DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 67-year-old female being treated with Eylea for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). I have just had my second round of Eyelea, and with the pollen starting up, my eyes are beginning to itch. Is it safe to use over-the-counter eye drops? I also take Zyrtec nightly for my […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Gather the facts and stick to the truth; you’ll deter anyone from pressuring you into doing something unnecessary or detrimental.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Lee, 54; Renee Zellweger, 55; Hank Azaria, 60; Al Pacino, 84. Happy Birthday: Don’t hesitate to make a move. Be aggressive, ask questions and discover what’s available. Your curiosity will pay off, and the chance to embrace the life you want looks promising. Take the initiative, implement changes that […]
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Posted inSun Spots
West Auburn church hosting a Harvest Supper of turkey, ham, vegetables, dessert
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The West Auburn Congregational Church at 811 West Auburn Road in Auburn will hold a Harvest Supper on May 18 from 4:30-6 p.m. The menu includes turkey, ham, potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, corn, peas, rolls, beverages and desserts. The dinner is free for children under age 3, $5 for age 12 and […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 24
100 Years Ago: 1924 Plans are on the way among a group of Auburn businessmen for the organization of a local branch of the nationally known Lion’s Club, which is similar to Rotary and Kiwanis. Meetings have been held for preliminary plans but those interested are not ready to give out information yet. It is […]
Posted inDear Abby
Flurry of new sounds drifts through quiet neighborhood
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I live in a lovely older neighborhood and have enjoyed wonderful neighbors over many years. The homes are close together with windows often left open in spring, summer and fall, as large shade trees keep our homes cool. A couple of years ago, our longtime next-door neighbors moved, and a […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Jardiance prescription comes with too many urinary issues
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old male, and my A1C level has been averaging around 7.4% for a number of years. I was diagnosed diabetic at age 54. My doctor has been trying several combinations of drugs over the last couple years to get my A1C below 7%. I currently am maxed out on […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: How you present yourself will go together with who and what you attract.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katherine Webb, 35; David Boudia, 35; Kelly Clarkson, 42; Barbra Streisand, 82. Happy Birthday: Focus on the present and finishing what you start. It’s what you do that counts. Replace pressure with action, and you’ll solve problems without drama. Refrain from relying on others when you can get things done […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader requests GoFundMe page for Peggy Pooler
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for the GoFundMe page for the homeless woman, Peggy Pooler, who was hit by a car. Thanks, Ms. Sun Spots, you always have the answer for us. — Joanne, no town ANSWER: Here is the link to that page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/peggys-family-with-expenses. This is such a sad story and my heart goes […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 23
100 Years Ago: 1924 Miss Ellen Mae Stetson, talented pupil of Miss Marion Murphy, will be one of the features of the Triangle Club minstrel show on April 30th. at the club rooms, 86 Main Street, Auburn. The Triangle Club was the first of the many in the Lewiston-Auburn YWCA to be organized and so […]
Posted inDear Abby
The truth comes out via conveniently timed text
DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my sister and I took our kids on vacation together. She and I get along but have never been close. Sometimes I walk on eggshells around her because I never know what might make her upset. I thought we were having a good time on that vacation and getting […]