DEAR ABBY: My grandson is 6 and very sensitive, maybe too sensitive. He’s also lovable, super scientific-minded, good-hearted and generous with his little sister. However, he still uses a diaper at night and has CVS (cyclical vomiting syndrome). It’s heartbreaking. For that reason, he’s on a special gluten- free, no flour, no chocolate diet. The […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Listen to your inner voice regarding love, health and personal growth.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Long, 45; Zachary Quinto, 46; Dana Carvey, 68; Dennis Haysbert, 69. Happy Birthday: Think, establish your position and show kindness in everything you do this year. Aim to please, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Stick to your principles, and put your energy where it makes the […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Recurrent condition prompts patient to consider circumsion
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have some questions about adult men getting circumcised. I am 93 and of reasonably good health. I do take some medicines — a diuretic, a blood pressure control medication and a statin. All my life, I’ve had problems with balanitis, but I’ve only had problems with posthitis in recent years. I […]
Posted inSun Spots
Wales church women’s group hosting Yard and Bake Sale on Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Wales Presbyterian Church Women’s Group will hold a Yard and Bake Sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 668 Pond Road/Route 132 in Wales. For more information or to donate items (no clothing), contact Cheryl Foss at 754-2926 or Susan Bisson at 754-4185. — Susan, Monmouth ANSWER: This […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 1
100 Years Ago, 1923 Among the recent gifts to the Auburn Public Library are 230 volumes of miscellaneous art books from the Auburn Art Club. This was the beginning of a library of excellent books started many years ago. It was turned over by vote of the club recently. The library has also been given […]
Posted inDear Abby
Off-leash dogs harass petite walker on trail
DEAR ABBY: I live in an area with a large number of dog owners who frequent the same walking trails I do. On several occasions, I have encountered dogs that are off-leash and running ahead of their owners. Sometimes the owner isn’t even in sight. On several occasions, dogs have jumped up on me, almost […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Be imaginative and you’ll come up with a new way to entertain yourself.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Willow Shields, 23; Amy Schumer, 42; Heidi Klum, 50; Morgan Freeman, 86. Happy Birthday: Pick up the slack, and don’t stop until you reach your goal. Refuse to let anyone pile on extra responsibilities if it helps them more than you. Call the shots instead of giving others power over […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Dealing with chronic edema and venous insufficiency
DEAR DR ROACH: I am in my early 90s and was diagnosed with “venous insufficiency” in both legs about 20 years ago. Over the years, I have attempted to deal with chronic edema in both ankles and feet by using elevation and compression devices. Of course, these are only temporary measures and only provided a […]
Posted inSun Spots
Turner Debuts Farmers’ Market
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The town of Turner is excited to announce the formation of a Farmers Market! This community effort will be held Tuesdays beginning June 6 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on the beautiful green in front of the former Natural History Club at 442 Turner Center Road. This is just across from the […]
Posted inEncore
Bowdoin International Music Festival announces schedule for 59th season
The Bowdoin International Music Festival returns for its 59th season of presenting world-renowned classical musicians. The festival will produce nearly 100 performances over six weeks – running from Monday, June 26, through Friday, Aug. 4). There will be free concerts daily. The festival’s summer institute runs alongside public performances, bringing to Maine 275 young musicians […]