DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 80 years old. My doctor ordered a fasting blood test, which showed that my LDL cholesterol is 119 mg/dL; my HDL is 68 mg/dL; my cholesterol/HDL ratio is 3-to-1; my total cholesterol is 208 mg/dL; and my triglyceride level is 104 mg/dL. A recent CT scan of my neck that was […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Child’s crafts and gifts pile up around the house
DEAR ABBY: I have a 4-year-old daughter. She spends time at her grandma’s house and does arts and crafts projects there. When my MIL drops her off, she brings the project to our house. We enjoy seeing it for a few days, and my daughter plays with it for a few days. Then it gets […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 17
100 Years Ago: 1924 Benny Wong, 19 years old China man, of the Royal Restaurant force, was knocked unconscious and robbed of $48.50 in the lower Maine Central yard at 11:50 Monday evening after having been dragged from the sidewalk in front of the Empire theater and rushed from Main street by several youthful bandits. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Searching for owners of found family bible
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have found an old family bible that belonged to Mrs. Miranda Glover, who died in 1901. I would like to return it to her family if they are out there. Listed in the bible are her children: Emma, Isaac, Annie, Charles, Frank, Carrie, Edwin, Herbert, and Nellie.—David, no town ANSWER: This […]
Posted inDear Abby
Young relative never stops soliciting gifts and cash
DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter has an 11-year-old daughter I’ll call “Kristina.” Kristina is very well-behaved, but she’s being taught at home that love is measured in dollars. She is constantly hinting about gifts and candy she wants. It has gotten so bad that when I keep her, I postpone errands because she invariably finds something […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Don’t take unnecessary risks or let anyone goad you into participating in something frivolous or physically daring.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abby Elliott, 37; Eddie Cibrian, 51; Phil Mickelson, 54; Laurie Metcalf, 69. Happy Birthday: Being receptive, curious and selective will make a difference this year. Join in the conversation and question what’s real and what’s fiction. Knowledge is a powerful tool that can help you zigzag your way to the […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 15
100 Years Ago: 1924 Because the June 15, 1924 Sun Journal is not available, we are offering this item from June 15, 1923. For the forty-eighth consecutive season, the Poland Spring House opened Thursday noon with luncheon promptly and as though it had never been closed — every department in complete order and the house […]
Posted inDear Abby
Business relationship clouds couple’s response to affair
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a friend, “Sophie,” who is cheating on her husband of 25 years. Of course, this is not our business. But now, unbeknownst to her husband, she has incorporated her lover into their everyday life. Her lover is from India and is also married. Sophie is now obsessed with […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Put your energy into rectifying an issue instead of arguing over matters that have yet to transpire.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Neil Patrick Harris, 51; Ice Cube, 55; Courteney Cox, 60; Helen Hunt, 61. Happy Birthday: Explore your options and try something new and exciting. You are overdue for an adventure or change to your routine that jump-starts your creativity and sends you on a journey to embark on your dreams, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Harry Brown’s Farm returns for a celebration of music, art, Community
The Happening at Harry Brown’s Farm will return Thursday through Saturday, June 20-23, at 45 Abijah Hill Road in Starks. This year’s lineup boasts an eclectic array of talent, featuring headlining performances by acclaimed artists Kristy Cox, Lee Ross, and Lovewhip. The event is a celebration of life, art, and the enduring spirit of togetherness. […]