100 Years Ago: 1924 Miss Belle Foote of Bath has a novel and highly popular little business which she conducts in her home, the manufacturing and renting of puzzles. She makes them from interesting pictures, pasted on to specially prepared panels of three-ply wood which she cuts into intricate shapes, in tiny pieces and boxes, […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Doctor diagnoses patient with inflammation after COVID
DEAR DR. ROACH: I contracted COVID on the last couple of days of a cruise in August. COVID ran its course, but I contracted a nasty lung infection that took about three weeks to clear. Following this, I developed severe achiness in my knees, to the point that I am still walking stiffly and, at […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Woman’s miserly husband may bankrupt her affection
DEAR ABBY: My friend is married to a penny-pincher. He hates spending money. They are retired and have sizable assets. He never buys her anything for her birthday or takes her out to dinner. He doesn’t buy her a card on Valentine’s Day, either. They each own their own homes and commute back and forth […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: The knowledge you receive and the opportunity to use your skills accordingly will put you in a prime position.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Frankie Muniz, 39; Amy Acker, 48; Margaret Cho, 56; John Rzeznik, 59. Happy Birthday: Keep moving, act and seize opportunities. It’s your life, and capitalizing on the choices you encounter will determine how good or bad things turn out for you this year. A passionate approach will encourage others to […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn church hosting bean supper and entertainment by Park Avenue Pickers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn at 439 Park Ave. will hold a Bean Supper on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, coleslaw, breads, beverages and homemade pies. Entertainment will be provided by the Park Avenue Pickers and will begin at 4:30 p.m. For […]
Posted inEncore
Portland Symphony Orchestra brings ‘Magic of Christmas’ performances into homes thanks to Maine Public
The PSO will present twelve performances of “Magic of Christmas” through Dec. 22.
Posted inEncore
Photographs on display in exhibit at art gallery at Central Maine Medical Center
The photographs of Corey Kinnan and Heather Gould are on display during the month of December in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Kinnan, who moved to Maine with his wife, Andrea, is a travel photographer who finds his greatest inspiration when he is outdoors. He has […]
Posted inEncore
Auburn Community Concert Band to give holiday performance at Edward Little High School
The Auburn Community Concert Band will present its annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center located inside Edward Little High School in Auburn. This will be the community concert band’s first-ever performance at this Auburn venue. The group, under the direction of Milt Simon, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Woman with coronary artery disease shouldn’t take Adderall
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old woman who has been taking Adderall for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for years. I recently got diagnosed with “nonobstructive coronary artery disease” by a CT angiogram. Do I need to stop taking Adderall? — V.P. ANSWER: The studies designed to answer this question have shown mixed results. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman discovers truth of fiance’s secret life
DEAR ABBY: I have been with the same man for three years, and we have been engaged for a year. I love him with all my heart, but I just learned through a phone call that he has been fooling around with men from the internet. I have also seen some messages in his email. […]