100 years ago, 1918 The feeling that this war is every blessed man’s, woman’s and child’s war is beginning to sink in, and the mothers and fathers who are giving so much in flesh and blood are giving all over again out of their many times scanty store of world’s goods. The city districts are […]
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Posted inOpinion, sj-web
Does More Debt Lead to Fewer Babies?
Romper, a website for young mothers, asks a good question. Is crushing student debt a big factor in millennials’ not having children? Its answer is yes. Members of the class of 2016 left school owing an average of $37,173 in student loans. And that “doesn’t calculate the average amount of interest and dollars that will […]
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Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
Heart attack symptoms vary
DEAR DR. ROACH: My very healthy husband collapsed and died on the way to the hospital. They worked on him for a long time but could not revive him. They didn’t do an autopsy, and they declared his death as “atherosclerotic vascular disease.” He was 79 years old and had no health problems. He came […]
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Columnist appearing online:
• Froma Harrup — Does More Debt Lead to Fewer Babies? Online at: www.sunjournal.com/opinion
Posted inConnections, Livermore Falls Advertiser, sj-web, The Franklin Journal
Dopey the hound and sweet Sonja seeking homes
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Dopey is a 1- to 3-year-old male hound mix. Staff said Dopey is a typical hound: Lots of energy and noise, and a nose for smelling everything he can. He’d like to see if potential adoptive families’ dog and he would […]
Posted inDear Abby, sj-web
Mom's private life interupted
DEAR ABBY: I’m 54. My 28-year-old daughter, Sarah, lives with me. Our issue is MY sex life. I have a long-term live-in boyfriend, and we enjoy each other in many ways. We try to be quiet while we’re enjoying each other physically, but evidently we are not quiet enough. Sarah complains whenever we make any […]
Posted inCommunity Sports, sj-web
Local golf results
Belgrade Sunday, May 20 MSGA Team Championship results: 1 Joe Baker/Craig Chapman/Jace Pearson/Andrew Slattery Martindale Country Club 131, 2 Robert Ballard/Eric Dugas/Gavin Dugas/Carter Pearl J W Parks Golf Course 133, 3 Sean Goggin/Michael Nowak/Mark Plummer/James Quinn Augusta Country Club 134, — Chris King/Jim McKay/Mike Steinberg/Ryan Wingard Val Halla Golf Course 134, 4 Jeff Cole/Mike Doran/Ashley […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, May 23
CHABOT — Marcel M., of Lewiston, passed away in Lewiston on Friday, May 18. At his request, there will be no funeral services. ESTES — Jeff, died May 19. At his request there will be no services, but a celebration of life is being planned for the fall 2018. Arrangements by Affordable Cremation LLC, Lewiston. […]
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John V. Wiken III
PERU — Graveside services for Mr. John V. Wiken III of Peru were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at the Demerritt Cemetery, Peru, with Mr. David Blouin officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford.
Posted inLetters, sj-web
Disappointed with LePage's actions
Gov. Paul LePage has already instituted major cutbacks on the SNAP program by gutting its funding via the farm bill and putting work requirements in place. SNAP provides thousands of food-insecure Mainers a modest meal stipend based on household income and necessary expenses. Historically, there is no data to show that similar work requirements decrease […]