100 Years Ago: 1923 Henry Ford today declared he, “like a great many of the American people,” feels that the country is “safe with Coolidge,” and that he himself would never consider running against Mr. Coolidge on any ticket. “I believe it is the wise and natural thing for the people to agree on the […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Urinary retention ensues due to anesthesia coupled with BPH
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old male. I have had benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) for more than 20 years, and it is getting progressively worse. I had urinary retention after my ankle surgery in 2019 and had to go to the emergency room to get catheterized. I was lucky that the ER doctor made […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Wife asks husband to do more to boost cash flow
DEAR ABBY: I’m a paramedic. My wife constantly asks me to pick up additional 12-hour shifts so we have more money coming in, but says she can’t do any more overtime at her job. She says she does so much work around the house that it makes us even. She takes vacation time to go […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 18
100 Years Ago: 1923 The employees of Mutual Benefit Association members of the International Mill were invited Sunday evening to St. Rocco Hall, where a smoke talk was enjoyed. The feature of the evening’s program was the minstrel show presented by local talent after which a splendid lunch was served. 50 Years Ago: 1973 When the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Be bold, and the opportunities that develop will stabilize your domestic life and meaningful relationships.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Aguilera, 43; Katie Holmes, 45; Brad Pitt, 60; Steven Spielberg, 77. Happy Birthday: Take your time and do things right the first time. Listen, evaluate and make every move and moment count. Let your enthusiasm lead the way, but your discipline and insight must take precedence. Stick to the […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Sun Spotter adds to Sun Spots Christmas book list
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What a delightful list of Christmas stories in the Dec. 15 Sun Spots. So many authors you listed are among my favorites, too. My Number One favorite Christmas author is Richard Paul Evans. Every Christmas he turns out a lovely uplifting story. My very favorite ever was “The Mistletoe Promise.” Another author […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man proves to be more crybaby than caretaker
DEAR ABBY: I was just released from the hospital, and I suspect my husband is tapping his foot waiting for me to fix him lunch. He isn’t doing or saying anything overt, like “Get up and make me lunch,” but it’s more like he is whining about the options in front of him — peanut […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Concentrate on fitness, personal growth and self-improvement.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Milla Jovovich, 48; Bill Pullman, 70; Eugene Levy, 77; Ernie Hudson, 78. Happy Birthday: Trust your intuition to point you in the best direction. Opportunity is apparent, but it’s up to you to make the changes conducive to taking advantage of what comes your way. Be wary of anyone trying […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 16
100 Years Ago: 1923 A bull, the property of George Lachapelle of College Road, Lewiston, which escaped from its barn Saturday, terrorizing the neighborhood, met its death Monday morning at the hands of “Sureshot” McGraw of the Lewiston Police Department, who with his companion Policeman Sheffield raced to the neighborhood this morning, braved the onrushing […]
Posted inDear Abby
Spouse can no longer tolerate wife’s life style
DEAR ABBY: Is it normal to be disgusted by your wife’s lack of concern about her appearance and her belongings? My wife drives a $50,000 car that never gets washed and is so filled with “stuff” that seldom can she take even one passenger. Her side of the bedroom is just as bad. She never […]