DEAR ABBY: I recently found out that my 20-year high school reunion took place and I wasn’t invited. I’m still occasionally in touch with several friends from high school and easy to find on social media. I did attend my 10-year reunion, although I may not have received an invite myself because I went as […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Trust in your ability to get things done according to your specifications.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emily Browning, 35; C. Thomas Howell, 57; Tom Waits, 74; Ellen Burstyn, 91. Happy Birthday: Trust your instincts, abilities and experience to reach your destination of choice this year. Expand your skills, qualifications and outlook to mesh with what’s trending that offers the highest return. Refuse to let emotions interfere […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Lite salt is OK for use, except in people with kidney disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been using “lite salt,” which has 50% less sodium than regular table salt. Do you agree that this is OK? — C.D. ANSWER: Lower-sodium salt substitutes are generally made from potassium salts; sometimes they’re all potassium, and sometimes they’re a mixture of sodium and potassium salts. The evidence is pretty […]
Posted inEncore
‘A Christmas Carol’ production heralds revival of Lisbon High School drama program
The Lisbon High School Drama Club production offers a faithful adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” Dickens’ classic tale of redemption through the timely intervention of the Spirits of Christmas, will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Lisbon High School […]
Posted inEncore
Monmouth Community Players holding auditions for production of ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’
The Monmouth Community Players announces auditions for the first show of the 2024 season, “Peter and the Starcatcher” by Rick Elice. Auditions will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, and from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, at the Winthrop Congregational Church. Auditions will consist of individual monologues (available on our website), […]
Posted inEncore
Just Us entertainers to perform in family Christmas show at Franco Center
The “Just Us” Entertainers are reuniting for a special holiday reunion fundraiser concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Nel Meservier, spokesperson and keyboard player for the group, said, “The Just Us Entertainers will perform traditional and nontraditional Christmas songs. We like to have fun and we like […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 6
100 Years Ago: 1923 The women of the Auburn YMCA Auxiliary held a large and pleasing meeting this week at the building when six new members were taken in. Any woman of the twin cities who has connections who are members of the organization will be warmly welcomed into this auxiliary. At present the women […]
Posted inDear Abby
Parents upset by daughter’s opaque and dodgy love life
DEAR ABBY: Three days before my daughter “Ginger’s” wedding, her fiance called to announce that he could not marry her because she’s bisexual. It’s something he knew about for a year but waited until three days before the wedding to mention. Needless to say, my husband and I were shocked, embarrassed and devastated. We had […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Make alterations based on insight into the way others respond to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lindsay Price, 47; Judd Apatow, 56; Tom Hulce, 70; JoBeth Williams, 75. Happy Birthday: Stick to the facts and be honest about how you feel and what you want to pursue this year. A direct approach to life, love and achieving happiness will give you the necessary advantage to turn […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Less-invasive procedures can help with prostate symptoms
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old male in good health with an enlarged prostate. I can’t stand going to the bathroom six times a night anymore. I tried prescription medications and didn’t like the side effects; they don’t work for me. What is the safest surgical method to correct this? — J.M. ANSWER: For […]