DEAR ABBY: In response to “Ageless Lady in Washington” (Oct. 8), who sought a retort to people who ask her age, I had an aunt who refused to divulge her age. She would say to anyone inquiring, “I’ll excuse you for asking, if you’ll excuse me for not ANSWERING.” — JANE M. IN FLORIDA DEAR […]
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UMaine Farmington gallery to display artist’s sculptural work
Exhibition runs from Jan. 26 through March 10.
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Looking Back on Jan. 20: ‘ELHS issue tabled until budget time’
Read more about Jan. 20, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 An invitation to the “Y” Girls to a tobogganing party on Monday night has been received from Miss Ruth Healy. Any girl wishing to go is asked to leave her name at the Blue Triangle before Monday noon. The girls will […]
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Fiance must pick up pieces after relationship crumbles
DEAR ABBY: I am a 59-year-old man. My 50-year-old fiancee lives in a nice home, but after a 15-year loving relationship, she decided last week to be with someone else. She had recently lost a great deal of weight, bought a new car and started to do things I felt were not age-appropriate — although […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Explaining monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance
DEAR DR. ROACH: Would it be possible for you to explain my recent diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance (MGUS)? Apparently, 3% to 5% of the population over the age of 50 show this blood abnormality. My last M-Spike result was 0.2 g/dL. — A.M.P. ANSWER: By definition, MGUS has no symptoms, so many […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Protect your health and physical well-being. Don’t make a change to please someone. Take pride in how you present who you are, how you look and what you are willing to offer.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, 42; Skeet Ulrich, 53; Rainn Wilson, 57; David Lynch, 77. Happy Birthday: Distance yourself from troublemakers and bad influences. Keep things in perspective by concentrating on what you want to achieve. You have plenty to gain this year if you stay focused and intent on broadening your […]
Posted inSun Spots
CMP official, state consumer advocate respond to electric bill questions
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the letter about the increase in electricity bills (Jan. 18 Sun Spots), household electric bills have two parts: supply and delivery. All customers have options when choosing their energy supplier and their energy supply rate, which is the cost of generating electricity. Customers can choose the standard offer, a rate of […]
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Farmington university center to launch ‘Tidelines’ exhibit Jan. 26
Large paintings and prints are on display by North Carolina-based artist Katie St. Clair.
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No Guts, No Glory at Mixers tonight
Rock cover band No Guts No Glory will play at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking. Mixers is located at 136 Sabattus Rd., Sabattus.
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Looking Back on Jan. 19: ‘Selling liquor in Lewiston City Hall’
Read more about Jan. 19 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Never was snowshoeing so popular as it has been this winter. You catch the spirit of it right in the hearts of the city, at least Sunday mornings, for outgoing cars swarm with bright-eyed men and women in snow-shoeing regalia. Take […]