DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend of mine has been diagnosed with “stiff heart” and has kind of given up because there is no treatment. With all the advances in medicine, isn’t there something that can be done? — C.L. ANSWER: It’s not always easy to guess what a medical diagnosis might be from a simplified […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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Workplace tension builds after dustup with manager
DEAR ABBY: I’m a soft-spoken person. I work in a medical laboratory, and I am finally speaking up for what I believe in (after years of social anxiety and depression). At the last meeting, when asked by the manager for suggestions to improve the lab workflow, I spoke up. Fast-forward to tonight. When I expressed […]
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Pleasant St. Drop-in Center in need of clothing for men
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Pleasant St. Drop-in Center is in need of men’s clothing, especially jeans, boots and T-shirts. We also need more blankets because they go quickly each week, especially because of the rainy, cold weather. If you have items to donate, please drop them off at the Center, 169 Pleasant St. in Auburn […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Don’t buy into a gimmick that promises the impossible.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kristen Stewart, 34; Leighton Meester, 38; Tanner Novlan, 38; Jay Baruchel, 42. Happy Birthday: Leave no room for error. Be direct, ask questions and figure out your best way forward before you make a move. Time is on your side, so don’t feel pressured. Hard work, decisive action and putting […]
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Looking Back on April 8
100 Years Ago: 1924 The public property committee of the Lewiston aldermen has done away with free rental of the armory and proposes also to do away with free rental of the City Hall. The charges fixed for the armory are $125 a night for ventures conducted for private profit and $50 a night for […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Immunotherapy for peanut allergies is still a work in progress
DEAR DR. ROACH: Why aren’t people able to see an allergist to be desensitized to a peanut allergy? As a child, I was allergic to dust, pet hair, milk and other things, but I received treatments. I am not bothered by any of these now. It would seem prudent to desensitize people who have allergies […]
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Brother-in-law is never shy in sharing political beliefs
DEAR ABBY: This is the third time I have received a gift of a political book from my brother-in-law! We are poles apart politically. It came with a message to “please read the book THIS time.” He is expecting a book report and discussion of the book when he next visits. He started doing this […]
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Pisces: Educate yourself and physically prepare for your next venture.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Kitsch, 43; Sung Kang, 52; Robin Wright, 58; John Schneider, 64. Happy Birthday: Keep your eye on the ball. Stay focused on what’s important to you, and rely on the experience and knowledge you’ve honed to reach your personal, financial and physical goals. Be innovative. Set high standards, and […]
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Arrive Alive contest open to all Maine graduating seniors
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is sponsoring the 20th annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest, open to all graduating high school seniors in Maine. Due to the number of entries received, the contest is limited to seniors only. Seniors may enter by submitting a creative project of their choice that sends a message to their peers […]
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Aquarius: Take charge; send a vibe that will not let anyone take advantage of you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Russell Crowe, 60; Jackie Chan, 70; John Oates, 76; Francis Ford Coppola, 85. Happy Birthday: Do everything in your power to reach your goal. Stay focused on what matters most, and reach out to those with something to contribute. Become the spokesperson; advocate and make the world a better place. […]