CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seann William Scott, 47; Neve Campbell, 50; Gwen Stefani, 54; Chubby Checker, 82. Happy Birthday: Jump in and do your part this year, and you’ll make worthwhile connections. What you do for others will not be forgotten, and the rewards you receive will help you through dire times. Don’t let […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Great Falls Railroad Club holding exTRAINaganza two weekends in November
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Great Falls Model Railroad Club’s annual exTRAINaganza will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18 and 19, and Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24, 25 and 26, at 144 Mill St. in Auburn. Model trains in various scales built by model train enthusiasts will be operating […]
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Posted inEncore
Pair of comedy shows to be presented on Saturday
Host Patrick Neuguth brings headliner Ryan Gartley to the stage with feature sets by Matt Bedell and Benjamin Chadwick at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, at The Great Falls Comedy Club. And Nic Dufault will set the stage as host for Benjamin Chadwick and New York comedian Matt Dundas at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, […]
Posted inEncore
Author, historian to give talk about her book, ‘Escape from Bunker Hill’
A book talk by historian and author Dale Potter-Clark for her book, “Escape from Bunker Hill,” will feature the topic of the Underground Railroad at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, in the 2nd floor conference room at the Mechanic Falls Public Library. Potter-Clark’s interest in the Underground Railroad spiked several years ago when she […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 2
100 Years Ago: 1923 A copper still and coll, a barrel of mash, some beer, a little “moonshine” and a barrel of empty bottles were seized by Deputies Levesque, Maloney and Dobbins at 96 First Street, Auburn yesterday afternoon. 50 Years Ago: 1973 (Sun Journal photo) DECISIONS, DECISIONS, DECISIONS…It’s obvious that Billy Robichaud of 103 […]
Posted inDear Abby
Mother’s make own parents pay to see the grandkids
DEAR ABBY: I am the mother and stepmother of eight wonderful children. I love them all very much. The problem is my two oldest stepdaughters. Both are in their 20s with kids of their own. Unless their dad and I constantly give them money, we don’t get to see our grandkids. Anytime we refuse, we […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Hyaluronic acid improves joint pain, but isn’t recommended
DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend recommended hyaluronic acid for joint pain in my wrist and hand. I have been taking 180 mg once a day for a couple months now and have experienced notable success. I also feel that my neck pain and range of motion in my neck have improved. My question is, what […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: An energetic approach to responsibilities will keep you out of trouble.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Ripa, 53; Sting, 72; Annie Leibovitz, 74; Donna Karan, 75. Happy Birthday: Check due dates, investments and health conditions. It’s up to you to ensure everything is updated and working correctly. If you think outside the box, you’ll come up with brilliant ideas that will save you money and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family left reeling when dad is fired from his job
DEAR ABBY: My dad is the breadwinner in our family. A few years ago, he got fired for looking at “inappropriate” material at work. When he told us what happened, he described it as a raunchy comedy special. So, being a good son and thinking Dad was wrongfully terminated, I started calling law firms to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Use intelligence and change what you don’t like. Disconnect from manipulative individuals who try to take advantage of you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brie Larson, 34; Zach Galifianakis, 54; Esai Morales, 61; Julie Andrews, 88. Happy Birthday: Keep your circle small and your personal information a secret. Protect against injury, illness and temptation. Look inward and address issues that will encourage personal growth. Prioritize warding off drama, chaos and nonproductive situations with individuals […]