The public “betook themselves to the courthouse to hear one of the last, and most solemn, of the many scenes which the Switzerland road tragedy has afforded,” the Journal reported an hour later. “There they were, promptly on hand to hear the doom which the law should affix to the guilt it had already decided.”
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Adam Ezra to perform on Snow Pond’s Alumni Hall stage
The Adam Ezra Group will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Snow Pond’s Alumni Hall, 8 Goldenrod Lane in Sidney. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Working outside the confines of the traditional music industry, Ezra and his bandmates – Corinna Smith (fiddle), Alex Martin (drums), Poche Ponce (bass) — built a community […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 15: ‘Fall from apple tree results in death of Auburn resident’
Fall from apple tree results in death of Auburn resident 15 Oct 1923, Mon The Lewiston Daily Sun (Lewiston, Maine) Newspapers.com Click here to read more on this story from 1923 from our archives on Newspapers.com. Find our full archive of newspaper content at sunjournal.com/archives 100 Years Ago: 1922 Local radio stations report a radio […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: If you make a move because someone else does, it will set you back. Step up, say what you think and invest time,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dominic West, 53; Vanessa Marcil, 54; Emeril Lagasse, 63; Sarah Ferguson, 63. Happy Birthday: Settle in and get things done. Put together a plan, and eliminate what you no longer need in your life to make room for what you want to accomplish. You can make this a year to […]
Posted inDear Abby
Son turns away from family when girlfriend is shunned
DEAR ABBY: I’m writing because I need some guidance. My 21-year-old son, “Dennis,” is involved with a young woman he met in college. She is physically, verbally and emotionally abusive to him. Dennis is very intelligent — a straight-A student, to be exact. We gave Dennis the best life we possibly could. His dad and […]
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Schooner Fare is coming to Chocolate Church Arts Center
Schooner Fare plans to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Chocolate Church Performing Arts, 804 Washington St. in Bath. The band has won praise for captivating harmonies and winning stage presence. In addition to their numerous original songs on both contemporary and traditional themes, the band also writes and performs topical […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 14: ‘Fire destroys Baily Bros. grain mill at East Poland’
Fire destroys Baily Bros. grain mill at East Poland 14 Oct 1922, Sat The Lewiston Daily Sun (Lewiston, Maine) Newspapers.com Read more on this story from 1922 from our archives on Newspapers.com. Find our full archive of newspaper content at sunjournal.com/archives 100 Years Ago: 1922 Frank Bartlett has leased the store right next to his […]
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Recovering addict believes past has ruined the present
DEAR ABBY: I am in my 60s, single and childless. I was raised by parents who had issues, and I did not have a nurturing childhood. As a result, for decades I had a chaotic life and turned to alcohol and drugs to soothe my emotional pain. I have been drug-free and sober for many […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: You’ll have the freedom to use your skills to build a solid base for your plans. Self-improvement will lead to compliments, and romance is on the rise.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Usher, 44; Natalie Maines, 48; Lori Petty, 59; Ralph Lauren, 83. Happy Birthday: Learning, traveling, experiencing and living life to the fullest is a tall order, but it’s achievable if you are organized and have a purpose. Review what you’ve accomplished and tie up loose ends quickly so you concentrate […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Inhalation spray for COPD brings on severe dry mouth
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). I pretty much have it under control with medication, but I am still not able to do a whole lot, as I feel shortness of breath easily. But, that is not my main problem! I have a dry mouth from the […]