DEAR DR. ROACH: I read last year that nearly 20 million Americans were living with long COVID, but I understand that the number is much higher now. Can you explain exactly what long COVID is and how it is treated? — J.S.B. ANSWER: Persistent symptoms after an infection are not unique to COVID. Many people […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Husband tells his wife to find a side piece for sex
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for the last 25 years to a wonderful man, “Frank.” We are very happy in all areas except for intimacy. Frank has lost all interest in intimacy and sex. It began about two years ago, and I have tried everything to reignite the flame in our relationship. Frank’s sex […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Mechanic Falls church welcomes donations for its annual plant sale May 18
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Anglican Church of the Transfiguration will hold its Annual Plant Sale at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Maisie Keene Park at the intersection of state Routes 121 and 11 in the village. Organizers welcome donations from area gardens. The only request is that they arrive potted and labeled. We also […]
Posted inEncore
Mystery/comedy ‘Lunenburg’ at Lewiston’s Public Theatre is ‘wonderfully satisfying’
In the shadow of a plane crash and surprise inheritance in Nova Scotia, three people meet and find answers to a mystery and life’s questions in a ‘thoroughly funny, entertaining and heart-warming production.’
Posted inEncore
Mary Murphy to open the Music for Mavis concert series
Heart-felt blues singer Mary Murphy will start the “Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo music series with her performance from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at the gazebo in Turner. Singing to your soul, Maine singer-songwriter Mary Murphy accompanies herself on piano, guitar and blues harp. She connects with her audience while performing […]
Posted inEncore
Paintings by Lewiston artists on display in hospital gallery
The paintings of Lewiston artists Susan and Paul Boucher, owners of Windows to Nature whose avid love of Maine’s outdoors inspires their work and lives, will be on display in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Susan has been interested in some kind of art since she […]
Posted inEncore
Renaissance Voices to perform in UUCB Concerts for a Cause series
Renaissance Voices will perform as part of the Concerts for a Cause series at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at the Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church. All proceeds will be donated to Oasis Free Clinics and Midcoast New Mainers Group. Renaissance Voices is a Portland-based a cappella chorus singing music from the Middle Ages to […]
Posted inEncore
Midcoast High Winds Flute Choir to perform at Oasis of Music
Midcoast High Winds Flute Choir will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 8, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Music by Handel, Albert and folk song selections will be featured. The Midcoast High Winds Flute Choir, directed by Carolyn Lanigan, is an ensemble of amateur and professional musicians from […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on May 7
100 Years Ago: 1924 While operating a three ton tractor near Monmouth Fish Hatchery Tuesday afternoon moving a building, Frank Libby was seriously injured by the overturning of the heavy machine which pinned him underneath. The tractor was pried off and first aid was rendered to the unconscious man by Dr. F. L. Chenery, Jr., […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Think before you initiate plans or jump into something that requires time and effort you don’t have to give.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alexander Ludwig, 32; Sydney Leroux, 34; Breckin Meyer, 50; Amy Heckerling, 70. Happy Birthday: Get on with your life, and engage in whatever it takes to point you in the direction you want to pursue. Your staying power will enable you to press forward until you find your comfort zone. […]