DEAR DR. ROACH: My left elbow has been bothering me for eight years. When I bump it, there is a terrible pain, like an electric shock. The pain only lasts for about 10 seconds; however, it happens all the time. Even if I am wearing a heavy winter coat, the slightest bump disables me for […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Woman’s living arrangement leaves her feeling trapped
DEAR ABBY: I live with my longtime boyfriend, “George,” and his 88-year-old father, “Frank.” Frank is not your average 88-year-old. He does almost everything anyone in their 60s would do. However, he’s used to us having dinner for him at the same time every night because he’s very regimented about everything. Frank gets everything taken […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 3: ‘Arrest of R.I. veteran at gunpoint clears up mystery of Lewiston breaks’
Read more about March 3, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The employees of the R. P. Hazzard Shoe company, in Gardiner, particularly those who live too far away to permit them returning home for dinner, are soon to have the privilege of securing their lunches under the same roof where they […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Don’t let what others do disrupt your plans. Implement what you want to happen and let others fend for themselves.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Biel, 41; Julie Bowen, 53; Tone Loc, 57; Jackie Joyner-Kersee, 61. Happy Birthday: Keep your life simple, your words truthful and your pursuits doable, and you will discover the path to victory. Life is about doing what’s right and best for you. Your happiness is attached to your actions […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Limit your spending, but increase your hands-on effort to ensure everything goes according to plan.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bryce Dallas Howard, 42; Method Man, 52; Daniel Craig, 55; Jon Bon Jovi, 61. Happy Birthday: Address and resolve emotional issues, clear a path to freedom and channel your energy into what matters most. Recognize your purpose, put yourself first and knock on doors that offer hope and help. Make […]
Posted inSun Spots
Recipes offered for carrot cake, homemade dog food and dog biscuits
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last spring there was a carrot cake recipe in the column. I made it and it was perfect. Unfortunately, I lost the recipe. Can we have it again? — Joni, no town ANSWER: This is a good recipe. I have just dusted it with confectioners sugar after it is cool or you […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
3 River Comics Comedy shows planned
The River Comics Comedy Productions plans to host three stand-up comedy shows this week. The Colisee Club, Craft Brew Underground, and Obscura Café and Drinkery are the spots this Friday and Saturday to get a dose of comic relief. On Friday, March 3, Ian MacDonald brings comedians Zach Valencia and Ish Gupta, and one of […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Limit your spending, but increase your hands-on effort to ensure everything goes according to plan.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bryce Dallas Howard, 42; Method Man, 52; Daniel Craig, 55; Jon Bon Jovi, 61. Happy Birthday: Address and resolve emotional issues, clear a path to freedom and channel your energy into what matters most. Recognize your purpose, put yourself first and knock on doors that offer hope and help. Make […]
Posted inDear Abby
Sister-in-law miffed when she’s left out of wedding
DEAR ABBY: My brother-in-law and his fiancee, “Shana,” have been dating for five years. They have a beautiful son and have a date set for their wedding. I have been with my husband for four years, and married for about a year. We did not have a grand wedding celebration, just a simple city-hall ceremony […]
Posted inDr. Roach
The only way to reverse Type 2 diabetes is to get control of it
DEAR DR. ROACH: Any suggestions on how to reverse Type 2 diabetes? — C.B. ANSWER: Strictly speaking, once you have diabetes, you always have diabetes, as the diagnosis is considered “stable,” or lifelong. However, many people can get diabetes under control without medications so that the blood sugar is always in the normal range, which […]