DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife recently underwent a successful open heart surgery with two valves repaired and one replaced. During her post-surgery recovery, she experienced an issue with the timing of several prescriptions and their impact. We learned that there is a big difference between taking a prescription medicine “twice a day,” versus taking one […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Abundance comes from hard work. It’s what you are willing to do that counts.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, 49; Saffron Burrows, 52; Jeff Goldblum, 72; Christopher Lloyd, 86. Happy Birthday: Ease into your plans, savor every moment and test your ideas to ensure you get things right on the first attempt. You have more options than you realize, and by setting your mind free to […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Androscoggin River Watershed Council holds virtual presentation
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin River Watershed Council is presenting a virtual (ZOOM) workshop on plastics pollution on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. The Global Plastics Problem: From Rivers to Oceans to Solutions — While plastics pollution of our oceans gets the most publicity, it is also impacting our rivers and streams. Learn more […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Maine group takes helm of annual regional magic auction
Magicians from all over New England will come together to buy and sell used magic props, books and collectables during the Great Northeast Magic Auction on Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Fox Run Mall in Newington, New Hampshire. From professional to beginner, and everyone in-between, this is a highly anticipated event that happens each year. […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Maine Music Society announces 7th annual online auction
The Maine Music Society is set to host its 7th annual online auction. An assortment of items ranging from homemade breads to snow-shoeing and skiing experiences, vacation rentals, beautiful artworks, toys, fashions crafted by local artisans, and gift certificates from a variety of local businesses. The preview opens Friday, Nov. 1, bidding starts at 12 […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Maine author will discuss his new book at Auburn Public Library
Maine author David Florig will talk about his new book, “The Shattered Curling Stone,” from 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the Androscoggin Community Room at the Auburn Public Library. There will be readings from both the award-winning “The Stones of Ailsa Craig” and “The Shattered Curling Stone,” a Q&A, and book signings. “The […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 21
100 Years Ago: 1924 The first game reported in Auburn was a small brown bear brought in by W. Bickford of the Bickford Moccasin Co. Mr. Bickford went into camp at Hastings Friday night about dark and at seven o’clock Saturday morning he had Mr. Bear strung up. “I didn’t run from him either,” Mr. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grandmother out of sight, out of mind for grandkids
DEAR ABBY: My 98-year-old mother has spent the last eight years in a nursing home. My siblings and I placed her there when her health declined to a point where it was no longer safe for her to live alone. Her mind is sharp, but she has a hard time getting around and caring for […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Man with rheumatoid arthritis should continue two-week dosing
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 67-year-old healthy male, but I do take Humira for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It does a wonderful job for me with no side effects. It does such a good job that I can periodically extend the time between injections, such as one every three weeks instead of the recommended dose every […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: A change you make that represents what’s important to you will have a bigger impact on the results.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blanca Suarez, 36; Glen Powell, 36; Matt Dallas, 42; Judge Judy Sheindlin, 82. Happy Birthday: Self-improvement will raise your profile and point you in a new direction. Your ability to grasp information and skills will help catapult you to stardom and magnify possibilities you never knew existed. Don’t fear change […]