DEAR SUN SPOTS: Apps this! Apps that! Why is it that older folks who don’t have apps on their phones cannot take advantage of the deals at restaurants that folks with apps can? We’re regulars at the same places, but because we don’t have apps, we cannot get the same deals. I don’t think this […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Young adults refuses to pay portion of health coverage
DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I married a year ago, I dropped my health insurance plan and joined his family plan, since he also provides coverage for his children, including one who is an adult. There was no additional cost to add me. However, months later, the insurance company raised the monthly premium for […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Consider what you enjoy most and take the initiative to do your own thing.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ksenia Solo, 36; Bruno Mars, 38; Sigourney Weaver, 74; Chevy Chase, 80. Happy Birthday: Decide your goal and put a long-term plan in place. You can venture down new avenues this year if you add to or use your skills, experience and connections diversely. Updating your image, qualifications and attitude […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 7
100 Years Ago: 1923 North Auburn Grange held its annual fair yesterday. Profits from the fancy work, vegetables, etc., were very satisfactory. There was an excellent vegetable exhibit. In the evening, the drama “Safety First ” was presented, followed by dancing. Austin’s Orchestra played throughout the afternoon. Outside, the horse pulling was a center of […]
Posted inDear Abby
Relationship with new DIL gets off to a rough start
DEAR ABBY: Right after high school, our son joined the military and left home. We are proud of him and keep in touch mostly by phone because he’s stationed across the country. Since he has been away, he met a young lady on a dating website. I met her briefly on a quick visit. I […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: What you encounter will help you assess your personal life and bring about positive change that will stabilize your domestic situation by bringing transparency to the forefront.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Ashmore, 44; Toni Braxton, 56; Simon Cowell, 64; Joy Behar, 81. Happy Birthday: Share your feelings, act on intuition and do your best to make a difference. Refuse to let anyone compromise you or your position. Take the initiative to present who you are, what you want and to […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 6
100 Years Ago: 1923 One of the Sun’s oldest advertisers is Dr. J. F. True & Co. of Auburn, who have been in the paper almost continuously since The Sun was established over 30 years ago. This Auburn concern has just shipped to New York 16,068 bottles of Elixir, the largest single shipment ever sent […]
Posted inDear Abby
Where relative goes, the bugs soon follow
DEAR ABBY: One of my family members is a loner. I’m the closest relative to them. They invite my children and me over for holiday dinners, but the house is dirty with roaches galore. The bugs even crawl on you during the day on the couch. I don’t want to go there for this reason. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Allergic reactions to MRI scans with contrast dye are unlikely
DEAR DR. ROACH: My primary care doctor has ordered that I get an MRI scan with and without contrast dye. I have been having head pain every day in one single spot behind my right eye. My question is, is gadolinium (the contrast dye that will be injected to enhance pictures of my brain) safe? […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: A physical outlet will clear your head and offer insight into the possibilities.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Sisto, 49; Amy Jo Johnson, 53; Elisabeth Shue, 60; Britt Ekland, 81. Happy Birthday: Take the edge off, learn to relax and incorporate something into your routine that challenges you, stretches your imagination and satisfies your soul. Put things in perspective, address what bothers you and adjust your life. […]