DEAR ABBY: My brother-in-law and his fiancee, “Shana,” have been dating for five years. They have a beautiful son and have a date set for their wedding. I have been with my husband for four years, and married for about a year. We did not have a grand wedding celebration, just a simple city-hall ceremony […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
The only way to reverse Type 2 diabetes is to get control of it
DEAR DR. ROACH: Any suggestions on how to reverse Type 2 diabetes? — C.B. ANSWER: Strictly speaking, once you have diabetes, you always have diabetes, as the diagnosis is considered “stable,” or lifelong. However, many people can get diabetes under control without medications so that the blood sugar is always in the normal range, which […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Limit your spending, but increase your hands-on effort to ensure everything goes according to plan.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bryce Dallas Howard, 42; Method Man, 52; Daniel Craig, 55; Jon Bon Jovi, 61. Happy Birthday: Address and resolve emotional issues, clear a path to freedom and channel your energy into what matters most. Recognize your purpose, put yourself first and knock on doors that offer hope and help. Make […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 2: ‘Mrs. Ethel Bean goes free’
Read more about March 2, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The dancing and card party given at the Opera House in Norway, by the high school juniors, Wednesday evening was. largely attended. The center of the floor was reserved for dancing and card tables were arranged along the sides. A table […]
Posted inSun Spots
SHAREcenter has donated supplies for member organizations to use
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would appreciate information concerning the status of the SHAREcenter, including location, hours, phone number, email address and items accepted, etc. — No name, no town ANSWER: The SHAREcenter is a nonprofit program originally formed to provide needed supplies to schools and educators. It has grown to support nonprofit organizations, municipal departments, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Ireland’s Teada Brings Energy To Old South
The Old South Church Concert Series will feature Teada at 7 p.m. Monday, March 6, at the church located at 235 Main St. in Farmington. A traditional band from Ireland with a worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, the Middle […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Damariscotta gallery to open ‘4 Perspectives’ March 2
River Arts in Damariscotta is set to present “4 Perspectives” for the month of March in the River Room at 36 Elm St. A group of four artists, who create works in a variety of media including ink, assemblage, photography, paint and print making, join together to install a vibrant, uplifting show, according to a […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife has no apreciation for man’s preferred dress
DEAR ABBY: I am a man who has been wearing lingerie for the past few decades. I discovered my love of panties when I slipped into my first pair at 17. At 22, I discovered the fun and sexiness of bras and other lingerie, and I wear them under my men’s clothing. I have gone […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Figuring out the cause behind constantly feeling cold
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife, 68, always feels cold. She has mentioned this several times to her primary care physician, and the physician checks her blood to see if an increase in thyroid medication is warranted. The reading always comes back in the normal range, and the problem is not mentioned again until the next […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Look for answers and discuss possibilities with someone who can offer a different perspective regarding available choices.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Bieber, 29; Kesha, 36; Lupita Nyong’o, 40; Ron Howard, 69. Happy Birthday: Stick to what you know and do well this year, and you won’t be disappointed. Rid yourself of whatever has no meaning or purpose to make free time for things that matter. Anger is a waste of […]