DEAR ABBY: I recently had a child with a man who is now incarcerated. I was widowed when I met him, and although he brought me happiness, it has come at a steep price. I pay for literally everything. I love him very much, but his entitlement was an issue even before he had legal […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
COVID vaccine safe even after previous chemotherapy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am over 60 and a teacher in California. I have some concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine. I was treated with Taxotere, Cytoxan and Herceptin back in 2006-07 for breast cancer. Is there anything about COVID or any of the potential vaccines that could impact me differently because of my health history, […]
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‘RW’ designation on Veterans Memorial Park pillar prompts question
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In that wonderful Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston there is a name on one of the pillars that has “RW” after it. The key to the memorial designates “AR” for the American Revolution so I wonder in this case if the RW also means Revolutionary War. How could I find out? Thank […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Feb. 25
100 Years Ago: 1921 Mrs. E.L. Tebbetts and Mrs. Emery Bailey will entertain the Auburn Art Club at the home of Mrs. Tebbetts on Shepley Street, Auburn this afternoon. This is to be a Colonial meeting and the members are asked to wear appropriate costumes. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Lewiston High School gymnasium was […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Tracking down the cause of a throat tickle
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 74 and in very good health. I’m active and walk twice daily. Maybe a few times a day I get a tickle in my throat that causes me to cough a few times. If I suck on a hard candy or take a drink of water, it is soothed. It […]
Posted inDear Abby
Only grandchild announces transition to living as a boy
DEAR ABBY: My granddaughter just informed me she has decided she would be happier living as a boy, and she has gone so far as to legally change her name. I want to be supportive, but I admit I’m having a lot of trouble accepting it, or at least figuring out how to deal with […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Preparation will help you avoid loss
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jameela Jamil, 35; Rashida Jones, 45; Chelsea Handler, 46; Sean Astin, 50. Happy Birthday: You’ll be looking for answers this year, questioning everything and considering what to do next. Your energy is in high gear, and your desire to bring about change will keep you moving full speed ahead. Look […]
Posted inSun Spots
Internet companies offer services at a discount for qualified customers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there an internet service in the Lewiston area that gives a senior discount? There are retired folks on a fixed income that cannot afford the internet and are losing out on being able to keep in touch with family such as FaceTime and other video chatting during these times. — Colette, […]
Posted inEncore
Food for Thought program features Susan Poulin
How Ida Changed My Life: The Power of an Alter Ego
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Live from Home with duquette and dancer
Live from Home with Duquette and Dancer will be livestreamed at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, presented by Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath. Rob and Amanda Duquette will present an intimate experience for audiences of all generations, using music and dance to tell stories and express universal human emotions. Rob is a multi-instrumentalist and […]