100 years ago: 1918 Maine dealers will be required to adopt some system to provide for an equitable distribution of sugar. Dr. Leon S. Merrill, the Federal Food administrative, made it plain to the distributors of Maine, that a square deal was the only question involved and that his office included the necessary authority to […]
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Looking Back, stamps, blankets
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Why has “Looking Back” disappeared from the Sun Journal? After reading the day’s news, Sun Spots, Looking Back and the daily crossword puzzle, in that order, are my newspaper favorites. My wife claims, jokingly, that these items comprise the single reason why I insist on home delivery of the Sun Journal. Well, […]
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Aries: Look on the bright side
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fred Savage, 42; Jack White, 43; Tom Hanks, 62; Jimmy Smits, 63. Happy Birthday: If you want this to be a year of change, it’s up to you to make the first move. Once you head in a certain direction, you will find out who is going to lend you […]
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Class gatherings
DIXFIELD — Mexico High School Class of 1948 will have their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, at Ellis Variety, Weld Street. All classmates and guests are invited. — ANDOVER — Stephens High School Class of 1951 will hold its monthly luncheon at noon on Wednesday, July 11, at the Little Red Hen. Classmates and guests are welcome. Call […]
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Doctors put patients first
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was shocked recently when I read an article from a reputable source implying that sooner rather than later (and maybe already), doctors who have a patient who could be treated successfully only with massive doses of antibiotics would be required to allow the patient to die rather than run the risk […]
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Funeral notices for Monday, July 9
CHAPMAN — Robert “Bob” Sr., 59, passed away Sunday, June 24, in Orlando, Fla. A celebration of life is scheduled for Bob from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at Gracelawn Memorial Park, Turner St., Auburn. A memorial motorcycle ride will take place leaving from L-A Harley in Lewiston at 1:30 p.m. to bring […]
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Mom wants to ban alcoholic daughter
DEAR ABBY: Our son and his fiancee are having a destination wedding. My husband and I are hosting a local reception here where we live because we would like our close family and friends to be able to celebrate their wedding. Our problem is, our 24-year-old daughter is an alcoholic who doesn’t see her drinking […]
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Whittier Middle School honor students named
POLAND — The following students at Bruce M. Whittier Middle School were named to the second semester honor roll of the 2017-2018 school year: Grade seven High Honors: Emma Moreau, LiSha Powell and Jack Tetreault. Honors: Courtney Abell, Ava Anderson, Kai Anderson, Abbigale Ayers, Sayla Bergeron, Madeline Bouchard, Brayden Boutwell, Mason Brousseau, Tyler Burke, Hayden Christner, Graison […]
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Racing Roundup: Tardiff back on top at Oxford
Reigning track champion Alan Tardiff picked a good night to break his current victory drought, scoring a $2,000 payday for his 50-lap Super Late Model triumph on Friday at Oxford Plains Speedway. Tardiff, of Lyman, became the first winner to earn the maximum $800 bonus awarded to a feature race winner who has appeared in […]
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Auto Racing: Madison on a roll at Oxford Dragway
It’s not all about going in circles for those who love motorsports in Maine. For some, launching hard down an 1/8-mile or 1000-foot drag strip is what gets the adrenaline flowing. When veteran drag racer Jamie Madison climbs into his car, he has the same burning desire to win that powers oval racers. “I’ve been […]