DEAR DR. ROACH: My 38-year-old daughter has an impacted stomach. The doctors gave her antibiotics to take with her food. She still cannot eat much, because it makes her so sick to eat anything. She tries eating soft foods like soup. She’s tough, and has had Type 1 diabetes since age 11. Can you help […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Someone who wants your attention will mislead you to get their way. Put your needs first and finish what you start.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lili Reinhart, 26; Ben Savage, 42; Jean Smart, 71; Jacqueline Bisset, 78. Happy Birthday: Think about what you want to convey to others and what you are trying to achieve this year. Call on people with something to contribute who can change the dynamics of a situation you face. Don’t […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Boston Tea Party patriot to be honored in Turner next month
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Dec. 16, 2023, the country will celebrate the 250th anniversary of The Boston Tea Party. Members of The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum will be placing a commemorative marker at the burial site of every known participant in the Boston Tea Party. Turner had its own “true patriot.” Joseph Ludden […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 12
100 Years Ago: 1922 The local chapter of the Red Cross was on the job at the Maine State Fair last week. During the five days of the fair, attendants at the Red Cross tent treated over fifty persons for injuries. Many people expressed surprise at the fact that all treatments were free. As an […]
Posted inDear Abby
Couple mending relationship eye speed bump on the path
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a long-term relationship with my boyfriend, “Mack,” for about 25 years. Eleven years ago we became more like roommates. I asked him to go to couples counseling, but he adamantly refused. He said, “If you don’t like it, find someone else.” Long story short, I began an affair with an […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Physician revokes driver’s license without an explanation
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife’s handicap parking placard expired, and she asked her primary care physician to fill out a renewal application. The new placard was received, followed by a letter from the DMV instructing my wife to return her license within 10 days because a medical professional had deemed it unsafe for her to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Reach out to people you trust to get things done, and create a plan that allows you to use your skills to the best of your ability.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Potter, 27; Emmy Rossum, 36; Jennifer Hudson, 41; Benjamin McKenzie, 44. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to detail, slow down and give yourself a chance to breathe, dream and plan your next move. Calculate your position, and map the journey that will take you where you want to go. Plan […]
Posted inSun Spots
Rotary shredding event held off until spring
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Has the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club established a date and location for the collection of documents to be shredded this fall? — Brian, no town ANSWER: The Rotary opted not to hold a fall shredding event this year. Their next document shredding event will be held in the spring and is scheduled for […]
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Line in the sand of sons’ habit of dropping by
DEAR ABBY: In our 20 years of marriage, my wife’s two sons have frequently stopped by or called ahead with literally 10 minutes to a half-hour’s notice. It usually happens around mealtime, when we aren’t prepared for feeding multiple people. I plan every meal in advance, and would welcome them to visit with a little […]