DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Leon,” and I have been together for 13 years. He is bisexual — gay-leaning. I knew this when we got together. I am 51, and Leon is 32. We still love each other deeply, but he is also in a relationship with a man. His boyfriend is 21. We have an […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Anesthesia for colonoscopy has a very low risk of delirium
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, who is 71, has been having some short-term memory problems over the past two years. We recently saw his primary doctor, who asked him some questions and had him do a few tasks. He did fail a few of them. She agreed that there was something going on, and now […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Look for cheaper ways to make your life better.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Ricci, 45; Darren Aronofsky, 56; Josh Brolin, 57; Arsenio Hall, 69. Happy Birthday: Share your vision with those close to you, and the input you get will help you determine what’s possible. Take precautionary measures when dealing with joint ventures and budgets that can quickly spin out of control. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Andwell Hospice Thrift Store in Auburn moving to new space in same complext
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Andwell Hospice Thrift Store in Auburn is moving. We will be in the same complex at 245 Center St. but across the parking lot in the old Full House storefront. To complete this move, our store will be closed the week of Feb. 17 and reopen Tuesday, Feb. 25. We will still […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 11
100 Years Ago: 1925 Roads and sidewalks in all parts of Lewiston and Auburn were filled with slush and water Wednesday. Walking was bad all over town and “very bad” in some sections due to the February thaw. Superintendent A. G. Roy of the Lewiston street department said that a large crew was out correcting […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Floater in eye proves to be incredibly distracting
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 67-year-old male with generally good vision. I have had a few floaters in my eyes over the years, but they have generally been small and have not significantly affected my vision. However, about six months ago, I suddenly had a large floater appear in one of my eyes that […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Take a unique approach to running your home and dealing with personal relationships.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Lautner, 33; Kelly Rowland, 44; Jennifer Aniston, 56; Sheryl Crow, 63. Happy Birthday: Plan time with family and friends. It will help you chill and alleviate stress. Sell off items you don’t need, and use the extra space for something that makes your life easier. Refuse to let what […]
Posted inDear Abby
Car alarm repeatedly wakes up sleeping neighbors
DEAR ABBY: I’m fortunate that most of my neighbors are kind and considerate. We’ve all enjoyed sharing each other’s celebrations. However, there’s one family among the five households that we’ve never managed to connect with on a personal level. Despite our efforts, such as giving gifts and food, they have always been unresponsive. While there’s […]
Posted inSun Spots
Crock-Pot supper happening in Lisbon Falls
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lisbon Christian Outreach Food Pantry is having an “All You Can Eat” Crock-Pot supper at the Lisbon Falls Baptist Church, 555 Lisbon St. (Route 196), Lisbon Falls, on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. The meal will consist of all-you-can-eat soup, chowder, chili and […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Lewiston’s Trinity Commons to host recital Feb. 18
LEWISTON — Flautist Chris Lansley is set to give a recital at Trinity Commons, 247 Bates St., at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, as part of the ongoing Oasis of Music series. Performing with Lansley will be pianist Adrian Dmytruk, with the program featuring diverse classical pieces. Lansley, principal flute with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra, […]