DEAR ABBY: I am a lesbian who recently experienced heartbreak by falling in love with my mentor and boss. I didn’t want it to happen, but it did. The time we spent together was a balance of bliss and fear. My heart and soul feel that she feels the same way about me. I left […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Center for Wisdom’s Women in Lewiston is seeking more volunteer companions
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Center for Wisdom’s Women in Lewiston is hoping to add some new “companions” to our roster of volunteers. Companions are a vital part of our ongoing program to support and encourage area women in their daily lives. No special training is needed. Companions should be good listeners who can be present for […]
Narrowing down the main cause behind insulin resistance
DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the main cause for insulin resistance? I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about five years ago. I’ve maintained a consistent weight under 200 pounds, and I’m only 5 feet, 9 inches tall. I was able to get my A1C level to 7.2% last summer, but in late fall, my […]
Husband lashes out amid criticism of bad behavior
DEAR ABBY: My husband rarely says “thank you” and almost never apologizes for anything. The other day, I was at an office party to which family members were not invited. I brought home a plate of food for my husband, for which he refused to thank me when I hinted that a “thanks” might be […]
Looking Back on April 30
100 Years Ago: 1924 Miss Beatrice Libby, leader of the Jordan High School Mandolin Club, which will give a concert at Lewiston City Hall on May 9th, is one of the most popular and talented young women at the school, and so her work in connection with this club assures everybody of a splendid concert. There […]
Capricorn: Know what you want, and don’t mince words when dealing with those who can help you reach your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dianna Agron, 38; Kirsten Dunst, 42; Kunal Nayyar, 43; Johnny Galecki, 49. Happy Birthday: Take a step forward and do what makes you happy. A change of attitude will point you in a new direction, offering plenty of opportunities to make your life fulfilling. Refrain from settling for less when […]
Lewiston High School plans its 50th year reunion; organizers seeking classmates
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston Comprehensive High School Class of 1974 is holding its 50-year reunion the weekend Aug. 9-11. We are looking for these classmates: Beverly Akerly, David Bergeron, Lynne Boisvert, Linda Brochu, Marie Bussiere Wright, Cheryl Carignan, John Chaloux, Tom Charette, Stephen Chasse, Rene Cloutier, William Cloutier, Patricia Destefano, Claudette Dion, Irene Dube […]
Comedy show to feature Emily Ruskowski
Stand-up comedians Nick Gordon and Janet McNamara will join headliner Emily Ruskowski for a comedy show at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Ruskowski, originally from Massachusetts, performs all over and brings her cheerful demeanor to the stage as she commands attention delivering stories loaded with punchline after […]
After taking levofloxacin, reader experiences painful side effects
DEAR DR ROACH: I’m writing in to warn readers of a possible side effect of an antibiotic known as levofloxacin. I was recently treated with this medication for a sinus infection that would not clear up with amoxicillin. After five days of taking the medication, my joints became very inflamed, especially my ankles, and it […]
A few siblings bear brunt of caring for aging father
DEAR ABBY: I am one of the younger children of eight. One sister is deceased, which leaves seven of us to care for our father, who has had dementia since our mother passed. The four oldest are retired. The youngest three still work. I believe we all should take responsibility for our father. Two of […]