DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, my husband’s sister told him their brother “Brad” had molested her when she was young. She had repressed it until revealing it to a therapist. Brad admitted doing it, but said it was because a parish priest showed him pornography. Brad gave her money to pay for her therapy. My […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 30
100 Years Ago: 1922 A report of Dr. Beals and Dr. Fairbanks, who are examining all the cows in Lewiston and vicinity for tubercular symptoms, shows that only one-half of percent of the animals treated have been found diseased. The total number examined up to date has been 781, and 4 of this number were […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Longtime medication for osteoporis in need of a change
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have osteoporosis. My mother had it very badly, so I was screened and treated early. I’ve had a five-year-long Reclast prescription, and I worry about my chance of a femur fracture. My T-score for my hip is -3.4 and has worsened despite the Reclast. Prolia scares the heck out of me. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Personal growth, self-improvement and essential relationships will help you achieve what’s important to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andy Roddick, 40; Lisa Ling, 49; Cameron Diaz, 50; Michael Chiklis, 59. Happy Birthday: Concentrate on financial opportunities. An aggressive portfolio with a solid endgame will put your mind at ease. Don’t let missed opportunities bring you down; learn from the experience and push forward. A steady pace and a […]
Posted inSun Spots
Recommendations requested for a will and a wedding officiant
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to draw up a new will. I realize that almost any law office is equipped to do this, however I would like to hear from another reader who has had a good experience and was charged a reasonable rate. I had a will done a number of years ago, […]
Posted inEncore
Buttonwood Trio benefit performance available online
The Buttonwood Trio performed in concert on Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Emery Community Arts Center in Farmington. The performance was a benefit concert with all donations – nearly $700 so far – going to help Ukrainian refugee children through Save the Children International. The recorded program can be viewed by going to the ArtsFarmington […]
Posted inEncore
Local director to talk about journey to get book to film
A discussion with local director John Meyers will be followed by a screening of his award-winning indie film “Being Dead” at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, hosted by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts. Meyers will discuss his journey from paper to screen with this award-winning book at The Rangeley Hideaway Cafe. Books and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Girlfriend worries about man’s possible offspring
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I met and started dating 10 years ago. After about four years, during a very turbulent and toxic time in our relationship, I found out I was pregnant. When I told him, his response was very cold, and we separated. I terminated the pregnancy, as my life was in shambles […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 29
100 Years Ago: 1922 Commodore W. E. Longfellow of the Massachusetts Safety Council American Red Cross, gave an exhibition of life saving at the Auburn YMCA pool last evening before a large and interested audience. Previous to the life saving exhibition, he conducted a first aid lecture. Many boy and girl scouts and members of […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Be open about what you intend to do, and you will get the help you need from someone you want to coordinate with in the future.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lauren Collins, 36; Nicole Byer, 36; Carla Gugino, 51; Rebecca De Mornay, 64. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to money matters. An aggressive approach to how you invest will help you gain financial freedom. Giving someone the right to decide will slow you down. Having a plan and the desire to […]