DEAR ABBY: A friend, “Marie,” approached me in the parking lot after church, raising her voice, flailing her arms and saying three people had told her that I told them to stay away from her and her husband. I told Marie it wasn’t true, and she and her husband were my friends. She reiterated that […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
AREDS vitamins do not have any effect on glaucoma —
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old male in good health who was told this week that my eyes have shown the beginning of glaucoma. There is no change in my 20/20 vision yet. In 2014, I had cataract surgery in both eyes. Is there any evidence that AREDS 2 vitamins (special eye vitamins) will […]
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Norway library featuring exhibit by outdoors painter through Jan. 2
Norway Memorial Library is exhibiting “Common Work and Common Places: Works in Watercolor and Encaustic” by artist Betsey Foster through Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at 258 Main St. Foster began painting after a career in science and journalism. Her two main art subjects are the outdoors and people working at “honest labor,” according to a […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auntie requests help trying to find niece’s cellphone lost in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m asking for Sun Spots’ help. You have had success in the past helping people find things. My niece has lost her iPhone. She was on Pine Street in Lewiston and went to Kommunity Kritters, Community Credit Union and Webb’s Market area. Then she went to the Share Center and CVS on […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: If you aren’t specific about your needs or desires, you aren’t likely to have them fulfilled. Don’t be coy; share your thoughts, determine who agrees with you and proceed to make a transformation that improves your life.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vance Joy, 35; Sarah Silverman, 52; Nestor Carbonell, 55; Bette Midler, 77. Happy Birthday: Verification will be necessary this year if you want to keep everything in order. Don’t rely on secondhand information or anyone who shows signs of inconsistency. Keep your eye on your target and your mind on […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 1: ‘Two hurt when auto turns turtle on the Lisbon Road’
Read more about Dec. 1, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 The Star Circle in Dixfield has been postponed one week and will meet with Mrs. Flora Swett Judkins, Thursday evening December 14th. All members are expected to earn fifty cents and report at this meeting their way of earning it. 50 […]
Posted inDear Abby
Cross-Atlantic romance hits snag over driving
DEAR ABBY: I met my boyfriend online last year. He lives in the U.K.; I’m in the U.S. I love him dearly and we talk about moving in together within the next year. The original plan was for him to emigrate, since I am closer to my family and have an established job. However, I’m […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Nitric oxide nasal spray might be effective for avoiding COVID
DEAR DR. ROACH: A doctor friend suggested I purchase a nitric oxide nasal spray from Israel. She suggested using it when eating out or hanging out with friends maskless. Do you have an opinion about its efficacy? I got the most recent booster and a flu shot. The reason I’m concerned is that I see […]
Posted inSun Spots
Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting ceremony planned in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The 26th Compassionate Friends Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony will take place Sunday, Dec. 11, at East Auburn Baptist Church on Park Street in Auburn. It starts at 6:45 p.m. with the candle lighting at 7 p.m. This is a night to treasure the memories of our children, grandchildren, and siblings who […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Get the facts before you agree to something that can hurt your reputation or personal relationships.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kaley Cuoco, 37; Elisha Cuthbert, 40; Ben Stiller, 57; Billy Idol, 67. Happy Birthday: Give yourself plenty of time to assess situations before you judge others or decide to make a move that will affect your lifestyle and relationships with friends, relatives and peers. Be aware of how others feel, […]