DEAR ABBY: I have been married to a wonderful man for 17 years. Recently, I reconnected online with an old high school flame. We have been talking about my hometown, which is where he lives. So many things have changed! I moved away more than 30 years ago and have been missing it lately. While […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Less-severe spondylolisthesis can be improved with therapy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with grade 1 spondylolisthesis. I had been a runner for most of my life and had lifted weights for a number of years. Could these two activities have been the culprits? I have a little numbness at times down my left leg and around my ankles. As long […]
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Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Reader looking for ‘old-fashioned, strike-anywhere wooden matches’ and flat toothpicks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have two questions and I hope you can help as you have in the past. First, do you know of any place where we can find the “old-fashioned, strike-anywhere wooden” Ohio Blue Tip Matches? Second, where can we find “flat” toothpicks? My last box of Diamond toothpicks is running low. As […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Use your insight, intelligence and originality to find your niche, and you’ll discover how to improve your profile.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, 17; Natalie Morales, 52; Paul Giamatti, 57; Robert Englund, 77. Happy Birthday: Let your inquisitive mind lead the way this year, and you’ll be privy to information that will help you navigate your way to personal growth and mental and physical improvements that result in a healthier lifestyle […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 6
100 Years Ago: 1924 The Public Utilities Commission, Thursday rendered a decision granting the request of the Androscoggin Electric Company (Portland- Lewiston Interurban) to increase its fare between Lewiston and Portland from 93 cents to $1.00, which change necessitates a readjustment of intermediate fares, thereby making both slight advances and reductions for the intermediate zone […]
Posted inDear Abby
One-sided relationship seems A-ok to boyfriend
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together for eight years. We live separately, and I live with my son. The problem is my boyfriend says he loves me but doesn’t seem to like spending time with me. He would rather mow my lawn than spend that same amount of time just hanging out […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Purpura spots appear as skin begins to get thinner
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old male and have had atrial fibrillation for many years. In 2022, I had the WATCHMAN procedure. Prior to the WATCHMAN implant, I took Eliquis to help prevent strokes. During this time, I never had an issue with purpura spots. After the WATCHMAN, I took Plavix for six months […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Location and contact info corrected for Friends of Worthley Pond plant sale June 15
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need to correct some information that was sent in about the Plant Sale for Friends of Worthley Pond (June 4 Sun Spots). The address to drop off plants is 39 East Shore Road and a phone number for questions is 562-7186. — Dave, Peru ANSWER: Here is more information about the […]
Posted inEncore
Poland Spring Preservation Society announces lineup for Annual Sunset Concert Series
The Poland Spring Preservation Society presents the lineup for the 2024 Annual Sunset Concert Series. The concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Chairs are available, but feel free to bring your own. Poland Spring Bottling Company will provide complimentary water. There will also be food and drinks for sale. Admission for each concert […]