DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old Asian American taking trazodone, sertraline and temazepam as needed, as well as daily vitamins, and I weigh 130 pounds. My blood pressure ranges from 98 to 111 over 60. Four years ago, I had kidney cancer resulting in the removal of my right kidney. Two years ago, I […]
Life & Culture
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Posted inSun Spots
What’s Going on Next to BJ’s?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you find out from the city of Auburn what’s being built next to BJ’s? — No name, Auburn ANSWER: It’s a two-building apartment complex and a $5.2 million solar project. Here’s the link to the story on the project approval: https://www.sunjournal.com/2021/10/14/auburn-approves-128-housing-units-and-a-new-solar-project/ . There will be 128 (one- and two-bedroom) apartments, including […]
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Posted inEncore
Auburn Community Concert Band looking for new members during “Open Membership” period
The Auburn Community Concert Band will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, Jan. 11, in preparation for the group’s 2023 summer concert season and extends an open invitation to interested musicians to join the band. This is an ideal opportunity for former high school and college band members to again experience the enjoyment of making music and […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Map out what you want to achieve, and don’t stop until you are satisfied with the results. Take a unique approach to an old problem, and you’ll discover a cost-efficient way to resolve the issue.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dot-Marie Jones, 59; Dave Foley, 60; Michael Stipe, 63; Patty Loveless, 66. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative to put your plans in motion. Aspire to what you want to become, and distance yourself from situations and people who stand between you and what you want. Use your charm and charisma […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Very low sodium level might indicate Addison’s disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old female and weigh 130 pounds. I’m 5 feet, 8 inches tall. For years, off and on, my primary doctor would tell me that my sodium level was low. Recently, my doctor said that if my sodium level is low again, I need to see a kidney specialist. I […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband’s annual excursion doesn’t play well at home
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married nine years and have four children, ages 5, 3, 2 and 9 months. For the past three years, my husband has been attending a weeklong music festival where he camps with a group of friends, many of whom are single. He met most of them attending […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 4: ‘Jail escape is blamed on faulty locks’
Read more about Jan. 4, 1983, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Ladies Auxiliary met with Mrs. James Rand Tuesday with fourteen members present. Plans are being made for a farce to be given soon. Refreshments will be served by the hostess. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Toni Ramsey will show slides on […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader curious about vintage Bob White dishes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a complete set of Bob White dishes that I would like to have appraised, or even possibly sell them. This includes eight place settings, a sugar bowl and cream pitcher, a pair of salt and pepper shakers, two serving dishes, a meat platter and a cookie jar. Every one of […]
Posted inEncore
Oasis of Music presents the music of Aidan Boardman
Singer-songwriter Aidan Boardman will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. According to his Spotify profile, “There is a polarity in the music of Aidan Boardman. His lyrics, sometimes humorously cryptic and often focused inward, read like stream-of-consciousness musings from the busy mind […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Monmouth Community Players to present 30th Anniversary Concert
The Monmouth Community Players plan to host its 30th Anniversary Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Join MCP favorites as they grace the stage to revisit some of their favorite songs from the first 30 […]