DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old woman in generally good health. A couple of weeks ago, I woke up with an awful pain in my hand. Then I noticed hard bumps on my knuckles. Shortly thereafter, I was diagnosed with a UTI. Just as my antibiotics were finished, I came down with some kind […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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Virgo: Learn from what transpires and differentiate between outdated, current and futuristic ideas.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Graham, 35; Rose McGowan, 51; Michael Keaton, 73; Claudette Colvin, 85. Happy Birthday: Slow down, smell the flowers, take a moment to relax and remember what life is about. It’s necessary to reduce excess, spend more time with loved ones and reassess what’s next. Change begins with you; ignoring […]
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Mother in-law’s tardy apology gets no response
DEAR ABBY: My son-in-law and I had words five years ago. Two years ago, I wrote him a letter of apology and told him it was always “family first.” My daughter confirmed he received the letter. They recently had their fourth child. We haven’t seen their first since he was 2 or the second since […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lewiston High School Class of 1958 announces gathering for members in October
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Class of 1958 is planning a gathering of classmates from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Each person will pay for his/her meal from a house specialty menu with six choices. We will send e-mails to those we have on file only. Members of the organizing […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 4
100 Years Ago: 1924 A bright little blue-eyed girl of six is looking for a home, according to information given out by the Lewiston police department. Authorities fear that the environment in which she is living is not proper. The police are anxious to hear from some family willing to adopt a child. 50 Years […]
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Man suddenly smitten with woman he’s known for years
DEAR ABBY: I have been around “Kendra” since she was 4. I am 59 and not married to her mother, although we are good friends. Kendra is 36 now and has an 8-year-old son. She lives with her boyfriend, who is the father. They are not married. We have a great relationship. For some reason, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Asymptomatic patient with lymphocytosis unlikely to die soon
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 71 years old. In 2021, lymphocytosis was found during my pre-op workup for breast cancer. I had a successful lumpectomy and radiation, and I am on a five-year course of anastrozole. After reviewing my prior complete blood counts, lymphocytosis was found leading back to 2018. It was thought to be due […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo:There is power in numbers, and participating in something you believe in will positively impact you and your stomping grounds.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Whitney Cummings, 42; Beyonce Knowles, 43; Wes Bentley, 46; Drew Pinsky, 66. Happy Birthday: Step back, observe what’s happening around you and prepare to proceed with thought, high energy and the intent to convert any negative energy that comes your way into something positive and worthwhile. Be the one to […]
Posted inSun Spots
Host for exchange student searching for soccer leagues for high school student
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know your readers will be able to help me with this question. I am hosting a high school-age exchange student for the school year and he just loves soccer. Unfortunately, his high school is unable to put him on its team as they have more than enough players already. Are there […]
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Songs From Here announces series of concerts
Songs From Here, a Maine-based initiative supporting locally written classical vocal music, announces its third season of performances featuring soprano Sarah Tuttle of Portland and pianist Bridget Convey of Hallowell in a series of six concerts in venues around Maine. Tuttle and Convey will be joined in performances by various local poets, who will offer […]