Read more about Feb. 24, 1973, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 So many camera fans have been seen taking pictures during the Auburn carnival that the winter sports committee announced it will present certificates to the three best pictures in a contest to be held next week. Photos must bear some relation […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Topical steroid best for treatment of oral lichen planus
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there anything I can do to relieve the pain and suffering from oral lichen planus? — Anon. ANSWER: Nobody knows what causes lichen planus, an uncommon (less than 1% of people) skin condition that may also affect the mouth or vagina. It most often occurs during the ages of 30 to […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Stepmother feels slighted by teens Birthday episode
DEAR ABBY: I am a first-generation Mexican American who married into a Caucasian blended family. My husband, my stepdaughter, “Lisa,” and her mother and stepfather make up a beautiful unit. I have no children. Although my family initially ruffled at my interracial marriage, they got with the program –so much so that we invited Lisa […]
Posted inSun Spots
Thanks to those who paid for groceries and shoveled church walkway
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a feel-good story: Last Friday morning, I was at Hannaford in Auburn standing at a checkout line. A woman approached me and said, “If you come over to lane 5, I will take care of you.” She was wearing a coat so I knew she was not a cashier, but […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
UMF Visiting Writer series to feature author Jessica Anthony March 2
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series plans to present award-winning fiction writer Jessica Anthony as the program’s fifth reader of the season. Anthony will read from her work at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center on South Street. The reading is free […]
Posted inDr. Roach
MESA calculator helps in outlining risk of heart disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: As a 73-year-old woman, I had a coronary calcium scan done when my new primary care physician wanted to start me on a statin. He discouraged me from having the scan done, saying it wouldn’t change his recommendation. I had tried three statins when I was in my 50s, and all of […]
Posted inDear Abby
Divorced couple’s finances have changed since parting
DEAR ABBY: I divorced my husband of 12 years. We were together for 16. We had a 4-year-old at the time we separated. To avoid possible loss of the 401(k) or to have to pay him alimony, I didn’t ask him for child support. I knew he wasn’t able to afford it at the time. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Take a unique path that offers a financial advantage, future opportunities and people you can rely on for support and contributions.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emilia Jones, 21; Dakota Fanning, 29; Kristin Davis, 58; Patricia Richardson, 72. Happy Birthday: Ease into the changes you make this year, and you’ll be pleased with the results. Keep an open mind, but don’t let anyone take over or cause you to act hastily. Handle matters yourself to avoid […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 23: ‘Newsboys on a holiday’
Read more about Feb. 23, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 It looked today as tho the Auburn Carnival folks had a “drag” with the weather. The opening day of the Auburn Winter Carnival was perfect in both weather and entertaining qualities. The morning and afternoon snow races and jumps went off […]
Posted inSun Spots
List of dog-friendly parks, beaches and hiking trails requested for central Maine
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a list of dog-friendly beaches, parks and hiking trails for central Maine? It would be great to have this information on hand. — No name, no town ANSWER: I don’t know of an actual list but dogs are welcome on all Maine state park beaches, provided they are leashed, from […]