100 Years Ago: 1924 The film, “Home Sweet Home,” which is to be shown at the Empire Theatre on Monday afternoon and evening together with the regular program, is brought to Lewiston under the auspices of the Women’s Literary Union, and is sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Club. The objective is bringing about […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Longtime friendship entails frequent visits from couple
DEAR ABBY: My husband is an outdoor enthusiast and has a group of guys he goes hunting with every year. One of them has started coming out west to vacation at our house twice a year and now has followed us to our warm-weather winter home. When he stays at our place, we fix all […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Pain after a total knee replacement might be due to the hip
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column about a person who had knee pain after a knee replacement. I am a retired orthopedic surgeon who performed on over 10,000 total joints of the hip, knee and shoulder in my 47 years of active surgical practice. A well-done total knee replacement does not give the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Use your power of persuasion to convince those close to you to join in and be supportive.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lady Gaga, 38; Julia Stiles, 43; Vince Vaughn, 54; Reba McEntire, 69. Happy Birthday: Taking the time to listen will lead to benefits. Decide what you want to accomplish and pick a quiet spot to work. Turn the projects you pursue this year into masterpieces. Step out of the spotlight […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader provides different phone number to call if someone finds lost cellphone in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A friend of mine lost her cellphone March 5 and is hoping someone picked it up and will return it to her. The phone is in a light lavender case. Most likely it was dropped in the parking lot at Dollar Tree at the Auburn Plaza at 730 Center St. If someone […]
Posted inEncore
Opening reception planned for exhibit of astro-photography on display in RFA gallery
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plan to host an artist reception celebrating the works of regional photographers Ben Pearson and Nick Leadley from 5:30-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., in Rangeley. The exhibit continues through Tuesday, […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 27
100 Years Ago: 1924 Policemen Sheffield and McGraw seized 5 one gallons of alcohol near the Grand Trunk freight shed Tuesday evening. The owner or owners skipped off into the darkness so that no arrests followed. The two officers received a tip early in the evening that the booze was to be delivered to that […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Steatotic liver disease can be treated with weight loss, exercise
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had right upper abdominal pain, and my doctor suspected gallbladder problems. The abdominal ultrasound showed that my gallbladder was normal, and the HIDA scan showed normal gallbladder function. But the ultrasound reported “hepatic steatosis,” aka fatty liver disease. My labs were all normal, including an ALT test of 19. My doctor […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Use your talents and intuition to win approval and inside information.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fergie, 49; Nathan Fillion, 53; Mariah Carey, 55; Pauley Perrette, 55. Happy Birthday: Be proactive when dealing with institutions and maintaining up-to-date personal information. Peace of mind will be your ticket to come and go as you please with the least stress. Take time to reinforce your connections with people […]
Posted inSun Spots
Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn seeks applications for free home repair projects
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and am wondering if you could help us with finding homes to renovate this year. The nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age and/or disability, […]