DEAR ABBY: My husband is 6 feet, 6 inches tall. My 19-year-old son is taller, at 6 feet, 7 inches. They loathe being asked how tall they are. There are times when they are proud of their height and others when they have felt self-conscious because it can be uncomfortable to “tower” over others. Often, […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Some meds can have dangerous interactions with grapefruit
DEAR DR. ROACH: Some prescription medications have a warning that they may have an interaction or reaction to grapefruit. Is it dangerous to continue to eat grapefruit even if you’re on these meds, or is that an overreaction of some kind? I love grapefruit, and it’s really hard to give it up. — D.K. ANSWER: […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Think matters through, precisely execute what you want to achieve and pull in experts to ensure things get done right the first time.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Aldean, 46; Ali Larter, 47; Eric Lindros, 50; Pat Monahan, 54. Happy Birthday: Take pride in what you do for others, and you will be offered the same courtesy in return. Step outside your comfort zone if it will help you bring about positive change. Charm and hands-on help […]
Posted inSun Spots
Mexico church hosting traditional New England boiled dinner Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A public supper will be served at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the Green Church); 163 Main St. The meal will be a traditional New England boiled dinner with ham, turnip, cabbage, carrots, onions, red potatoes and biscuits, with pies for dessert. The price is $12 […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Lewiston, Auburn club to hold train show April 29
The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, at Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Maine Mountain Chamber Music concert set for Nordica Auditorium
ArtsFarmington plans to presents a Maine Mountain Chamber Music Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Nordica Auditorium, in Merrill Hall on Academy Street in Farmington. Performers Yuri Funahashi (piano), Laurie Kennedy (viola) with guest artists Gianluca Pane (violin) and Elena Ariza (cello) will perform the music of Beethoven, Nadia Boulanger, and Astor Piazzolla. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Taking zinc as a daily supplement won’t change loss of hair
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am having trouble finding a reliable recommendation for the daily supplement zinc. I purchased 50-mg pills, but I think this may be too much. I am 74 and female, and I would like to include zinc in my daily supplements, as my hair has begun thinning quite a bit, straight down […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Pick and choose what you are willing to do and refuse to let anyone put you in an uncomfortable position.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Groban, 42; Nikki Amuka-Bird, 47; Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, 52; Donal Logue, 57. Happy Birthday: You’ll be met with some opposition. Don’t let anger make matters worse. Step back, assess your situations and options, take your time and choose reason over desire. Your success depends on intelligence, preparation and simplicity. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband keeps whole world updated on spouse’s health
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married more than 30 years. In the last five, I have had so many doctor appointments, medical procedures and surgeries that I have lost count. My husband thinks it is perfectly fine to tell family, friends and strangers about my medical conditions, tests and surgeries. I asked […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 27: ‘Check report of mysterious flying object’
Read more about Feb. 27, 1973, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The third and last entertainment under the auspices of the American Legion will take place Tuesday evening at the Opera house. Robert A. Burden will be the entertainer and in a varied program of readings will amuse his audience as reports […]