DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old male who is in generally good health, except that I suffer from heart disease and acid reflux. My heart disease started in 1994 when I had three stents inserted, and I underwent an angioplasty in 1995 to have one of the stent ends opened up. In subsequent years, […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Goddaughter’s wedding is perfect
DEAR ABBY: I have a lovely goddaughter I’m estranged from. Although I had promised her she would be maid of honor at my wedding in 2015 (my second marriage), I didn’t do it. My fiance was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease, so we decided instead to have a commitment ceremony. I felt bad but didn’t contact […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Redesign your plans to fit the talent in the room or change your helpers to fulfill your original concept.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Austin Butler, 32; Tammy Townsend, 53; Donnie Wahlberg, 54; Robert De Niro, 80. Happy Birthday: Keep close tabs on your health, finances and legal matters. Precision and detail will make a difference in the outcome of such issues and bring positive results. Use charm to get the attention you desire […]
Posted inSun Spots
Friends of New Gloucester Public Library holding fall book and bake sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library announce its Fall Book and Bake Sale on Sunday, Sept. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. at the New Gloucester Community Building, 381 Intervale Road. Members of the Friends are invited to a preview sale at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join the […]
Posted inEncore
CLT’s ‘Little Mermaid’ is ‘sweeping and breathtaking’
‘This dedicated and talented group has brought the Hans Christian Andersen timeless tale to life, recreating all the vibrant color, marathon music and blockbuster feel of the Disney classic.’
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival to return to Litchfield
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival plans to celebrate its 59th festival Aug. 24-27 at the Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road in Litchfield. The festival will feature a lineup of performers, the Blistered Fingers Kids Academy, vendors and more. The free, three-day music program for children for ages 6-18 will focus on how to play, sing and […]
Posted inDr. Roach
What is considered safe usage of NSAIDs?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been advised by my sports medicine doctor to never take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs because they are detrimental to my health. I think this is unfortunate because NSAIDs do actually work to reduce pain. Do you agree with this advice, or is there some way to take them safely? — R.K. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man unnerved by scantily clad stepdaughter
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my second wife for 10 years. Most everything is fine, but we have one area of conflict. It is regarding her daughter, my stepdaughter, who has grown from a cute little 9-year-old into a beautiful 19-year-old. The problem is her attire around the house. She routinely wears a […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Listen to what others contribute and fine-tune your playbook until you are satisfied that success will follow.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cameron Monaghan, 30; Steve Carell, 61; Angela Bassett, 65; Madonna, 65. Happy Birthday: Expect to face ups and downs this year. Refuse to let temptation win or your dreams slip away. Shake off negativity, and don’t let the changes or decisions others make alter your plans. Be true to yourself […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 16
100 Years Ago: 1923 About 500 left for Old Orchard by special train on the fourth annual outing of the Dingley-Foss Co. of Auburn, at 8:30 Thursday morning. No special program has been arranged, but those on the outing will be granted reduced prices at restaurants and amusement places for the day. J. C. Shepard […]