display lights in all store windows’
Read more about Dec. 29, 1942, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Auburn residents returning to their homes while the snowstorm was at its height last night were compelled to walk in the car tracks which were kept clean by snow plows because the sidewalks in the Shoe City were covered with drifts […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Man’s sudden decrease in libido needs to be looked into more
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old male in reasonably good health. I’m a moderate drinker, and I lift weights every other day. I have always been sexually active, as I’ve been married for 23 years to a beautiful woman I love, who is 19 years younger than me. In the past two years, I […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: You’ve got more going for you than you realize. Your confidence will make a difference; speak up and share your concerns.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Diego Luna, 43; Jude Law, 50; Patricia Clarkson, 63; Ted Danson, 75. Happy Birthday: A modest approach to life, love and happiness will lead to a promising future. Curbing habits quickly and honing skills that add to your efficiency will positively impact your life and financial well-being. Don’t fear change. […]