CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Van Der Beek, 47; Freddie Prinze Jr., 48; Camryn Manheim, 63; Aidan Quinn, 65. Happy Birthday: Rise above controversy this year. Deal with situations before they have a chance to grow. Be clear regarding your wants and needs if someone tries to invade your privacy or space or to […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Discovery of lunch plans derails couple’s marriage
DEAR ABBY: I have known my husband for 10 years. We have been married for four. We love each other very much, but I did something that has caused him to no longer trust me, and he won’t forgive me. I went to a pub while my husband was at a class. I told him […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
A low T-score and a low Z-score signify severe osteoporosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: The results for my last bone density test show not only a T-score but also a Z-score. For my spine (L1 through L4), the T-score is -3.4, while the Z-score is -1.4. Can you please explain the difference between the two measurements? I realize that I have osteoporosis; this is something that […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 8
100 Years Ago: 1924 An Ohio man, who enjoyed a stay at Norway’s Wayside Camp for Tourists, takes pains to write to Maine his appreciation of eastern hospitality. “It can’t be beaten out West,” is his verdict. 50 Years Ago: 1974 Something new in the regulation of traffic flow is being tried in Lewiston for […]
Posted inSun Spots
Readers request answers regarding new Maine license plates
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have had my license plate number since I registered my first car. I read your answer about the new Maine license plate (Feb. 28 Sun Spots) but it didn’t state if we will receive our current license plate in the mail or if we have to request it. I did read […]
Posted inEncore
Monmouth Community Players announces the cast of ‘Heathers: The Musical’
The cast for “Heathers: The Musical,” has been announced for the upcoming production presented by the Monmouth Community Players. The show presents the story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy teenager who wants to be cool. She hustles her way into the most powerful clique at Westerberg High, the Heathers. After Veronica falls in love with […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Be the driving force that gets you where you want to go.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Giselle Eisenberg, 17; Jenna Fischer, 50; Rachel Weisz, 54; Bryan Cranston, 68. Happy Birthday: Declutter and improve your life. Let go of what’s holding you back or taking up real estate you need to move forward. Change will lead to opportunities that have been stifled for too long. It’s time […]
Posted inDear Abby
Daughter’s open marriage reveal gives parent pause
DEAR ABBY: My daughter and her husband have been together for 10 years, married for three of them. They have a 1-year-old daughter. I have just learned they may be getting a divorce. My son-in-law is very controlling as well as verbally and emotionally abusive. He yells, swears and slams doors over the littlest things. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Symptoms of wobbliness ensue after various procedures
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an almost 70-year-old male. I’m 6 feet and 2 inches tall, and I weigh 174 pounds. I quit smoking in May 1988. I drink little to no alcohol (although I have had periods of moderate to heavy use in my life). I have been a runner and moderate strength trainer […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 7
100 Years Ago: 1924 The members of several classes at Gardiner High School enjoyed a party on Thursday afternoon at the school building. It was called “The Penny Age Day.” Each student was asked to bring as his or her contribution as many pennies as they were years old and the results were very satisfactory from a […]