CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alyson Stoner, 30; Chris Hemsworth, 40; Ben Gibbard, 47; Hulk Hogan, 70. Happy Birthday: Observation is your best bet when dealing with unpredictable situations. Control your emotions and look for choices that are less stressful. Maintenance will be necessary as you navigate from one position to the next. Change may […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Ibuprofen greatly lessens symptoms of nocturia
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am writing in regarding my husband, who has had nocturia since around the age of 24. He gets up three to four times a night, sometimes more if he drank liquids before bed or had a salty meal. He has undergone a bladder emptying study with a urologist that was normal, […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Resources and support available for homeless transgender people
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a trans female friend who is having a difficult time and I don’t have any suggestions for her. She’s living in her car, having been thrown out of the house by her ex-wife and cannot find a job though she is willing to work. She also has legal issues she […]
Posted inDear Abby
Young nephew always inserted into adult gatherings
DEAR ABBY: My brother is 53. He has one child, my 12-year-old nephew, “Conner.” Our father was difficult, and neither of us has many happy memories of times we shared with him. Perhaps in response to this, my brother seems incapable of socializing without his son. Many times, he suggests outings to my husband or […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 10
100 Years Ago: 1923 Callers on the president get the impression that Mr. Coolidge is determined to carry out prohibition policies of the Harding administration, Washington dispatch says. 50 Years Ago: 1973 The final play of the 1973 Theater at Monmouth Repertory season will be William Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale”. This will open at Cumston Hall, Monmouth […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Alkaline water doesn’t provide more health benefits than tap
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently admitted to the hospital after a fall and required IV hydration. Since then, I have seen advertisements for water everywhere. I will admit to feeling better when drinking alkaline water with electrolytes. The issues are cost and so many used up bottles in landfills. I have been a tap […]
Posted inSun Spots
There were some cross words for recent newspaper puzzles
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just read your column this morning (Aug. 7) and wanted to let you know that yes, the daily crossword was totally changed. I’m sure you’ll get many letters and/or emails agreeing with the letter writer in today’s column. If the editors haven’t noticed the change, then I would say they don’t […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Be a good listener, and you’ll gain access to inside information that can lead to a healthy investment.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Gates, 46; Justin Theroux, 52; Antonio Banderas, 63; Rosanna Arquette, 64. Happy Birthday: Listen to your inner voice, and take the road that leads to a better place. Refuse to let the decisions others make decide your next move. Think for yourself, and only make changes that feel comfortable. […]
Posted inEncore
Sabattus resident publishes debut novel
Jennifer Rinko of Sabattus has published her debut novel “Truly Madly Deeply” (under the pen name Jennifer Rudy) in early July. Rinko is a fifth grade teacher at Oak Hill Middle School, an ’09 graduate of Oak Hill High School and an alumni of the University of Maine at Farmington. “Truly Madly Deeply” is a […]
Posted inEncore
Drunk In Public to play at Mixers on Friday
Drunk In Public will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays a blend of classic rock, pop, country, ’80s& ’90s tunes, and more. There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking. Mixers is located at 136 Sabattus Rd., Sabattus.