DEAR DR. ROACH: My urologist prescribed Elmiron for my interstitial cystitis (IC), and it worked well. But the cost became prohibitive, so he suggested Zyrtec at bedtime. While it’s not quite as good as Elmiron, Zyrtec is working for me. My question is, how safe is it to stay on Zyrtec indefinitely? — Anon. ANSWER: […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Use your voice to let others know how you feel.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mena Suvari, 45; Kelly Hu, 56; Peter Gabriel, 74; Stockard Channing, 80. Happy Birthday: Take the necessary steps to keep things running smoothly this year. You’ll accomplish the most if you stick to basics, utilize everything you can and discard what you no longer need. Simplifying your life will give […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 13
100 Years Ago: 1924 The Women and Men of the Farm Bureau will hold a joint meeting Thursday, Feb. 14. The subjects for the men are to be labor saving methods in dairy, poultry and potato farming; the subject for the women will be basketry. A picnic lunch will be served. 50 Years Ago: 1974 […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn church hosting bean supper with entertainment on Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn will serve a bean supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. The menu will include baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, coleslaw, breads, beverages and homemade pies. The Park Avenue Pickers will entertain at 4:30. For additional information, contact the church office at 782-3972. — Steve, Minot […]
Posted inEncore
Bridgton Jazz ensemble to perform benefit concert at Franco Center
The 17-member Bridgton Jazz ensemble will perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, in Heritage Hall at the Franco Center, at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. This is a fundraiser by the Bridgton Jazz ensemble for the families and victims of the Oct. 25, 2023 shootings in Lewiston. The ensemble includes musicians and vocalists […]
Posted inEncore
Trinity Commons to host a contradance
An evening of dancing – featuring a contradance – will be held Friday, Feb. 16, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. A family dance with music provided by an “all-comers” band will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; a contradance will be held from 8-10:30 p.m. Maggie Robinson will do the teaching and calling, with the music […]
Posted inEncore
NYC comics featured at Great Falls Comedy Club
Tom Zappia will headline a comedy show featuring Shane O’Connor and Shank Kumar starting at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Zappia is a New York based comic hailing from the gritty roots of New Jersey. He is a co-host of the viral sensation, “Keep It Basement,” […]
Posted inEncore
Lovell Speaker Series introduces Maine author Elizabeth Garber
The Charlotte Hobbs Library Speaker Series continues with a Zoom-only talk and discussion with Elizabeth Garber, author of “Sailing at the Edge of Disaster: A Memoir of a Young Woman’s Daring Year,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15. Her memoir tells the story of how as a bookish teen she and her younger brother […]
Posted inEncore
Johnson Hall comedy series features JJ Jones
Johnson Hall’s “On the Road” Stand-Up Comedy Series presents JJ Jones at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, at The Blind Pig Next Level in Gardiner. Hosted by Mark Turcotte, the show will also feature Dennis Price, Tim Hofmann, and Derek Cote. Each show features at least 3 comedians and runs about 90 minutes. These […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Encore, Things to Do
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue plan State Theatre performance
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will take the stage at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at State Theatre, 609 Congress St. in Portland. Trombone Shorty brings his Shorty Gras tour though Portland for a New Orleans-style party. Shorty, whose real name is Troy Andrews, has every right to toot his own horn because the music […]