100 Years Ago: 1923 The annual dance given by the seniors of Winthrop high school will be held Friday evening at the town hall with music by Douglas’ Melody Men. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Motorists making use of the newest roadway in the Lewiston-Auburn – Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge – will have to keep on […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Pelvic organ prolapse can be remedied by training or surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been wearing a pessary since my youngest child was born 28 years ago. I’m grateful for it, since I’ve been able to continue backpacking, skiing, playing tennis, dancing, etc., without leakage! Anyway, now that I’m approaching 70, I’m realizing that removing and reinserting it may become an issue as my hands […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Putting the cart before the horse will leave you open to criticism.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seann William Scott, 47; Neve Campbell, 50; Gwen Stefani, 54; Chubby Checker, 82. Happy Birthday: Jump in and do your part this year, and you’ll make worthwhile connections. What you do for others will not be forgotten, and the rewards you receive will help you through dire times. Don’t let […]
Posted inDear Abby
Divorcee finds herself in a familiar situation
DEAR ABBY: I was divorced four years ago after a 27-year marriage. Unbeknownst to me, my ex-husband hadn’t paid taxes for 17 years. We were always pretty strapped as a couple and the parents of four. Money was a constant worry, and I foolishly let him handle it all. I am now on my own […]
Posted inSun Spots
Great Falls Railroad Club holding exTRAINaganza two weekends in November
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Great Falls Model Railroad Club’s annual exTRAINaganza will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18 and 19, and Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24, 25 and 26, at 144 Mill St. in Auburn. Model trains in various scales built by model train enthusiasts will be operating […]
Posted inEncore
Pair of comedy shows to be presented on Saturday
Host Patrick Neuguth brings headliner Ryan Gartley to the stage with feature sets by Matt Bedell and Benjamin Chadwick at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, at The Great Falls Comedy Club. And Nic Dufault will set the stage as host for Benjamin Chadwick and New York comedian Matt Dundas at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, […]
Posted inEncore
Author, historian to give talk about her book, ‘Escape from Bunker Hill’
A book talk by historian and author Dale Potter-Clark for her book, “Escape from Bunker Hill,” will feature the topic of the Underground Railroad at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, in the 2nd floor conference room at the Mechanic Falls Public Library. Potter-Clark’s interest in the Underground Railroad spiked several years ago when she […]
Posted inDear Abby
Mother’s make own parents pay to see the grandkids
DEAR ABBY: I am the mother and stepmother of eight wonderful children. I love them all very much. The problem is my two oldest stepdaughters. Both are in their 20s with kids of their own. Unless their dad and I constantly give them money, we don’t get to see our grandkids. Anytime we refuse, we […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 2
100 Years Ago: 1923 A copper still and coll, a barrel of mash, some beer, a little “moonshine” and a barrel of empty bottles were seized by Deputies Levesque, Maloney and Dobbins at 96 First Street, Auburn yesterday afternoon. 50 Years Ago: 1973 (Sun Journal photo) DECISIONS, DECISIONS, DECISIONS…It’s obvious that Billy Robichaud of 103 […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Hyaluronic acid improves joint pain, but isn’t recommended
DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend recommended hyaluronic acid for joint pain in my wrist and hand. I have been taking 180 mg once a day for a couple months now and have experienced notable success. I also feel that my neck pain and range of motion in my neck have improved. My question is, what […]