DEAR ABBY: Twelve years ago, my son “Will” married “Mara.” They dated in high school, wound up at the same college and eloped during their freshman year (way too young). In spite of their somewhat rocky relationship over the years, Mara and I always got along well. She became the daughter I never had, and […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
New treatments for small cell prostate cancer require testing
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother was just diagnosed with a rare form of prostate cancer, called small cell. What I’ve read doesn’t sound encouraging. Are there any new treatments? — Anon. ANSWER: Most prostate cancers start from cells that form part of the prostate gland, whose primary job is to secrete prostatic fluid. One of […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Mechanic Falls church asking for donated items for yard sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Anglican Church of the Transfiguration at 64 Elm St. in Mechanic Falls, will be holding a fundraising yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 5 in conjunction with the Mechanic Falls Community Days Celebration. If anyone wishes to donate articles for the yard sale, please call or text Eriks Petersons at […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Take pride in what you do, and don’t fear being different.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Luke Bryan, 47; Carey Hart, 48; David Hasselhoff, 71; Donald Sutherland, 88. Happy Birthday: An open mind will absorb information that will help you excel this year. Use your imagination to explore the possibilities and enrich your life. A passionate approach to life, love and happiness will prompt you to […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 17
100 Years Ago: 1923 Harry Vaughan of Arcadia street, Lewiston, proved a regular “movie hero” Tuesday afternoon when he rushed out of his house, seeing an automobile running down the hill driverless, with several children in the rear seat, and stopped the car. Vaughan did not understand the working of the machine but stuck to […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man’s decisions in life are made to please others
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 54-year-old gay man who has spent his life making decisions with everyone else in mind. Every decision, life choice, relationship and career move has been based on how I’m perceived by friends and family. Currently, I’m living with my ex in my home. I’d like to live alone, but I feel […]
Posted inDr. Roach
A cholesterol embolus gets discovered in an eye
DEAR DR. ROACH: During my recent visit with my optometrist, a retinal embolus (a Hollenhorst plaque) was discovered in my right eye. It was stated that this embolus could possibly dislodge, travel to my brain and cause a stroke. A carotid ultrasound didn’t show a problem with the blood flow there. Now I am waiting […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn resident plants apple trees, grape vines using Victory Garden voucher
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to extend my thanks to the city of Auburn for the Victory Garden Voucher I received. I was able to purchase two dwarf apple trees and two grape vines, which I probably never would have done otherwise. The application was not complicated and when I went to use the […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The High Kings plan Waterville Opera House concert
The High Kings plan to take the stage at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. After 15 years at the top of their game, the Irish folk band is still selling out venues around the world. The High Kings are celebrating 15 years together by releasing […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Control situations instead of letting someone step in, disrupt your day and take you for granted.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gareth Bale, 34; AnnaLynne McCord, 36; Corey Feldman, 52; Will Ferrell, 56. Happy Birthday: The sky’s the limit this year. Have more faith in your ability to turn your dream into a reality. Refuse to let others make decisions for you. Embrace what makes you happy, and everything else will […]