DEAR ABBY: My fiance has a friend who is, for lack of a better word, a train wreck. When I started dating my fiance, I heard about this guy, “Al,” from my fiance’s other friends even before I met him. The group of friends has an on-again, off-again relationship with Al, and he has made […]
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Vitamin C Man and Evil Corona
The son of a nurse and a truck driver, 8-year-old Jack Lydon knows a thing or two about the coronavirus and about the kind of superheroes the world needs to come to our rescue.
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Mark LaFlamme: Where are the snack settings on Zoom?
Alone again (naturally) So, I logged into Zoom on Tuesday for the weekly Sun Journal meeting. Got the camera adjusted just so. Tested my mic by blowing on it and muttering “Hello? Hello? Is this thing on?” like all the professionals do. Rubbed the cowlicks out of my hair and made sure the crack pipe […]
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Face Time: Andy Shepard has a vision for Saddleback
Shepard is the new general manager of the ski area in northern Franklin County.
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In a Word: Watch your saucy language . . . or not
Most of the time words represent work. You know, that paper or report you have to write — or even a column for the newspaper (though I hardly call that work!). But on the other side of the coin, words can make us smile by showing their slightly spicy side, which is what we’re going […]
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The official Bliss Thru Shopping pandemic survival guide
Our go-to treats. Our favorite pandemic hacks. Trying to talk ourselves into using handkerchiefs . . . Once again, it’s been a week.
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Share memories of Mom’s favorite recipes
No one makes it better than Mom. Do you have a favorite dish that your mother made for the family when you were a youngster? Would you be willing to share the recipe and the story behind it with Sun Journal readers? We’ll compile your story and others for a Mother’s Day story in the […]
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Mystery Photo for April 19, 2020
Guess correctly and have a chance to win a Hannaford gift card
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Dear Abby: Would rather not deal with unruly children
DEAR ABBY: I met a young couple about a year ago. They invite me out for lunch every few months. They have several children they allow to run all over the place, climb over and under the table, cry and whine, and they make no effort to teach them proper behavior in restaurants. It’s so […]
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Eugenia Last, Virgo: Take better care of your health
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayden Christensen, 39; Kate Hudson, 41; James Franco, 42; Ashley Judd, 52. Happy Birthday: Formulate a plan, and stick to what you know is doable. Don’t let uncertainty take over when all that’s required to reach your goal is connecting the dots. Take an easy path, and walk away from […]