Read more about March 13, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Miss Ethel Hinton, formerly of Sanford, gave two readings from the Bamberger store broadcasting radio station in Newark, N. J. this week. It was picked up by many local radio fans, who sent messages of congratulations and heard them acknowledged by […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend texts exes on special occasions
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together six years. We are both divorced. We plan on being married in six months. He’s a perfect partner except for one thing. Every holiday, he jumps out of bed in the morning and takes his phone with him into the bathroom. There he texts his ex-wife […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Reworking your plans to entice someone who can offer something you need will be worthwhile.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adam Clayton, 63; Dana Delany, 67; William H. Macy, 73; Neil Sedaka, 84. Happy Birthday: Make every move count this year. Be realistic, plan and prepare diligently and distance yourself from impossible situations that will hold you back. Evaluate your financial situation and implement changes geared toward safe investments, saving […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Cipro prescription is no longer the first-line treatment for UTIs
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with a UTI on my yearly physical urinalysis, but had no symptoms. I was prescribed Cipro. The five pages of warnings attached to the prescription scared me! So, I checked the FDA and Mayo Clinic websites. Both said that the “risks outweigh benefits” and it “should not be first […]
Posted inSun Spots
Readfield church hosting Cabin Fever Game Day this month in Kents Hill
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The folks at Readfield United Methodist Church on Route 17 in Kents Hill are looking to brighten up the month of March by holding a Cabin Fever Game Day on Saturday, March 25, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. We will have an assortment of traditional games available and invite people to bring […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Johnson Hall Stand Up Comedy Series event set
Johnson Hall Stand Up Comedy Series hosted by Mark Turcotte. is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at The Blind Pig Next Level, 11 Mechanic St. in Gardiner. This performance is for ages 21 & up. Johnson Hall’s Stand Up Comedy Series, hosted by Mark Turcotte, presents an evening of hilarious stand-up comedy. Those […]
Posted inDear Abby
Silent treatment replaces friendship after 40 years
DEAR ABBY: I have been friends with a woman I’ll call “Blanche” for 40 years. We used to work together, and we supported each other during our divorces and other life problems. We lost touch for a time, then reconnected. I kept in touch with her for years through email at her work. We both […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Don’t take a risk that can jeopardize your reputation or something you want to pursue.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jaimie Alexander, 39; Aaron Eckhart, 55; Courtney B. Vance, 63; Liza Minnelli, 77. Happy Birthday: You are in a better position than anticipated. Mixing and mingling will help you take advantage of what’s heading your way. Don’t be afraid to speak up, share your intentions and make demands if necessary. […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 11: ‘No room for loafers on city welfare’
Read more about March 11, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Dr. Clifton D. Gray, president of Bates College spoke on Maine at the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Friday giving substantially the address which he gave to the Maine club of New York, several weeks ago. The address created a distinct impression upon the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friend uses charitable gifts to fund extravagant lifestyle
DEAR ABBY: My friend’s house was severely damaged in a hurricane and she lost a lot of the contents. Mind you, she was one of the lucky ones. Others in her community lost everything. One of her friends started a GoFundMe account to help with repair costs, and it is now up to thousands of […]