DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 75-year-old male who has had benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) for about 20 years and have taken tamsulosin during this time. I have always had to urinate at least once per night and up to three to four times per night periodically. Two weeks ago, I had a chocolate craving […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Brother puts abusive wife ahead of remaining family
DEAR ABBY: My older brother has had a tumultuous marriage to a manipulative, alcoholic, just-plain-mean woman. It has been bad over their entire 40-year marriage, including her physically assaulting him. He called the police the last time and had them take her away. She eventually kicked him out, and he went to stay at our […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 11
100 Years Ago: 1924 Impressive flag raising exercises by the visiting Patriarchs Militant in front of Abou Ben Adhem Hall, Auburn, opened the second day’s program Wednesday. Several hundred were in attendance when the halyards were raised, carrying a huge American flag, which as it unfolded sent a shower of tiny ones floating to the street […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Refrain from allowing others to interfere with your vision or disrupt your plans.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Claire Holt, 36; Shia LaBeouf, 38; Peter Dinklage, 55; Hugh Laurie, 65. Happy Birthday: Think before you act. Having common sense and the emotional energy to reach your desired goal will offer comfort and peace of mind. It’s time to please yourself and take responsibility for your happiness and prospects. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Memories of Poland from the 1930s and 1940s to be shared Saturday at Town Hall
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Poland Historical Society announces a special event Saturday, June 15, at 10 a.m. at the schoolhouse next to the Poland Town Hall on Route 26. The Lothrop Family, children of Harold and Viola Lothrop, will share their memories of Poland in the 1930s and 1940s. Poland had a population of 1,441 […]
Posted inEncore
Reception planned for travel photography exhibit
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host an Artist Reception celebrating the works of Walter Mularz from 5:30-7 p.m. on Friday, June 14, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. The exhibit titled “My favorites” showcases his collection of travel photography. Mularz resides in […]
Posted inEncore
Sketch and improv comedy on tap at Great Falls Comedy Club
Join Hey Party People!, Maine’s very own version of Saturday Night Live, as they present No Jerks Allowed!, a sketch comedy show devoted to only the nicest people in the world at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Tickets are $15. Maine’s longest running improv group, Running with […]
Posted inEncore
Jim Sharkey to perform at Music for Mavis concert series
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo music series presents will host Jim Sharkey, an Irish and American singer-songwriter, folk musician, from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, at the gazebo in Turner. Sharkey grew up in County Roscommon, Ireland, and came to the US in 1982 when he joined the US Navy in London, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Biphosphonates can cause esophageal disorders to worsen
DEAR DR ROACH: I’m a 68-year-old female with osteopenia. My doctor wants me to take a bone medication such as Boniva or Fosamax. I’ve read that folks with esophageal issues may be harmed by taking these. Can you explain why? — C.M.C. ANSWER: First off, we don’t usually treat isolated low bone mass (osteopenia) with […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife has no plans to join family business
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s family won’t stop asking me when I’m going to quit my job and work for my husband. My mother-in-law worked for my father-in-law at their small business for pretty much her whole career. My husband recently bought his dad’s business, which is going really well. I have been ambitious in my […]