DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife and I are planning a three-week trip to South Africa and three other countries nearby. We need to take the antimalaria drug Malarone for 26 days, so we did a trial run of four tablets each. Shortly after our first dose, my wife got very itchy skin on her head, […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Husband’s infidelity uncovered by shocking discovery
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 52 years. While looking for a tax document, I found a manila envelope that had a note written on the outside. It said, “If something happens to me, please destroy this, because I don’t want to hurt anyone.” I opened the envelope and found nude pictures of my […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 26
100 Years Ago: 1925 The faculty of Jordan High School gave a farewell luncheon party Thursday noon for Miss Helen F. Sheehan of the faculty who leaves on Friday for Wakefield, Mass. to assume new duties. The luncheon was a complete surprise to Miss Sheehan who attended with the thought of it being the regular […]
Posted inSun Spots
Volunteer tutors needed by Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin; training offered
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin has a significant waiting list of adults who need to improve their English to connect with jobs and manage day-to-day life. Volunteers are needed to serve as one-on-one tutors, as well as English Conversation Partners. Literacy Volunteers tutors and English conversation partners have helped hundreds of adults gain the skills […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
UMaine Farmington to offer ‘100 Saints You Should Know’
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is bringing Kate Fodor’s play, “100 Saints You Should Know,” to the UMF Alumni Theatre stage as its spring theatrical production. Directed by award-winning playwright and director Jayne Decker, the play was developed at the Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago. The UMF student ensemble cast, including visiting […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
UMaine Farmington to host flute, piano concert March 9
Boston-based flutist Weronika Balewski and pianist Elizabeth Basconi founded Marvento Duo in 2013 to collaborate as both performers and teaching artists.
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: spending time doing the things that make you happy with those who bring you joy.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rashida Jones, 49; Chelsea Handler, 50; Sean Astin, 54; Tea Leoni, 59. Happy Birthday: Less is more; remember that this year. You only need to satisfy your soul. Don’t deny yourself the happiness you deserve; avoid the wrath of those in your life who try to dominate your world. Explore […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 25
100 Years Ago: 1925 Two 16 year old youths were held at the Lewiston police station some time Tuesday evening on a charge of having used obscene language and insulting an officer, said Patrolman Mr. Petropulos who has charge of the Lincoln street beat. They were later released. 50 Years Ago: 1975 Several parents of children in attendance at Holy Family School in Lewiston have […]
Posted inDear Abby
Loss and heartbreak have been family’s reality of late
DEAR ABBY: Over the last few years, my family has faced a lot of loss, especially my mother. In the span of three years, she has lost her parents, my father and my brother. We had a little joy with my son being born. He brought a lot of happiness when everybody was heartbroken. Right […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Lobular protrusion causes concern for a spontaneous rupture
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old woman in good health with low blood pressure, and the only medication I take is levothyroxine. A 6-by-5.5-mm aneurysm was discovered in my brain, and the scan shows one lobular protrusion that may be of concern for rupture. I am trying to decide if I should go through […]