CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tyson Houseman, 33; Mia Farrow, 78; Joe Pesci, 80; Carole King, 81. Happy Birthday: Clear up unfinished business, declutter your life and dedicate your time to the people, activities and things that bring you joy. Reevaluate your lifestyle, how and where you live, and what you can do to make […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Wife holds veto power in couple’s major decisions
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 37 years. We have a fairly good marriage. However, when it comes to communication, there’s a lot of room for improvement. I would very much like to get a second dog. I’m home alone all day because I am on disability; I have few friends, […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 9: ‘Must build two schools in Lewiston’
Read more about Feb. 9, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The program for the Philharmonic Club this evening has been omitted because of so much illness among the members. 50 Years Ago: 1973 (from a Journal photo) Members of the Sophomore Class at Lewiston High School are making plans for a […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Burning hot flashes continue after stopping Eligard injections
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 63 and was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in 2020. I had my prostate removed. Unfortunately, they found that the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes. I have since had 35 treatments of radiation and also started hormone suppression treatments (Eligard). In April 2022, after extensive imaging tests, I […]
Posted inSun Spots
Recommendation offered for Medicare Advantage insurance coverages
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the person asking about vision and dental benefits (Feb. 7 Sun Spots), I suggest she call Wellcare and ask about its Advantage program. I have been with them for over four years and have great coverage, including the items she needs plus a CVS over-the-counter allowance every three months and a […]
Posted inDear Abby
Revealing of newborn’s name triggers emotional reaction
DEAR ABBY: I recently gave birth to our second child, a girl. Shortly afterward, my husband called his mother. She lives in a different state hours away and visits only once a year. When he told her the happy news and our little girl’s name, which we had kept a secret, she became very upset. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Calling for readers to write in on assisted living experiences
DEAR DR. ROACH: My nephew, 62, is a stroke victim. He resides in a board and care facility, bedridden and in diapers. There has been some cognitive damage, although he is able to speak coherently. The family pays $4,200 a month out-of-pocket for his care. There are three other patients at the home, only one […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 8: ‘Beatles arrive in U.S. for public appearances’
Read more about Feb. 8, 1964, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Lunn & Sweet employees are making big plans for their annual dance which is to be on Saturday night at Lewiston City Hall. This is their third annual barn dance and they are planning on a better time than ever. Maynard […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Doing the work will be self-satisfying and lead to bigger and brighter opportunities.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Quintessa Swindell, 26; Seth Green, 49; Mary Steenburgen, 70; Nick Nolte, 82. Happy Birthday: Keeping track of money matters is essential. Spending unnecessarily or letting someone take advantage of you financially will result in an emotional drama. Rigid rules are required to ward off poor judgment regarding shared expenses or […]
Posted inSun Spots
Rings found in Shaw’s parking lot and in old purse at Lisbon Recycling Center
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a man’s wedding band in the Shaw’s parking lot Feb. 3. Call me at 576-5910 if it might be yours. — Sandy, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a ring in the Lisbon Recycling Center in an old purse. It looks like an expensive ring and I hope you […]