DEAR DR. ROACH: I have prostate cancer. My PSA levels were as high as 48, and I’m taking medication to lower the numbers to 40. My urologist has recommended a high-intensity focused ultrasound after reviewing my MRI and biopsy results. Apparently, the cancer has not spread beyond the prostate. I was told that this procedure […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Husband’s fantasies have opposite effect for wife
DEAR ABBY: I have been married 30 years. Our marriage has been a happy one. My husband supports me through everything. Our problems come up in the bedroom. A few years ago, he wanted to add “spice” to our relationship with a threesome. I agreed to try it if it would make him happy. Now […]
advertisement
Posted inSun Spots
Woman’s Literary Union offering space for November craft fair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re looking for local crafters and vendors for the Woman’s Literary Union Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foss Manion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn. The price is $20 for a 6-foot space with a table and chair available for an additional $5. […]
Posted inEncore
Rockin’ Recons to play for audience at Poland Spring Inn
The Rockin’ Recons, one of the 4 original bands from the PAL Hop Days of the ‘60s, will play at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Poland Spring Inn. Since the reforming of the group in 1987 after a 20 year hiatus the band continues to perform. The Rockin’ Recons play a blend […]
Posted inEncore
Ater to headline comedy show at CBU
Johnny “Friggin” Ater will deliver stand-up comedy at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. Ater is a life-long Mainer and arguably one of the state’s funniest, down-home comedians. He offers up hilarious and honest stories about life, family, relationships, work, and his colorful local friends. His rubber-like facial expressions […]
Posted inEncore
Duo to play seasonal preludes for Oasis of Music
Flautist Cris Lansley and pianist Brad Howard will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. For this program, the duo will perform the music of Charles Callahan (b. 1951), an award-winning composer from Cambridge, Massachusetts. The program will consist of a group of […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 27
100 Years Ago: 1922 It is reported that Merrymeeting Bay is full of ducks and that the gunners are having good sport there. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The Navy’s official orchestra, “The Commodores,” will present a concert at the Edward Little High School gymnasium at eight o’clock Wednesday evening. Oct. 11. Sponsored by the Edward […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Reconnecting with someone like-minded will lead to something new and exciting. Find out all you can, and you will find a positive way to use this information.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lola Kirke, 32; Anna Camp, 40; Tamara Taylor, 52; Scott Lawrence, 59. Happy Birthday: Play to win. Put a strategy in place that will help you turn something you aren’t happy with into something that brings you joy. Take responsibility for your happiness, and throw your time and effort into […]
Posted inDr. Roach
First drink of alcohol incites face flushing and anxiety
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old man in excellent health. I don’t take any medication, except for simvastatin for over 15 years. My cholesterol is now below 200. But, a problem started about eight months ago. When sitting with friends, I’ll have my first drink of beer. Within a minute, my face gets bright […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man can’t get his wife to the church on time
DEAR ABBY: Punctuality is important to me. My husband has many great qualities, but punctuality is not one of them. We have been married 20-plus years and, after many discussions, have not been able to come to agreement on this. We are late to church almost every Sunday and to most parties and family events. […]