100 Years Ago: 1925 Within three or four days the new ski tower in Pettengill Park, Auburn, will be completed, work having progressed rapidly under the direction of Building Inspector Briggs. It won’t be long now before the youngsters are enjoying this exhilarating sport. 50 Years Ago: 1975 The new year 1975 was welcomed by […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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ArtsFarmington plans to screen ‘The Gold Rush’ Feb. 1
Doug Protsik plans to lend his “Old Time Piano” masterfulness to the Charlie Chaplin’s silent film.
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Ozempic dosage can be increased if/when a plateau is reached
DEAR DR. ROACH: After about 10 months of being on Ozempic and working my way up to a 1-mg dose, I lost 40 pounds effortlessly. Sugar cravings disappeared as if by magic. I then noticed myself drifting backward and craving sweets again. My doctor increased my dose to 1.7 mg of Wegovy instead of 2 […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Be an attentive observer and learn all you can by noting how those you respect operate amongst their peers.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey McIntyre, 52; Val Kilmer, 65; Bebe Neuwirth, 66; Anthony Hopkins, 87. Happy Birthday: It’s okay to do things your way. It will make your life easier and encourage you to trust and believe in yourself. Stretch your imagination and take an innovative approach to your lifestyle and how you […]
Posted inDear Abby
Good electrician energized by harassment of client
DEAR ABBY: I am a widow of two decades who has raised a family in an old historic home in a small island town. In the course of renovating and maintaining the home, a father-and-son electrician team have been like family. During the past year or so, the dad, who is in his late 70s […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 31
100 Years Ago: 1924 The flannel shops have kept up a fair race and personnel. This is true at the M. C. Stone & Son Company in Lewiston, whose expansion is now in order. New Year’s will find this shop in the Lewiston Journal block, doing an increasing business. Production is to be doubled, with […]
Posted inSun Spots
Boy Scouts picking up discarded Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn this weekend
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the 13th year, Boy Scout Troop 121 will pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. For a minimum donation of $5, the Scouts will pick up Christmas trees on Saturday, Jan. 4, and […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Understanding the mechanisms behind a nuclear stress test
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a comment about your recent column on nuclear stress tests. As an 87-year-old person who has experienced atrial fibrillation and a mild stroke, I have had two nuclear stress tests done. In both cases, I told the supervising nurse that I wanted to go the max limits they would allow. […]
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Taurus: It’s time to broaden your awareness and consider what’s possible.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Dushku, 44; Tyrese Gibson, 46; Laila Ali, 47; Meredith Vieira, 71. Happy Birthday: Plan, and you won’t be disappointed. Map out your course, choose your objectives and head in a direction that will satisfy your soul. Discipline and hard work will pay off, so don’t let laziness or the […]
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Grandparent wants a deeper relationship with trans teen
DEAR ABBY: I was recently informed that my teenage granddaughter is identifying as a boy. She has a male name she prefers and wants people to refer to her using he/him pronouns. Her parents are supportive, to a point. Her mother uses her preferred name and pronouns. Her father supports her using this name and […]