LA Arts reopens their doors to the public – at their new location – with a celebration from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting and toasts at 2 p.m. and will feature musical entertainment by local performers and refreshments. The exhibition, “REUSE • REPAIR • RECONSIDER,” by artist […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Bothersome transparent floater remains in the eye
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a transparent floater in one eye that stays in the same general area. I went to an optometrist who dilated and took retinal photos of that eye, and they saw nothing. They just told me if I started seeing “curtains, light flashes, changes” to return. Nothing different has occurred yet. […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: If you protect against loss and lies, you will save money, dignity and self-esteem.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 45; Chris Rock, 58; Garth Brooks, 61; James Spader, 63. Happy Birthday: Planning pays off this year. A regimented routine will help deter others from messing up your schedule or interfering with your goals. High energy, precision and paying attention to detail will help you mark your place […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 7: ‘Auburn ski jump is extended to 60 feet’
Read more about Feb. 7., 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The ski jump at Pettingill Park, Auburn, will be lengthened to allow for a 66 foot leap, stated Phillp LeBoutillier, Auburn Community Service Director Wednesday. The change is to be made for the three-day carnival, beginning on Washington’s birthday. The longest […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grandparents make little effort to see grandkids
DEAR ABBY: I’m 33 with a wonderful husband and amazing kids, ages 4 and 6. I have a close bond with my parents. We live in a city about 80 miles from them. It seems like we are always the ones to do the visiting, and I have to practically beg them to visit me […]
Posted inSun Spots
Information requested on dental, vision insurance for Medicare recipients
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone in Sun Spots Land who is on Medicare have dental and vision supplemental insurance? What’s your experience with it? How much does it cost and what all does it cover? I’m having to have a third crown replaced within six months; all part of the wear and tear of aging, […]
Posted inEncore
‘Love in Winter’ features submitted artwork
The work of 16 New England artists is currently on display in the exhibit, “Love in Winter,” through Saturday, March 25, at Cafe Nomad in Norway. An Artist Meet & Greet will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, with a snow date of Wednesday, Feb. 15. The show invited artists to […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Johnson Hall to host Samuel James
Johnson Hall will present Samuel James as part of its On the Road Series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Christ Church, 2 Dresden Ave. in Gardiner. An award-winning songwriter, one of the world’s most innovative guitar players, and a Moth Mainstage storyteller, James brings all of this to his stage show. A live […]
Posted inDear Abby
Dad must endure entitled teen’s frequent tantrums
DEAR ABBY: I’m writing on behalf of my partner of more than 10 years. He has three daughters ages 23, 20 and 16. While he’s close to two of them, his youngest distances herself when she doesn’t get what she wants or disagrees with his point of view on something. Eight months ago, she stopped […]
Posted inDr. Roach
NAC supplement can help curb cravings to smoke
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’d like to have your thoughts on what value the NAC supplement may have for reducing cravings for marijuana or nicotine? I’m 73 and have been smoking marijuana daily since I was 21. Now I’m quitting for health reasons. I’ve been taking 1,000 mg of NAC every morning, as I’ve read it […]