DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like your thoughts as to the danger that high levels of radon gas pose to owners and residents of a first-floor condominium. We reside in a condo located on a golf course in Naples, Florida. As a result of my work as a realtor, the sale of homes and condos […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Remembrance Tribute for Vietnam War and Vietnam-era veterans March 28
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Marine Corps League Central Maine Detachment 810 and the L&A Veterans Council will host a Remembrance Tribute to Vietnam War/Vietnam-era veterans on Tuesday, March 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This will be held at the Lewiston Armory on 65 Central Ave. in Lewiston. The public is invited to join us […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 14: ‘Maine state banks will continue under restrictions today’
Read more about March 14, 1933, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Lewiston-Auburn Y. W. H A. held an unusually interesting meeting on Sunday in Forester’s Hall. Sixteen new members were admitted to the association. The greater part of the evening was devoted to completing plans for the minstrel show to be held on […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Salt substition can provide benefits to people at any risk level
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you said that using salt substitutes can reduce blood pressure and that, across a population, this would result in far fewer heart attacks and strokes. While lowering blood pressure would have that effect, my understanding is that there is no significant research showing benefits from lowering salt intake […]
Posted inDear Abby
Coming-out creates tension between longtime friends
DEAR ABBY: A dear friend, “Lorraine,” contacted me because her daughter “Gabby” came out to her as bisexual and Lorraine knew I had experience with “this type of thing.” My daughter is bisexual. Lorraine was repulsed by her daughter’s revelation and upset that Gabby expected her to be supportive and wear pride stickers, etc. My […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Your ability to connect with people and show them a good time will pay off and encourage you to challenge anyone who tries to stand in your way.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Betsy Brandt, 50; Megan Follows, 55; Billy Crystal, 75; Quincy Jones, 90. Happy Birthday: Slow down, seize the moment, enjoy what life offers and do whatever it takes to not waste your energy on trivial matters and emotional arguments. Trust your intuition and promote your creative ideas. Expand your mind […]
Posted inSun Spots
Le Messager newspaper served the Franco American community in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For those of us of an older generation, years ago Lewiston had a weekly French newspaper called Le Messager.My mom loved it and subscribed. While attending Catholic schools in Lewiston, half of the day our lessons were in French. Having always been a newspaper lover, I read Le Messager for the practice […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Reverie Road plans Opera House at Boothbay Harbor concert
Reverie Road plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. Delivering the driving lilt and lift of Irish music, Reverie Road features Winifred Horan, and Katie Grennan, John Williams and Utsav Lal in a newly combined unforgettable concert experience. From studio […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Scott Moreau plans Johnny Cash Tribute in Bath
Scott Moreau (Johnny Cash Tribute) event is planned for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in the Annex of Chocolate Church Art Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. He has traveled the world performing as Johnny Cash for nearly a decade. In 2012, he wrote an original show, “Walkin’ The Line” based on interviews, anecdotes, and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend texts exes on special occasions
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together six years. We are both divorced. We plan on being married in six months. He’s a perfect partner except for one thing. Every holiday, he jumps out of bed in the morning and takes his phone with him into the bathroom. There he texts his ex-wife […]