DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for 34 years. During most of them, I was unfaithful. I never felt like I was truly married because my husband never gave me the time of day, but I liked my marital status because, I guess, we were companions. As soon as my kids married and the nest was […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Wolfberry and frankincense do not prevent cancer recurrence
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a female over 90 years old who has been urged to take an essential oil wolfberry supplement with a drop of frankincense to prevent cancer. I recently had a mastectomy in my left breast. Please comment. — D.H. ANSWER: Wolfberry, also called goji berries, has been touted as a cancer […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Lewiston hospital needs handcrafted blankets for comfort baskets
DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston is looking for knit, crocheted or tied-off fleece blankets for our Comfort Baskets for patients. If you or your group can help replenish our stock of small lap blankets, please contact Chris Conant at St. Mary’s Mission Integration Office at 207-777-8805 or email cconant@stmarysmaine.com. Thank […]
Posted inEncore
No Guts, No Glory to play at Mixers
No Guts No Glory brings their high energy show to the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band, now a five piece, has been playing for the last 10 years. Their show is filled with classic rock music from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Doors […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 14
100 Years Ago: 1923 A poultry killing and packing demonstration was held Tuesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Spear, conducted by County Agent R. N. Atherton. Twelve birds were killed and packed for the Boston market and 12 birds were shipped alive. This demonstration is held for the purpose of […]
Posted inDear Abby
Mother unable to forgive and forget past mistakes
DEAR ABBY: I’m a recovering alcoholic who has been sober for more than 12 years. My road to sobriety has been long and dark, but I am proud of turning my life around and staying sober. My problem is how my mother treats me about it. She keeps reminding me of all the mistakes I […]
Posted inDr. Roach
A spinal spacer is one option to alleviate critical spinal stenosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 84 years old and has critical stenosis in his back. He is also diabetic (his A1C level is 8.8% with insulin), has high blood pressure that is under control, and takes amiodarone for his heart. He received an epidural for back pain, but it did not help. He is […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Listen carefully, ask questions and consider heading in a less complicated direction.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emma Kenney, 24; Dilshad Vadsaria, 38; Kimberly Williams-Paisley, 52; Robert Herjavec, 61. Happy Birthday: Embrace life, go after your dreams and be satisfied, content and stress-free. Set a budget, define what’s important to you and design a routine that meets your needs. You control your destiny. Making decisions that help […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader asks where to find the TV Guide and if Bufferin is still on the market
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to know if the TV Guides are still being published. I have not seen any in the stores. I have been collecting the Fall Previews for years. Also, I can’t find Bufferin anywhere. Is that still being made? I take it for headaches. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: Sun Spots […]
Posted inDear Abby
Young adult has trouble building relationships
DEAR ABBY: I’m 26 and not currently in a relationship. I don’t have many friends. I’d like to have more, and I try. I wasn’t popular in middle and high school, either. I have been in and out of college, so I haven’t been able to make friends there. I have worked at my job […]