Larry & Joe will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. The show is a stop along the tour of their debut album, “Nuevo South Train” produced by legendary American guitar icon Charlie Hunter. It’s a bilingual program of Bluegrass, Llanera, […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Improv comedy show set for Chocolate Church Art Center
The Doppelbloopers, an improv comedy show, is set for 7:30. p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, in the Annex of the Chocolate Church Art Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. The musical guest is Karen Gray, winner of the 2022 Maine Songwriters Association Songwriting contest. Specializing in “Whose Line” style comedy shows, the troupe performs a series […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Treating hearing loss in Meniere’s disease versus SSNHL
DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently answered a question from a reader with a friend who had sudden hearing loss with tinnitus after experiencing vertigo and dizziness. You attributed the hearing loss to sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). I have been dealing with Meniere’s disease for over eight years, and the symptoms you described are identical […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 17: ‘Mrs. Dunton gets the love bonds’
Read more about Jan. 17, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The BPW members who enjoy whist met with Mrs. L.M. Lunt at her home on Sabattus Street Monday evening. Mrs. Lamson won the highest score. In two weeks the meeting is to be at the Greyloft. A regular class will be […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Your heart must be in the right place to get the best results. An improvement at home will give you the space you need to take on a new project that can raise your income.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zooey Deschanel, 43; Michelle Obama, 59; Jim Carrey, 61; Steve Harvey, 66. Happy Birthday: If you help without asking for something in return, the rewards will surpass your expectations. A change of heart will occur if you appreciate the little things in life that put a smile on your face. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Mother has kept identity of son’s father a secret
DEAR ABBY: Thirty years ago, I had an affair with “Roger,” a married man. We worked together and fell in love. At the time, Roger was married with three children. My husband and I were separated, and I had one son. The 15-year age gap between us didn’t matter to me. I admired him. Roger […]
Posted inSun Spots
Latin teacher asks for help learning Portuguese to converse with students
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a Latin teacher at Lewiston High School and have some students who speak Portuguese. I would like to learn some Portuguese so I can speak it with them. Are there resources, such as grammar books, that people could share with me? You can reach me at 795-6791. — Bernie Fortier, no […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Denny Breau plans Stone Mountain Arts Center concert
Denny Breau and Carol Noonan with Duke Levine and Kevin Barry will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield Breau has played with Levine and Barry for many years and many records including my Rounder recordings and indie albums. He is a triple threat: […]
Posted inDr. Roach
High doses of vitamins lead to vitamin D toxicity
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed with vitamin D toxicity, according to the blood work from a month ago — my result was 122 ng/mL. I was taking high doses of vitamin D3 in pill form (15,000 IU a day for three years) bought from a drugstore. I have stopped taking it, but I […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 16: ‘Crews continue to gain’
Read more about Jan. 16, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Twenty tables of auction were enjoyed Monday afternoon at St. Margaret’s Guild of St. Michael’s parish. The high score was won by Mrs. Howard Mann and the consolation went to Mrs. Herbert R. Coffin. Refreshments were served on the small tables […]