CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nina Dobrev, 34; Kate Middleton, 41; Dave Matthews, 56; Jimmy Page, 79. Happy Birthday: Don’t hesitate to go after your dreams. A positive change at home will motivate you to follow through with your plans and adjust your schedule to meet your demands. An overview of your life and direction […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Statins do not increase risk of death by suicide in men over 60
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read that there is a correlation between the use of statins and suicide in men over 60, especially if they have suffered chronic depression. Can you tell me if this has been studied more? — K.M. ANSWER: This concern has been studied extensively. An older class of cholesterol medication, the […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Reader acknowledges great customer service
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I had brunch with friends in a local restaurant last week. We arrived about 10:30 and the wait was long — more than an hour. We almost did not stay, but as it turned out, we are glad we did. Once the three of us were seated, our friendly, energetic server, who, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Jesse Dee and Band concert planned at Stone Mountain Arts Center
Jesse Dee and Band will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. Boston’s Dee is a singing, song-writing, guitar-playing soul man. A modern day trailblazer inspired by the old school. His passion is exploring and updating soul music for contemporary audiences. With his warm […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Put your energy where it counts and avoid discord. Be creative, offer help and do your best to make a difference.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cynthia Erivo, 36; Gaby Hoffmann, 41; Sarah Polley, 44; Shirley Bassey, 86. Happy Birthday: Embrace change and turn it into something that speaks directly to you. Be the one to enforce what you want and to set up ground rules that tailor your objectives. Start from the ground and work […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grateful family continues to honor man’s sacrafices
DEAR ABBY: My dad had a stroke. My siblings and I (there are three of us) needed someone to care for him, since we all work full time. I asked my stepson, “Miles,” who was living in Tennessee, if he could help us out by moving to Washington state and caring for Dad during the […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘Into The Woods’ to be staged in Farmington
Sandy River Players plan to stage “Into the Woods” Jan. 12-22 at the Emery Community Arts Center on Main Street in Farmington. Performance times are 7 p.m. January 12,13,14, 20, and 21, and 2 p.m. Jan. 22.. “Into the Woods” first premiered on Broadway in November of 1987. The most recent revival is currently running […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Thom Wall-Master of Modern Vaudeville in Gardiner
Thom Wall-Master of Modern Vaudeville will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Life Community Church 46 Church St. in Gardiner. The world-renowned juggler is one of the last gentleman jugglers performing in the world today, a performance style where relatable objects are manipulated in clever ways. His work with mouthstick and balance have […]
Posted inDear Abby
Sisters give cold shoulder to sibling’s new boyfriend
DEAR ABBY: I dearly love my youngest daughter. She’s the only one of my four daughters who has never married. For several months, she has been living with a man who is divorced and the father of two sons. He’s a caring father. The problem is his status as a felon, for possession of drugs […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Make room for something to add to your daily routine or put time aside to work on personal growth or something creative.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Renner, 52; Nicolas Cage, 59; Katie Couric, 66; David Caruso, 67. Happy Birthday: You’re right on regarding money. Push the envelope and finish what you start. You’ll have the following to do something great if you are hands-on and run the show. Strategize and lay out a plan that […]