DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 80 years old, still work full-time and have generally good health, except for adult-onset asthma. Advair 250/50 was prescribed for me over 10 years ago, and I’ve been taking it regularly each morning, thoroughly rinsing each time to prevent thrush. About five years ago, I developed an abdominal hernia just […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Retired man ready to travel while wife is still working
DEAR ABBY: I’m 62 and recently retired. My wife is 56 and still working. We have been married 32 years. She will retire at 60 to get a full pension from her company, and we have several million dollars in our retirement savings. We travel together internationally once a year for about 10 days. I […]
Capricorn: Expect someone to overreact or to ask for too much. Limit what you contribute to a group effort.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Lawrence, 32; Joe Jonas, 33; Anthony Anderson, 52; Debra Messing, 54. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace and exhaust all resources. Refuse to let anyone limit what you can accomplish this year. Set high standards, and act rather than let anger build and relationships break down. Use your skills, […]
Looking for owner of pendant found in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a new pendant with the store tag still attached in the Pleasant Street area of Lewiston. Please call 207-783-9739 and leave a message to describe this item and where it was purchased.—No name, no town ANSWER: We have had good luck over the years with helping lost items find their […]
‘Americana’ theme for 8th Annual Western Mountain Photography Show
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host the 8th annual Western Mountain Photography Show, a juried photo exhibit, from Saturday, Sept. 10, through Thursday, Oct. 6. The theme for this year’s exhibit is “Americana.” During the entire exhibit, attendees may vote for their favorite image in the People’s Choice competition. An awards reception will […]
‘The Music Man’ coming to stage at Chocolate Church Arts Center
A stylized production of Meredith Wilson’s classic show, “The Music Man,” will kick off the 2022 performance season at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath. The musical, with books, music, and lyrics written by Meredith Wilson, first became a hit on Broadway in 1957, when it won […]
Dirty McCurdy to play in Music for Mavis concert series
Dirty McCurdy will perform as part of the Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazebo concert series at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, in Turner. Dirty McCurdy is one of Maine’s longest running bands and has been playing throughout northern New England for 25 years. The band consists of founding member Scott McCurdy, Ian […]
Wiscasset gallery show, featuring 7 artists, set to open Aug. 20
The newest show at the Maine Art Gallery at 15 Warren St. in Wiscasset plans to open on Saturday, Aug. 20, with seven artists who bonded during abstract painting classes at the Maine College of Art and Design. They developed a strong connection with their teacher Michel Droge, and chose to repeat their class several […]
Sagittarius: Be resourceful and ask direct questions that will uncover any foreseeable problems. Emotional issues will surface if you are gullible.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mila Kunis, 39; Halle Berry, 56; Jackee Harry, 66; Steve Martin, 77. Happy Birthday: Personal gain is present. An open mind will take you on a journey that changes how you see and do things. Lift any barriers holding you back, and trust and believe in your potential to improve […]
New boyfriend’s late wife still hovers over his life
DEAR ABBY: I am a 42-year-old single mom who recently began a relationship with a wonderful man. I have two kids from my marriage to an ex who wasn’t very kind. We did our best for 16 years (we were young when we met) and finally had to go our separate ways. The man I’m […]