DEAR DR. ROACH: I will be undergoing a thyroidectomy to reduce the chances of thyroid cancer, given my family history, a CHEK2 mutation and ongoing thyroid nodule growth. My concern is that I had an ECG for pre-op purposes and received results that stated I had low voltage on the extremity leads. Otherwise, I have […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Colleague notes what is really going on at work
DEAR ABBY: A guy at work, “Leon,” is my age, very friendly and down-to-earth. When we’ve worked together, we have had great conversations, and he has told me a lot about his girlfriend who he’s been with for years. I feel guilty knowing this because Leon is having an affair with a girl here at […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on May 31
100 Years Ago 1923 When several young men residing in the vicinity of Thorne’s Corner detected an unpleasant odor, a few days ago, they started out to discover the source. They literally followed their noses, and the search led them to a shed in the unoccupied buildings owned by Henry Spaulding, where, on the floor, […]
Posted inSun Spots
Woman’s Literary Union hosting Maine Crafts Fair to support mansion upkeep
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union is hosting a Maine Crafts Fair on Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St., in Auburn. Items will include homemade jewelry, cat toys, American Girl clothes, yarn, baked goods and more from several vendors. Come support the WLU and […]
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Bridesmaid’s pregnancy adds new stress to wedding plans
DEAR ABBY: I got engaged five months ago, and my wedding date is seven months from now. My soon-to-be sister-in-law and bridesmaid has just announced she’s pregnant with her second child and due a week after our wedding. I have conflicting emotions. While I’m happy for her family to grow, I can’t help but worry […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Eliminating unhealthy foods based on cholesterol level
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I have been watching our fat intake, and we have eliminated almost all red meat and processed foods from our diet. We do eat a lot of fish (salmon primarily) and boneless/skinless chicken. I am, at times, confused about the information on nutrition facts labels. As an example, the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Heading down a path with few guidelines will confuse you. Engage in events that encourage you to connect with people who can offer advice.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Winget, 38; Rory Bushfield, 40; Idina Menzel, 52; Wynonna Judd, 59. Happy Birthday: Stick to your plan and refuse to let anyone interfere. Your hard work will pay off and enhance your experience and ability to learn something that gives you a competitive edge this year. Spend more time […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on May 30
100 Years Ago: 1923 Scores today joined in the search for the body of a California man, believed to have been drowned from a canoe in Moosehead Lake last Monday morning. Shaw registered at a local hotel a week ago yesterday and gave his residence as Riverside, Calif., although it is understood that he worked […]
Posted inSun Spots
Montello Manor resident in search of piano
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I live at Montello Manor and we are very much in need of a piano. The one we have is so old that it can no longer be tuned and sounds quite bad! My hope and wish is that someone in Sun Spots Land has a piano in good condition that they […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius:
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Riley Keough, 34; Melanie Brown, 48; Rupert Everett, 64; Annette Bening, 65. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative to finish what you start this year. How you approach life, love and happiness will make a statement about who you are and what you want. Transparency will make it difficult for anyone […]