A pessimistic professor of nihilism develops a medical condition with a side effect that turns her into a happy, hopeful, believer in love. But what if curing her condition will return her to misery? This wise and quirky comedy asks: Is happiness a choice or a pre-existing condition? “Be Here Now,” by Deborah Zoe Laufer, […]
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Lakewood Theater to stage ‘Critics Choice’ June 23
“Critic’s Choice” is set for June 23 through July 2 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. The production will be staged at 8 p.m. June 23-25; 4 p.m. June 26; 2 and 7 p.m. June 29; and at 8 p.m. June 30 and July 1 and 2. Parker Ballantine is the most respected […]
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Looking Back on June 16
100 Years Ago: 1922 Miss Doris Spaulding and Master Byron Harradon of the Webster Grammar School have each received a five-dollar gold piece from Mrs. M.R. McCallum, president of the W.C.T.U. of Auburn. Sometime ago the W.C.T.U. gave notice that prizes would be awarded to those pupils who wrote the best composition on the injurious […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Jawbone death is a rare complication of osteoporosis meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am taking Fosamax for osteoporosis. One of the side effects is osteonecrosis of the jaw. Does this only happen if you have major dental work, such as pulling teeth or root canals, or can it happen with routine cleanings, fillings? — G.D. ANSWER: The word osteonecrosis literally means “bone death,” so […]
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Boyfriend’s bedroom gets a bit crowded on weekends
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Paul,” and I have been together for 18 months. We are both divorced and each have two children. Mine are in college. His are in elementary and middle school. They stay overnight with him on the weekends. When they are there, I go home and sleep at my place. Over the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: If you spend too much time waffling, you won’t accomplish what others expect. A personal change you want to make will turn out better than anticipated.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abby Elliott, 35; Eddie Cibrian, 49; Phil Mickelson, 52; Laurie Metcalf, 67. Happy Birthday: Put your time and effort where they will do some good. Helping a cause you believe in will lead to valuable connections. Take it upon yourself to turn whatever you don’t like in your life into […]
Posted inSun Spots
Center for Wisdom’s Women seeks volunteer
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Center for Wisdom’s Women in Lewiston is hoping that among Sun Spots readers is a woman who would like to join our team as a volunteer companion. We need someone on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Companions are women with backgrounds in social work, teaching or similar backgrounds. Our […]
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Comedian Bob Marley plans Brownfield show
The Stone Mountain Arts Center will host comedian Bob Marley at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the center located at 695 Dugway Road, is Brownfield. Marley’s daily videos were a comic relief from the world’s challenges. He is not just our Maine comedian, he is one of the funniest people in the current world […]
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Lonely widow mulls offer from younger acquaintance
DEAR ABBY: My husband died recently. I have been approached by a much younger man for a sexual relationship. I want to, but I feel he is too young. I’m 61, and he’s 37, the same age as my son. We have been friends for years, and I am unsure if I should change the […]
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Aquarius: Keep your intentions a secret until you are confident that nothing will stand in your way.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Neil Patrick Harris, 49; Ice Cube, 53; Courteney Cox, 58; Helen Hunt, 59. Happy Birthday: Keep life simple and affordable. Refuse to let others coerce you into participating in things that don’t interest you. Discipline and hard work are the best ways to reach your goals and comfort your soul. […]