CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cameron Monaghan, 29; Steve Carell, 60; Angela Bassett, 64; Madonna, 64. Happy Birthday: Expand your mind and interests. Go on a pilgrimage to discover what’s new and exciting that you can incorporate into your life. Accept change, but don’t let go of what’s important to you. By learning all you […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Punctal plugs can provide relief from dry eye symptoms
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 65-year-old female, non-smoker, with very dry eyes living in a dry climate. My eyes often burn and tear up, which I find curious, having been diagnosed with dry eyes. During the day, I use preservative-free eyedrops and also place a warm washcloth over my eyes. Before bedtime, I apply an […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Reader seeks owner of container of money found in BJ’s parking lot
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday, Aug. 13, my husband and I went to BJ’s in Auburn. When I got out of our vehicle I spotted a container on the ground. When I picked it up I found that there was money inside it. I reported it to customer service and asked them to page me […]
Posted inDear Abby
Retired man ready to travel while wife is still working
DEAR ABBY: I’m 62 and recently retired. My wife is 56 and still working. We have been married 32 years. She will retire at 60 to get a full pension from her company, and we have several million dollars in our retirement savings. We travel together internationally once a year for about 10 days. I […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Expect someone to overreact or to ask for too much. Limit what you contribute to a group effort.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Lawrence, 32; Joe Jonas, 33; Anthony Anderson, 52; Debra Messing, 54. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace and exhaust all resources. Refuse to let anyone limit what you can accomplish this year. Set high standards, and act rather than let anger build and relationships break down. Use your skills, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Hiatal hernia is not correlated to asthma medication
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 80 years old, still work full-time and have generally good health, except for adult-onset asthma. Advair 250/50 was prescribed for me over 10 years ago, and I’ve been taking it regularly each morning, thoroughly rinsing each time to prevent thrush. About five years ago, I developed an abdominal hernia just […]
Posted inSun Spots
Looking for owner of pendant found in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a new pendant with the store tag still attached in the Pleasant Street area of Lewiston. Please call 207-783-9739 and leave a message to describe this item and where it was purchased.—No name, no town ANSWER: We have had good luck over the years with helping lost items find their […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘Americana’ theme for 8th Annual Western Mountain Photography Show
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host the 8th annual Western Mountain Photography Show, a juried photo exhibit, from Saturday, Sept. 10, through Thursday, Oct. 6. The theme for this year’s exhibit is “Americana.” During the entire exhibit, attendees may vote for their favorite image in the People’s Choice competition. An awards reception will […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘The Music Man’ coming to stage at Chocolate Church Arts Center
A stylized production of Meredith Wilson’s classic show, “The Music Man,” will kick off the 2022 performance season at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath. The musical, with books, music, and lyrics written by Meredith Wilson, first became a hit on Broadway in 1957, when it won […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Dirty McCurdy to play in Music for Mavis concert series
Dirty McCurdy will perform as part of the Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazebo concert series at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, in Turner. Dirty McCurdy is one of Maine’s longest running bands and has been playing throughout northern New England for 25 years. The band consists of founding member Scott McCurdy, Ian […]