DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been a registered nurse for 55 years. I’m writing in about my 42-year-old son who recently suffered a focal seizure while driving. He has a history of neck pain, possibly caused by his history of skateboarding on pipes during his early teen years and drumming in a band. My daughter […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Pay attention to detail and finish what you start to avoid criticism.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, 48; Saffron Burrows, 51; Jeff Goldblum, 71; Christopher Lloyd, 85. Happy Birthday: Sensitivity will be an issue if you act in haste. Take your time, plan your actions and focus on self-improvement, and you’ll discover what you need in your life to achieve peace of mind and […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Thanksgiving venue change leads to family bickering
DEAR ABBY: For the last six years, my partner and I have hosted family Thanksgiving dinners. I always spend more time and energy than I have to make it beautiful and successful. This year, I have neither the budget nor a desire for the stress. I made it known early that we wouldn’t be hosting […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Waldoboro artist Laura McNelly to show her work at River Arts Gallery
Waldoboro fiber artist Laura McNelly plans to show her work in the River Room at River Arts Gallery, 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta, beginning Thursday, Oct. 25. McNelly, a former teacher and floral designer, was introduced to felting when she began volunteering at a local school and for a group of homeschoolers. She began her […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 21
100 Years Ago: 1923 Where did the alcohol in Henry Tarr’s fish house come from? Where did it go? Last Monday Mr. Tarr went to his fish house for his gear. An object under a quilt took his eye. At first he thought there was a corpse under the quilt but on snatching it away […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family tries to sideline spouse’s concerns for mil
DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law is a sweet retired teacher. She lives an active life volunteering at her local Boys and Girls Club and keeping up with her friends. The issue is, her mobility and her memory are in decline, and she and her family are in denial about it. She still drives and has recently […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Information will save you from making mistakes or missing out on something great.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blanca Suarez, 35; Glen Powell, 35; Matt Dallas, 41; Judge Judy Sheindlin, 81. Happy Birthday: Reach for what resonates with you, and distance yourself from pushy people who try to manipulate you emotionally. Focus on the changes that make you happy and go about your business behind the scenes, where […]
Posted inSun Spots
Female veterans to be honored at free luncheon in Rumford
DEAR SUN SPOTS: American Legion Post 24 at 184 Congress St. in Rumford will hold its 10th Annual Women Veterans Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 18. We are so proud of this milestone event. It begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. There will be a morning of activities and lunch will be provided about 12:30 p.m. […]
Posted inEncore
‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ set to kick off season at CLT
The musical comedy “The Drowsy Chaperone” will opening 84th season at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Community Little Theatre in Auburn.Hailed by New York Magazine as “The Perfect Broadway Musical,” and winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, “The Drowsy Chaperone” is a loving send-up of the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family walks on eggshells amid fertility struggles
DEAR ABBY: My son married a wonderful woman. Sadly, they are having great difficulty conceiving a baby. They have opted out of many conventional medical procedures because of their religious beliefs, for which I admire them. While their struggles persist, another close family member has recently had a baby. My daughter-in-law has chosen not to […]