DEAR ABBY: I am a married man (15 years) with three children, and I am a recovering alcoholic. My marriage has been a roller coaster filled with lies, infidelity (my wife’s), abuse and drinking. I am in an outpatient alcohol program to save myself, my family and my marriage. My wife is talking to other […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Don’t be too eager to give others the benefit of the doubt.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evangeline Lilly, 44; Michael Ealy, 50; Martha Stewart, 82; Tony Bennett, 97. Happy Birthday: Don’t let uncertainty weigh you down if applying your skills will help you reach your objective. Stay focused on what’s important to you, and adapt your skills and expertise to suit trends. You have plenty to […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Is it safe to take seven treatments a day for constipation?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m severely constipated. My doctor has me on seven medications and supplements. I would like your opinion on taking all of them throughout the day. They are Movantik (I take Tylenol with codeine), magnesium citrate, MiraLAX, apple cider vinegar gummies, magnesium oxide, a probiotic and Linzess. — F.F. ANSWER: Opioids, such as […]
Posted inSun Spots
Edward Little High School Class of 1956 holding mini reunion Aug. 9
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re asking for your help one more time. The Edward Little High School Class of 1956 is having its mini reunion at Taber’s on Aug. 9 at 1 p.m. Rain date is Aug. 10. Thank you, Sun Spots, for helping us reach some of our classmates that we are unable to. — […]
Posted inEncore
The Smith Collaboration to play at Mixers on Friday
The Smith Collaboration will play at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. A high-energy, female-fronted rock band from central Maine, The Smith Collaboration has been making a name for themselves this past year – playing venues from Bar Harbor to Portland. They play your favorites from artists such […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Vienna Woods Players to present Noël Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’
Vienna Woods Players plan to present Noël Coward’s “Blithe Spirit” Aug. 10-12 at Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road in Vienna.Tell us about your event. Four show are set for 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee. Noël Coward, having been bombed out of his home and office in the […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 2
100 Years Ago: 1923 Six alligators arrived at Bear Pond park in Turner Saturday from Tampa Fla. They each measured two feet in length. Moving pictures are being held every Monday and Thursday evening at the Park. Dances are being held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. The Bear Pond orchestra will play at the Dixfield […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man repeatedly disregards wife’s specific complaint
DEAR ABBY: I’m an older woman. My husband and I have been married eight years but were together 15 years prior to our marriage. He is a wonderful, caring man in most ways. But from time to time, he snaps extremely unflattering photos of me, sends them to everyone we know and even orders enlargements […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Take a step back, consider matters and make your actions definitive.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hallie Eisenberg, 31; Sam Worthington, 47; Kevin Smith, 53; Mary-Louise Parker, 59. Happy Birthday: Concentrate on what’s important to you. Don’t get lost in the chaos or believe everything you hear. Pay attention to detail, and follow the paper trail to ensure you know who and what you are dealing […]