CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Liam Hemsworth, 33; Orlando Bloom, 46; Patrick Dempsey, 57; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 62. Happy Birthday: Control will ease stress. If inconsistency takes over, replace your plans with something that offers stability. Situations change. You’ll fall behind if you don’t adjust to fit in with the times. Being organized will help you […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Woman wants her abusive mother-in-law kept away
DEAR ABBY: I used to have a great relationship with my mother-in-law. I considered her one of my best friends, until her severe drug and alcohol abuse began to ruin her life. Her mental health issues came out in full force, and her lashing out reached a peak shortly before I married her son. After […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Zinc supplements don’t show much benefit for prostate issues
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am taking terazosin and finasteride for my enlarged prostate. A friend has suggested taking zinc supplements and eating pumpkin seeds for additional zinc intake. Is there any proof that taking additional zinc will reduce the size of the prostate? — K.O. ANSWER: There are some theoretical reasons, based on animal studies […]
Posted inSun Spots
Gas Light Park in Lewiston is accessible to pedestrians but not vehicles
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding vehicle access to Gas Light Park (Jan. 11 Sun Spots), the park was restricted beginning in the summer of 2022. Pedestrian access has never been restricted, and vehicle parking is available in the small parking lot across from the park at Locust and Lincoln streets. The park has been subjected to […]
Posted inEncore
LA Arts celebrates new gallery with exhibition
Celebrating the opening of its new location and gallery space, LA Arts will host an exhibition by Maine artist Lesia Sochor, titled “REUSE • REPAIR • RECONSIDER.” The exhibition, which explores the concept of repair using the image of ripped jeans as a metaphor, will open Tuesday, Jan. 17, and run through Sunday, March 12. […]
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
The Veggies band returns to the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. They play classic rock and a little bit of country. And hair band cover band Hairy Pie is back at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14. Covering bands such as Bon Jovi, Poison, Cinderella, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Looking at the risks of taking hormone replacement therapy
DEAR DR. ROACH: One has to wonder which is worse for longevity: living a life without sleep, the ticking time bomb of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or prescription sleep meds? I am a 71-year old woman who began having insomnia and sleep issues when I went through menopause in my mid-40s. Sleep has been a […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Base your answers and commitments on truth and your ability to use your skills and knowledge to conquer whatever you encounter.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zayn Malik, 30; Issa Rae, 38; Sam Richardson, 39; Oliver Platt, 63. Happy Birthday: Speak with passion and let your persuasive wisdom convince others to join you on your journey this year. Use your persuasive powers and charm to get what you want this year. Don’t let the little things […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife’s baseball infatuation puts the squeeze on marriage
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together 25 years and had an ideal marriage. She has recently become a dedicated baseball fan, or should I say, obsessed. She has season tickets and attends wearing her team outfit. She got a team license plate and scours the daily sports page for team news first […]