DEAR DR. ROACH: Today was a real eye-opener for me. Two days ago, I visited my doctor, who prescribed vancomycin for a digestive problem I was having. Today I got a call from my usual big-chain pharmacy telling me my prescription was ready at a cost of $685 for a 10-day supply. I called my […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Nov. 1: ‘Slips out back door — returns in style to court’
Read more about Nov. 1, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 At Sabatis and Wood Streets, a large hole in the roadway has been formed by the repeated rains of the last month and is causing motorists and teams much trouble. Last week one horse stepped in the hole and caused the […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: A creative outlet or getting involved in something that concerns you will bring out your passion for making a difference.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Penn Badgley, 36; Natalia Tena, 38; Jenny McCarthy, 50; Anthony Kiedis, 60. Happy Birthday: Details and truth matter and will influence how well you get along with friends, relatives and peers. Don’t invite trouble by trying to force your opinion on others or letting others drag you in a direction […]
Posted inSun Spots
Card shower: Beloved Auburn teacher celebrating her 100th birthday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My mother, Dorothy Hoffman Hunter, is celebrating her 100th birthday Nov. 22. On Nov. 19, we will have a small family celebration to honor her. For 25 years she taught in the Auburn school system, with the last 20 at the East Auburn Community School. We thought it would be nice if […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘The Victorian Ladies’ Detective Collective’ to be staged at The Public Theatre
The Victorian Ladies Detective Collective, an entertaining murder mystery with a modern female sensibility, will be staged Nov. 4-13, at The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St. in Lewiston. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, Saturday, Nov. 5, Thursday, Nov. 10, Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12; with additional performances at […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Monmouth Community Playersto present ‘Clue The Musical’
Monmouth Community Players announces plan to present “Clue The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 and Nov. 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 5, 6 and 13 at the Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy St. in Auburn. The musical will be presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. Based on the […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Augusta Symphony Orchestra to kick off Nov. 6 at South Parish Congregational Church
The Augusta Symphony Orchestra plans to kick off the 2022-23 season with a fall concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. in Augusta. Musical selections for this concert include the Rosamunde Overture by Schubert, and Symphony No. 1 in C major by Bizet. The orchestra also will […]
Posted inDear Abby
Living options adjusted due to woman’s drinking
DEAR ABBY: My soon-to-be husband and I are moving back to our hometown in the months prior to our wedding. This is, in part, to make wedding organizing easier since we’re having it near home. We have other weddings to attend this season, and we need to reduce our living expenses while we save for […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Swallowing pills together is OK, unless meds shouldn’t interact
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have always wondered if it matters if you swallow a bunch of pills in one swallow or if it would be better to space them out. I take a bunch, like Eliquis, dicyclomine, gabapentin, etc. — B.A. ANSWER: With most pills, it’s OK to take them as a bunch together, if […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 31: ‘Purr-haps black cats have gotten a bum rap’
Read more about Oct. 31, 1972, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 The Lewiston-Auburn social season commenced Saturday afternoon with a big auction party at the New DeWitt Hotel given by Mrs. Dana S. Williams, Mrs. Harry Stetson and Mrs. Philip L. Pottle. Twenty-eight tables were set for the game in the […]