James M. “Jim” Lowell turned up in the 1910 Census, living alone in Greene, a small town outside Lewiston where he had resided for a time as a younger man. In the census, he called himself a widowed farmer, 69 years old. By 1911, Lowell was admitted to the National Soldiers’ Home in Togus, which […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Elderly pair’s connection ruffles feathers for some
DEAR ABBY: Two and a half years ago we lost my dad, who was 94. He and Mom had been married 72 years. She entered assisted living right before COVID — with all its difficulties — set in. We made it through that, we’re all vaccinated now and her facility has opened back up. Mom […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 3: ‘Crowded classes menace in Maine, Grangers told’
Read more about Dec. 3, 1947, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 The W. T. Grant Co’s store, which has been undergoing extensive repairs for several months, will be closed Saturday until Dec. 9, for rearrangements of fixtures and goods for a reopening. 50 Years Ago: 1972 (from a Dec 1 Journal photo) […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Scour the negatives and positives before you take on or disregard a proposal. Move forward alone if you want to avoid interference. Moderation is encouraged.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Seyfried, 37; Bruno Campos, 49; Holly Marie Combs, 49; Julianne Moore, 62. Happy Birthday: Your home is your refuge and needs to be cared for properly if you want it to provide you with the means to fulfill your dreams. Turn this year into one filled with goals that […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘The Nutcracker’ to be staged at Waterville Opera House
“The Nutcracker” by Bossov Ballet Theatre will be staged Dec. 9-11 at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Performance times are set for 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11. Let the holidays begin by joining the mysterious journey of Marie to the Land of […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman accosted after church for saying things she didn’t
DEAR ABBY: A friend, “Marie,” approached me in the parking lot after church, raising her voice, flailing her arms and saying three people had told her that I told them to stay away from her and her husband. I told Marie it wasn’t true, and she and her husband were my friends. She reiterated that […]
Posted inDr. Roach
AREDS vitamins do not have any effect on glaucoma —
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old male in good health who was told this week that my eyes have shown the beginning of glaucoma. There is no change in my 20/20 vision yet. In 2014, I had cataract surgery in both eyes. Is there any evidence that AREDS 2 vitamins (special eye vitamins) will […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 2: ‘Poll pans bingo hall’
Read more about Dec. 2, 1997, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 A Webb’s Mills correspondent writes that Mrs. Arthur Tripp was surprised while preparing a chicken for Thanksgiving to find two hearts in it. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Miss Marcia Baxter, youth director of the Lewiston-Auburn Young Women’s Christian Association will conduct […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Pick up the slack, take care of business and make room for something you deem meaningful. A positive attitude will help you turn what you love to do into a lucrative pastime.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aaron Rodgers, 39; Britney Spears, 41; Monica Seles, 49; Rena Sofer, 54. Happy Birthday: Keep your facts straight. Don’t let your plans overwhelm you or your desires lead you astray. Look at what’s possible and take a simple and direct approach to get you to your destination without question or […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Norway library featuring exhibit by outdoors painter through Jan. 2
Norway Memorial Library is exhibiting “Common Work and Common Places: Works in Watercolor and Encaustic” by artist Betsey Foster through Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at 258 Main St. Foster began painting after a career in science and journalism. Her two main art subjects are the outdoors and people working at “honest labor,” according to a […]