DEAR DR ROACH: Would you please clarify what it means to be immunocompromised? Is it the same as having an immune disorder? If a person has an autoimmune disorder, are they considered immunocompromised, or would they have an exceptionally robust immune system? As people age, their immune systems weaken. Would an autoimmune disease become less […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Don’t reveal too much information to friends and family before you figure out what’s best for you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Phelps, 38; Monica Potter, 52; Mike Tyson, 57; David Alan Grier, 68. Happy Birthday: Be a leader, not a follower. Pay more attention to what you know and do well instead of letting others step in and take over. Express your needs and desires and clear up any misunderstandings […]
advertisement
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 30
100 Years Ago: 1923 Poland Spring is entertaining Vice President and Mrs. Calvin M. Coolidge, and governors of the New England states today. Accompanied by their immediate families, they arrived very quietly, each little group from its respective capital. The spotlight of publicity always lays upon those in political high places — it followed these […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman struggles to find purpose in life
DEAR ABBY: I am a 29-year-old housewife with a loving husband, a caring mother and equally supportive in-laws. I’m writing because I feel useless. I don’t even have a hobby I’m good at. Although I like to play music, draw and play with cats, I don’t think I’m good at any of them, despite others […]
Posted inEncore
Award-winning Maine author to hold book signing for his latest book
Award-winning Maine author Paul Doiron returns for an author presentation and book signing to celebrate the hotly-anticipated next installment in the Mike Bowditch Mystery series, “Dead Man’s Wake” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, at DDG Booksellers in Farmington. Full of captivating suspense, “Dead Man’s Wake” offers an immersive Maine reading experience to seasoned […]
Posted inEncore
Norway church to host art exhibit
An art exhibit and sale will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 7, and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, in the concert hall of the The First Universalist Church of Norway. The event will feature nine local artists and a wide variety of artistic media. A special highlight of the […]
Posted inEncore
Maine Jazz Camp concerts to be held at UMF
A series of evening concerts by Jazz Camp faculty and students will be presented during Maine Jazz Camp at 8 p.m. from July 9-13, in the Emery Performance Space on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Since 1979 the Maine Jazz Camp has been introducing jazz to student musicians from all over […]
Posted inEncore
Basilica Summer Concert Series celebrates 85th anniversary of Casavant organ
Performances at the Basilica in Lewiston are free and open to the public
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 29
100 Years Ago: 1923 O. A. Gagnon, formerly of Lewiston, was ordained a bishop In Sherbrooke, Que.. Friday morning. His diocese will be at Ostica, near Sherbrooke. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Fire Chief Ralph Adams warned store owners today that he and Auburn police detectives will make routine checks in the near future to ensure that […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Participate in events that offer insight into how to navigate what’s trending.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Camila Mendes, 29; Nicole Scherzinger, 45; Melora Hardin, 56; Gary Busey, 79. Happy Birthday: Live and learn. Practice what you preach, and be true to yourself and honest with others. Focus on discipline, accomplishment and adjusting to your circumstances this year. Rely on your experience and the connections you nurture; […]