Read more about Feb. 14, 1968, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Valentine Social which was to have been given by the Cumjoyn class of the High St. M. E. Church this evening has been indefinitely postponed. 50 Years Ago: 1973 The youngsters who attend the Jewish Community Center Nursery School found […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Octogenarian aims to make first date a Memorable one
DEAR ABBY: I am an 80-year-old senior man who has met, texted daily and called an 80-year-old woman for the last six weeks. We both look and think young for our ages as well. We plan to have our first date on a Valentine’s Day theme. It’s awkward not knowing what to do when we […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Aries: A joint venture will offer greater opportunities than you anticipate, helping with cash flow and long-term effects.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Danai Gurira, 45; Simon Pegg, 53; Meg Tilly, 63; Terry Gross, 72. Happy Birthday: Be aware of the changes around you. You’ll figure out how to turn a negative into a positive. It’s up to you to create opportunities and take responsibility for your happiness. Be open about your plans […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Alzheimer’s meds might cause a dark discoloration in stools
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife is 78 and has had Alzheimer’s disease since 2011. Her meds are 5 mg of escitalopram daily, 10 mg of memantine daily, and 25 mg of quetiapine daily. Could this be the reason she has had almost black bowel movements for the past five months? She doesn’t have control over […]
Posted inSun Spots
There are several resources for finding Somali recipes and cooking ingredients
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Feb. 8, there was a story in the Sun Journal about students at McMahon Elementary School sampling Bariis Iskukaris rice, a Somali dish including rice cooked in stock with multiple spices and raisins. It sounds delicious and I would love to have that recipe.Over 20 years ago, new Somali residents put […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Jessica Vosk plans Portland show
Jessica Vosk will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland. The show is called “My Golden Age,” and it’s under the musical direction of Mary-Mitchell Campbell. Those who attend will hear songs by Broadway stalwarts Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Judy Garland, Bette Midler and several other legends. […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 13: ‘Fire destroys two blocks at Rumford with $23,000 loss’
Read more about Feb. 13, 1933, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Many local automobile drivers are trying their luck with the new winter automobile equipment which consists of a tractor drive and sled runners. It is said that one well-known local doctor has an order in for one of these winter cars. 50 […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman really makes herself at home when family travels
DEAR ABBY: Whenever my husband, kids and I go away, my mother-in-law insists on staying at our house. She then rearranges the rooms in my house, moving things to where she thinks they should be. She also manages to leave behind her toiletries in the bathroom. More than once she has thrown a party for […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Don’t let anger kick in when your energy needs positive direction to achieve your desired results.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mena Suvari, 44; Kelly Hu, 55; Peter Gabriel, 73; Stockard Channing, 79. Happy Birthday: If you look for unique solutions to existing problems, you’ll clear the way to answers and get the results you want. Make changes you feel passionate about and strive for a better future. Channel energy and […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Men with factor V Leiden can still receive testosterone therapy
DEAR DR ROACH: I have Factor V Leiden, but I have been wanting to do testosterone replacement therapy. I have heard that testosterone causes blood clots. Obviously, with FVL, that would be a huge deal for me. Is this true? Does it cause clots? Or is it safe for me to do? — R.C. ANSWER: […]