Is civility in America quickly disappearing? Yes! Yes! Yes! I read Froma Harrop’s column in Saturday’s Sun Journal. I thoroughly agree with her points, but wish she would have added another thought to her topic. It is true that hearing the same lie over and over again makes the lie seem to be truth for […]
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Restore common decency, please
Do Democrats really want to continue this dangerous “Hate Trump” campaign? The latest development in this campaign was when liberals felt free to harass publicly a member of the Trump administration who was merely trying to enjoy a quiet meal in a restaurant, forcing her to leave. Where is the sense of public decency and […]
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U.S. needs help to win the trade war
WASHINGTON — If we are to have a “trade war” with China, it would be best to win it. We should be better off after the fighting. Unfortunately, the chances of this happening seem slim to none, because President Trump’s plan of attack suggests that everyone — us and them — will lose. Interestingly, there’s […]
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Pelletier’s Karate Academy promotes students
LEWISTON — Pelletier’s Karate Academy wishes to congratulate all the Juniors (ages 7-12) who were recently promoted to new belts upon successful completion of their belt tests. Students were tested for their skill in karate basics, katas (traditional forms and patterns), self-defense, and sparring. In addition, they had to demonstrate goal setting and the use […]
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Fire Department Book, TV Answers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the reader looking for the classified ad for tree service (June 25 Sun Spots) it was for Webster Tree. They are licensed and insured, do free estimates and perform removal, stump grinding, and pruning. The contact number is 784-9421. — No name, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: I heard on the […]
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Prednisone side effects
DEAR DR. ROACH: An 80-year-old was mistakenly prescribed prednisone, 40 mg, for six months and is now being weaned off over four weeks. While on the prednisone, she had some symptoms that I think are side effects, including sleeping all day, no energy, losing weight (30 pounds over six months without trying), hair falling out, […]
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Community sales
CHESTERVILLE — The Chesterville Grange will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 29, and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at 664 Farmington Falls Road. — BUCKFIELD — American Legion Post No. 58 and Auxiliary will have a yard sale at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at the American Legion hall, […]
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Gemini: Improve your surroundings
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Westwick, 31; Drake Bell, 32; Tobey Maguire, 43; J.J. Abrams, 52. Happy Birthday: Set the stage for advancements. Stay focused, think matters through and plan your actions with precision and detail. Make each move count, and be methodical when dealing with difficult situations. Learn from every experience, and make […]
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Gloria A. Dalessandro
CANTON — Gloria A. Dalessandro, 85, a lifelong resident of Livermore Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 26, at Pinnacle Health & Rehabilitation in Canton. She was born April 14, 1933, in Livermore Falls, the daughter of Wilfred and Lena (Cloutier) Jacques. She graduated from Livermore Falls High School. On July 14, 1951, she married Richard “Dickie” […]
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Edythe J. Estes
BOSTON — Edythe Deedee J. Estes, 63, of South Paris passed away Sunday, June 24, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was born in Lewiston on Jan. 15, 1955, the daughter of Robert and Frances Bean Vezina. Deedee married Gregory Estes. She enjoyed working at The Penley Corp., the Progress Center, H & R […]