DEAR READERS: Twenty-five years ago tomorrow, I told you about a new, nationwide effort to honor and remember our nation’s troops, veterans and families by seeking out and preserving their war correspondence from every conflict in U.S. history. The response was overwhelming. The founder of this initiative, Andy Carroll, just told me that, as of […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
COVID might have triggered an achalasia diagnosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have achalasia, which I understand is quite rare. Can you tell me the cause, and is it in any way related to the COVID vaccination? I heard from one professional doctor that it might be. I had excessive coughing before, during and long after recovery from COVID. Could it have damaged […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Fundraiser for Pleasant St. Drop-in Center
DEAR SUN SPOTS: OTTO Pizza at 730 Center St. in Auburn is hosting a Dining for Dollars Fundraiser to benefit the Pleasant St. Drop-In Center. A percentage of each purchase from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, will go directly to the organization. — Sue, no town ANSWER: The Drop-in Center is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation […]
Posted inEncore
‘My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories’ opens at The Public Theatre
“My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories” will be staged at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. “My Witch” is the tale of the brains, heart and courage it took for a gentle kindergarten teacher from Cleveland, Ohio to become The Wicked Witch of The West as well as one of the most famous character actresses of […]
Posted inEncore
Faceplant to play at Mixers
Faceplant will take the stage from 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band covers songs by bands from the 60’s to present including songs by artists such as Tom Petty, The Beatles, Green Day, Billy Joel, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. There is no cover charge and […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Primo Cubano concert planned in Bath
A Primo Cubano concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. They plays traditional Cuban dance music called Son dating back to the turn of the 20th Century. The band was formed in 2007 by founder, Paul D’Alessio after an inspiring artist exchange trip […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Nov. 9
100 Years Ago: 1923 A three hour snowstorm which started in Waterville around 8 pm developed into an embryonic storm by 11 pm Thursday night. It was the first storm of the year. 50 Years Ago: 1973 A state award was presented to Bates College last night in a ceremony at Colby College in Waterville. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Take care of your emotional and physical well-being,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nick Lachey, 50; Eric Dane, 51; Susan Tedeschi, 53; Lou Ferrigno, 72. Happy Birthday: Focus on what makes you happy. Spending time with people who bring out the best in you or enjoy the same things as you will keep you updated. Look for opportunities that stimulate your mind and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife’s online chats with man irk hovering husband
DEAR ABBY: I discovered last year that my wife was exchanging flirty texts with a local man and had been doing so for years. I found out when I uncovered an image of an adult toy in her phone’s deleted images. At the time, I nearly divorced her, but although our marriage went through a […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Doctor orders cardiac catheterization to diagnose lung issue
DEAR DR. ROACH: My pulmonary specialist has recently suggested that I go on oxygen due to my low oxygen levels. He says that in order to diagnose a pulmonary blood pressure problem, I need to have this highly specialized test done called a cardiac catheterization. After reading about it online, I am wondering if there […]