Read more about April 25, 1958, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Early Wednesday afternoon, the Ice was scheduled to leave Lake Auburn at almost any time, within the next few hours, a good stiff south wind being all that was needed. All around the shores the ice remained firm, but in the […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Long Marriage has crumbled to threats and bitterness
DEAR ABBY: I’d like some advice about a family situation that has been going on for the entire 34 years of my marriage. My husband is not kind to my now-grown sons. He gives me the silent treatment for weeks over small disagreements. My eldest son visited us for my 75th birthday and, after receiving […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Hemoglobin count drops after starting a course of Xarelto
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a history of polyps. I recently had nasal polyps removed, and a previous colonoscopy had also revealed polyps. I have been put on a blood thinner (Xarelto) and an aspirin. Since I started taking Xarelto and the aspirin, my hemoglobin level dropped over the course of four months. What is […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Self-improvement projects will bring the most satisfaction and the least amount of controversy.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Lee, 53; Renee Zellweger, 54; Hank Azaria, 59; Al Pacino, 83. Happy Birthday: Share your thoughts, formulate your goals for the year and balance your life with a mixture of hard work, exercise, healthy living and love. Push forward with gratitude; what you attract will complement your dreams, hopes […]
Posted inSun Spots
Bethel reader requests visual instructions to finish a chocheted lap blanket
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to say thank you for all the help you have provided me with in the past. I need your help once again. Before my sister passed away, she was teaching me to crochet. I have just finished making a lap blanket and am looking for someone to help me finish […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 24: ‘Marathon dance in Auburn is off’
Read more about April 24, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Local marathon dancers are doomed to be disappointed Tuesday night if they expect to dance on and on for hours and even days. No records will be smashed, at least in Auburn, inasmuch as the city authorities will allow no dancing […]
Posted inDear Abby
Sounds of verbal abuse echo outside the walls
DEAR ABBY: I live on the bottom floor of a duplex with my wife. My brother-in-law, his wife and their two sons, ages 4 and 2, are upstairs. Since the 2-year-old was born, he’s been very rambunctious and fussy. I consider my BIL a good parent overall, but for a while now, I hear him […]
Posted inDr. Roach
People who get COVID vaccine less likely to die from any cause
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you referred to a U.K. source that stated “all-cause mortality is very significantly reduced in people who have had the COVID vaccine, compared to unvaccinated people.” I wasn’t sure what you meant by all-cause? Does this mean any and all deaths, with or without COVID, for any reason, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: The time and effort you spend on loved ones and building a secure future will help you say no to tempting-but-costly offers.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katherine Webb, 34; David Boudia, 34; Kelly Clarkson, 41; Barbra Streisand, 81. Happy Birthday: It’s what you do that counts this year. Actions and transparency will pay off and encourage others to pitch in and help. Opportunities may not be easy to find, but dedication to what makes you feel […]
Posted inSun Spots
Volunteers sought for McLaughlin Garden & Homestead
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am seeking volunteers to help perform some tasks at the McLaughlin Garden & Homestead, a public nonprofit garden in South Paris. We are always seeking volunteers to help us while we are open from May through November. Our first volunteer block is our garden cleanup day April 27. The timeframe is […]