CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nolan Gould, 24; Julia Roberts, 55; Bill Gates, 67; Annie Potts, 70. Happy Birthday: Reward yourself. Plan to do something this year that makes you happy. Refuse to let negativity stand between you and what you desire most. Speak up, ask and you shall find out how to make your […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Prevention of osteoperosis necessary due to drug’s side effect
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, and along with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, I have been taking 1 mg of anastrozole daily. The bone mineral density of my left hip has not changed significantly. The bone density of my lumbar spine has decreased 6.3% compared to 2020. Several of the […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Maine Music Society hosts 5th annual Silent Auction in November
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Music Society’s 5th annual Online Auction will take place Nov. 5 through 16. Bidders will be able to preview items Nov. 4 to prepare to bid when the site goes live at 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. The auction will close at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. Included are fishing […]
Posted inDr. Roach, Uncategorized
Leaky aortic valve cannot improve solely on its own
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had a leaky aortic valve for approximately six years. I recently had an echocardiogram using Doppler. The last test I received was three years ago, which came back with a reading of mild-to-moderate aortic regurgitation. It initially started out as mild, then increased to mild-to-moderate in 2019. My test results for […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Encore, Nation / World
Alan Jackson to get CMA lifetime achievement award
Country star Alan Jackson will receive the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award in November
Posted inEncore
Maine Music Society announces 5th annual Online Auction
Looking for a unique shopping experience? Take a look at the assortment offered in the The Maine Music Society’s 5th annual Online Auction beginning at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. Items include everything from fishing flies tied by a local expert fly fisherman to homemade breads to a brand-new bike, vacation rentals, gift certificates […]
Posted inEncore
‘Clue: On Stage’ to be presented at Oak Hill High School’s Little Theatre in the Woods
Oak Hill High School Drama Club presents “Clue: On Stage” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5, and also at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Little Theatre in the Woods at Oak Hill High School in Wales. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, […]
Posted inEncore
Stan Davis returns to Oasis of Music
Local favorite Stan Davis returns to the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. Stan Davis is a Maine singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His latest CD, “Walking the Hathaway Road,” presents songs about Maine life, grandchildren and love of all kinds. His finger-style guitar playing, evocative […]
Posted inDear Abby, Uncategorized
Woman’s temper torpedoes rocky three-year romance
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 59-year-old single man who was dating a 42-year-old woman for the past three years. The whole time we dated she was going through a divorce. I supported her and helped her through it. The papers were signed four months ago. Her relationship with her ex started when she was 16 and […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Leaky aortic valve cannot improve solely on its own
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had a leaky aortic valve for approximately six years. I recently had an echocardiogram using Doppler. The last test I received was three years ago, which came back with a reading of mild-to-moderate aortic regurgitation. It initially started out as mild, then increased to mild-to-moderate in 2019. My test results for […]