DEAR SUN SPOTS: This letter is to thank members of our community who have sent generous donations to the Painting Fund Campaign at Mexico Congregational Church. We know that the “Green Church” with its unique color and beautiful stained glass windows serves as a landmark for the town. We are pleased to have its shakes […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 21: ‘Former Auburn man invents a new obstacle golf game’
Read more about Dec. 21, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Mrs. Edith Nutting was hostess to the Current Events Club at her Middle Street home in Norway on Wednesday afternoon. Tho feature of the meeting was a splendid paper on “Recent Fiction,” read by Miss Andrews of Augusta. 50 Years Ago: […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Shingles complication might require different drug combos
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there anything that I can do for pain after having shingles? I had shingles 18 months ago, and I still have pain on my right side in my breast and arm. I took gabapentin, plus two other prescriptions, and they all upset my stomach so bad that I had to quit. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman still gets the cold shoulder from stepdaughter
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married six years, and ever since we’ve been married, my husband’s daughter has insisted that I can’t come to her house that my husband has a mortgage on. I think he should tell her that if his wife isn’t welcome, then he isn’t. My husband is 19 years older than I […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: It is the heartfelt season, when differences can be set aside. Make positive changes and plans that include everyone.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steven Yeun, 39; Ray Romano, 65; Samuel L. Jackson, 74; Jane Fonda, 85. Happy Birthday: An optimistic attitude will go a long way when dealing with others. If you choose to offer positive alternatives, you will build solid relationships and gain ground with those you work and have fun with […]
Posted inSun Spots
Foss Mansion tour scheduled for January
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are offering everyone a chance to learn all about the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn. This is an opportunity to see everything from the World War II era dance room in the attic to the original century-old whole house vacuum motor in the cellar, and everything in between. […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Gina Alibrio & Red Eye Flight Crew Portland concert set
See Rigometrics, Magic 8 Ball and the Red Eye Flight Crew, all in Portland.
Posted inDr. Roach
Supplements over statins not recommended for cholesterol
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old female in good health who is quite physically active. I have been taking red yeast rice with CoQ10 to help with my cholesterol levels. (My son-in-law, who is a chiropractor and pretty knowledgeable about supplements, suggested this to me.) My cholesterol levels are still somewhat high, but my […]
Posted inDear Abby, News
Sister tries to navigate couple’s pending divorce
DEAR ABBY: My brother and his husband are getting ready to file for divorce. Before they do, however, they are embarking on a very expensive trip to Italy. It was paid for before the divorce conversations started. When they travel, I fly into the town where we both grew up, watch their home and dogs […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Helping a cause you believe in will lift your spirits. What you do for others will offer the greatest reward.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jonah Hill, 39; David Cook, 40; Nicole de Boer, 52; Joel Gretsch, 59. Happy Birthday: Follow your heart and your goals, but be cognizant of how much time, effort and cash you spend trying to reach your dream. Question people you encounter who try to talk you into something you […]