The erosion of what many Americans once believed were the foundations of our country continues apace. They include, but are not limited to, overspending and debt (personal and national), never-ending wars, uncontrolled borders leading to massive immigration with no time for or expectation of assimilation and political divisions that grow wider by the day. It’s […]
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Posted inLetters, sj-web
Nothing more than junk science
The Sun Journal should print a disclaimer when publishing articles promoting junk science or fake news. The article, “Climate talks go forward,” appearing Dec. 15, claims that “… to prevent the Earth’s average global temperatures from rising above 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century compared to pre-industrial times.” It is possible that […]
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Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web
Health care coverage a big deal
A federal judge in Texas just threw out the Affordable Care Act root and branch. If the decision were to survive legal challenges, an estimated 17 million Americans could lose their health coverage. Uncounted others would face monstrous premium hikes as protections for pre-existing conditions vanish. Upheld, the ruling would rocket Republicans toward their goal […]
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Memories of 'cream mints,' and the story of St. Nick
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I used to purchase a candy called “cream mints” for my mother during the holidays. This year I can’t find them anywhere. I’m also wondering if these are something I can make at home. Please help. — Lorna, no town ANSWER: I am very familiar with those candies and I miss them […]
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Deny Avangrid's application
Avangrid touts that their 145-mile swath of new Central Maine Power transmission line will financially benefit landowners in the townships it passes through for years to come, even going so far as saying it will drive down electrical costs for CMP users in Maine. That is bah and humbug. Every single kilowatt converted from DC […]
Posted inConnections, sj-web
Briefly: Local
Center selling homemade pies for Christmas LEWISTON — Gendron Franco Center Chef John Pulsifer and his staff will be baking homemade pies for people to pick up on the two days before Christmas. There are a variety of fruit pies, including blueberry, blackberry, cherry, strawberry and more. Soft filling pies include lemon meringue, Boston cream, various […]
Posted inEncore, sj-web
Looking Back on Dec. 20
100 years ago: 1918 The community Christmas tree has already been placed in Union Square, in front of the B. Peck Co. store and on Christmas Eve at 10:30 the Community Chorus will gather around the brilliantly lighted tree and sing the songs best suited to the occasion. There is no limit to the numbers […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
'Low FODMAP' diet is effective for digestion-related ailments
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you described symptoms of malabsorption as weight loss, diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. My doctors have never mentioned this as a possible diagnosis. Is there anything to do for it other than avoiding high FODMAP foods (which I have been trying to do)? At times, I fear that I […]
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Widower ready to live alone is pained to leave aunt behind
DEAR ABBY: I am a 61-year-old widower. A year ago I faced a bleak future and expressed a desire to kill myself. My cousin in another state, whom I hadn’t seen since childhood, invited me to move in with him and his mother — my late mother’s sister. I now have plans for the future, […]
Posted inHoroscope, sj-web
Capricorn: Words matter. Choose wisely
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jonah Hill, 35; David Cook, 36; Nicole de Boer, 48; Joel Gretsch, 55. Happy Birthday: Get everything in order. You’ll accomplish far more if you are on top of matters that have the potential to hold you back. Embrace change that will improve your standard of living or encourage you […]