100 Years Ago: 1924 Faunce Pendexter, the nine year old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Pendexter, gave a recital Monday p.m., assisted by the Misses Hayden French and Kenyon and Margaret Hill. Several invited friends were present. Tea and delicate refreshments were served by Mrs. Huston assisted by Mrs. Pendexter and Miss Agnes Beal. […]
Life & Culture
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Posted inDear Abby
End-of-year celebration flies off the rails
DEAR ABBY: I chaired an event with a local service organization. Many hours were exhausted with planning and decorating. During the program, a few members playfully started throwing some items from the centerpieces at the guest speakers. By the end of the program, most of the room’s centerpieces were dismantled and on the floor. My […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Shingles complication causes itchiness, pain and desperation
DEAR DR. ROACH: In March 2023, my 94-year-old mother had a shingles episode on the right side of her neck, head, ear and (to a lesser degree) right cheek. The active blisters lasted about three weeks. Since then, she’s been experiencing continued neuropathy that involves itchiness, a sense of desperation, and some pain. She’s been […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Discipline and acting on insight, not impulse, will pay off.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ben Foster, 44; Gabrielle Union, 52; Winona Ryder, 53; Richard Dreyfuss, 77. Happy Birthday: Tune in to what makes you happy and head in that direction. Take responsibility for your peace of mind and your ability to use your skills efficiently to meet your needs. Customize your spending and expectations, […]
Posted inSun Spots
Looking for readers to participate in Thanksgiving feature
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Sun Journal will be publishing a feature in an upcoming November Sunday edition about our annual Thanksgiving meal that includes ideas on giving the holiday a refresh and perhaps a few new twists. We’re calling on our readers to assist with adding some local flavor to this story. Perhaps you’re planning […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 28
100 Years Ago: 1924 Partridges build nests, which entails more or less weaving of course, but one bird more ambitious than the rest struck out for the weave room of the Continental Mill, Lewiston, sometime over the weekend and became a cropper. Not waiting for the employees to open the windows Monday morning, he crashed […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friends keep mum about affair within their circle
DEAR ABBY: Our friend “Carrie” revealed to our close friend group that for the last few years she has been having an affair with her best friend “Julia’s” husband. Their kids are best friends, and they spend a lot of time together, even taking family vacations. We have told Carrie many times how this can […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Cardiologist doesn’t recommend taking OTC sleep aids
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old man in reasonably good health. When I had trouble falling asleep, I would take a swig of Zzzquil, which worked perfectly every time. However, since then, my cardiologist told me to stop taking such products, so I turned to 5-mg tablets of melatonin in the evening to help […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Personal improvements will heighten your chance to advance.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nolan Gould, 26; Julia Roberts, 57; Bill Gates, 69; Annie Potts, 72. Happy Birthday: Put your energy where it will help you connect with people who can further your agenda. Travel, educational pursuits and communication are favored. Refrain from letting emotional spending or misleading information cost you. Use your intelligence […]
Posted inSun Spots
Fundraising yard sale to benefit SHAREcenter
DEAR SUN SPOTS: SHAREcenter, a nonprofit organization located in Lewiston, is having an indoor yard sale at 1830 Lisbon St. on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a wide variety of items for sale including clothing, holiday decor, household items, furniture, books and much more. Our thrift store will […]