DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are always so helpful. I have questions regarding two pizza places. The first one is Heathco’s at 375 Court St. in Auburn. I noticed there is a For Sale sign on the building. Does that mean Heathco’s Pizza is moving out? My other question is about Sam’s on Main Street in […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Open Book Players will present ‘A Christmas Carol and More’
The Open Book Players will present their holiday performances of “A Christmas Carol and More” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, at Oak Hill High School in Wales. The program features the readers theatre edition of the classic Charles Dickens’ story as well as various other […]
Bride-to-be doesn’t want sister in wedding party
DEAR ABBY: I became engaged to a wonderful man five months ago. We have set a wedding date for next year. I’m ecstatic — thrilled to be planning such an important milestone in my life. I’m the youngest of five girls. Four of us are extremely close. Three of my sisters have graciously offered to […]
Cholesterol medications produce rare side effect of nightmares
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 64. I started taking statins to lower my cholesterol about two years ago. My cholesterol level sometimes went over 200, and after seesawing results, my doctor advised that I was unable to maintain a low cholesterol by diet alone and prescribed a statin. I took 10 mg of atorvastatin. I […]
Looking Back on Nov. 29: ‘Nine lives toll of big game season’
Read more about Nov. 29, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Girls are invited to make themselves “at home” at the Blue Triangle, 86 Main Street, Auburn. This “friendly place” and club room of the Y. W. C A. which always has a welcome for girls will be open from 3 to […]
Scorpio: Build a stellar reputation by going above and beyond the call of duty. Set the standard instead of lowering the bar.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anna Faris, 46; Don Cheadle, 58; Andrew McCarthy, 60; Howie Mandel, 67. Happy Birthday: A positive and open attitude will help you navigate the ups and downs this year. Don’t let being too trusting be your downfall. Be resourceful. Research and verify every bit of information you receive from outside […]
Lewiston High School Key Club project helping the homeless
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Key Club of Lewiston High School is asking for donations (disposable razors, socks, gloves, first aid kits, hats, blankets, etc.) for a project aiding the homeless for the winter. We’d love it if there was awareness brought to our projects and want it to be a community effort! These donated items […]
Couple’s marriage has become a partnership of convenience
DEAR ABBY: Although my husband and I are no longer in a romantic relationship, we are what I call “life partners.” After cancer left him impotent, he rejected any physical affection at all. I had an extramarital affair which lasted four years. My boyfriend passed away last year. I have no desire to be physically […]
Supplements taken at lower doses won’t adversely affect health
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 46-year-old woman who exercises daily for health, strength and stress relief. I also want to stay relatively lean. In order to maintain muscle mass and control fat, I’ve been advised consistently (by a Ph.D. nutritionist and a couple of “nutrition coach” trainers) to take one gram of protein […]
Looking Back on Nov. 28: ‘Five hundred boys here without a place to sleep’
Read more about Nov. 28, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Mrs. Charles L. Cushman, Mrs. E. Farrington Abbott and Mrs. J.W. Robinson of Auburn will attend the Blanche Dingley-Mathews recital at Frye Hall, Portland Friday evening. Mrs. Cushman and Mrs. Robinson will continue on to Boston on Saturday for a few […]