Read more about Jan. 14, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Belfast has a new Business and Professional Women’s club organized on Tuesday night with the next meeting to be held. Jan. 16. A nominating committee has been appointed to select officers. The organizer was Miss G. Gertrude Veazie of Bangor. 50 […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Woman wants her abusive mother-in-law kept away
DEAR ABBY: I used to have a great relationship with my mother-in-law. I considered her one of my best friends, until her severe drug and alcohol abuse began to ruin her life. Her mental health issues came out in full force, and her lashing out reached a peak shortly before I married her son. After […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Attend an event geared toward what’s important to you. Establish yourself in a community of people heading down a similar path;
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Liam Hemsworth, 33; Orlando Bloom, 46; Patrick Dempsey, 57; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 62. Happy Birthday: Control will ease stress. If inconsistency takes over, replace your plans with something that offers stability. Situations change. You’ll fall behind if you don’t adjust to fit in with the times. Being organized will help you […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Zinc supplements don’t show much benefit for prostate issues
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am taking terazosin and finasteride for my enlarged prostate. A friend has suggested taking zinc supplements and eating pumpkin seeds for additional zinc intake. Is there any proof that taking additional zinc will reduce the size of the prostate? — K.O. ANSWER: There are some theoretical reasons, based on animal studies […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 13: ‘Approaching weather could cause new blackouts’
Read more about Jan. 13, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 There will be a snowshoe hike Sunday afternoon, weather permitting. The Y.W.C A. girls will take the 2 o’clock car to Lake Grove from where they will hike to a good place for a frankfort roast. Those who wish to go […]
Posted inSun Spots
Gas Light Park in Lewiston is accessible to pedestrians but not vehicles
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding vehicle access to Gas Light Park (Jan. 11 Sun Spots), the park was restricted beginning in the summer of 2022. Pedestrian access has never been restricted, and vehicle parking is available in the small parking lot across from the park at Locust and Lincoln streets. The park has been subjected to […]
Posted inEncore
LA Arts celebrates new gallery with exhibition
Celebrating the opening of its new location and gallery space, LA Arts will host an exhibition by Maine artist Lesia Sochor, titled “REUSE • REPAIR • RECONSIDER.” The exhibition, which explores the concept of repair using the image of ripped jeans as a metaphor, will open Tuesday, Jan. 17, and run through Sunday, March 12. […]
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
The Veggies band returns to the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. They play classic rock and a little bit of country. And hair band cover band Hairy Pie is back at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14. Covering bands such as Bon Jovi, Poison, Cinderella, […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 12: ‘Leave crews, wires alone’
Read more about Jan. 12, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 With the mercury hovering around the zero mark all day Friday, snow falling and the wind blowing at a high velocity, it was remarkable that transportation is not completely tied up.The worst storm of the year was predicted, traveling east Friday. […]