DEAR DR. ROACH: My son has been diagnosed with a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. I had never heard of this. He has been told that his brain pressure is lower than normal. This caused him to have severe headaches, and he says that his ears feel like they are going to explode. He can only […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Put your energy to work for you, not someone trying to exploit your talents.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shaquille O’Neal, 53; Connie Britton, 58; D.L. Hughley, 62; Rob Reiner, 78. Happy Birthday: Refuse to let emotional pressure get to you. Pour your energy into something concrete that contributes to your journey and enables you to utilize your attributes fully. Expand your interests, friendships and knowledge to ensure you […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Woman’s high school reunions always open old wounds
DEAR ABBY: This year was our high school class’s 50th reunion. My husband and I graduated together from the same school. We have attended every reunion, and at each one of them received the same reactions from classmates. They always talk to my husband, shake his hand or hug him, but look at my name […]
Posted inSun Spots
Fairbanks Union Church in Farmington accepting anything Christmas for fall sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: When you are decluttering and culling your Christmas décor and other holiday items, Fairbanks Union Church in Farmington is willing to take them. We will collect all Christmas items, including ornaments, trees, wreaths, garlands, lights, linens, dishes, books, music, village scenes, inside and outside decorations, ugly Christmas sweaters, anything Christmas! We will […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Maine State Ballet to present ‘Don Quixote’ in March, April
The ballet follows the journey of the knight-errant Don Quixote and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, as they embark on a quest to find the enchanting Dulcinea.
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 5
100 Years Ago: 1925 Dr. Charles H. Tobie of Mechanic Falls left an estate valued at $43,500 according to a petition for administration filed with the register of probate in Auburn, Wednesday. Of this $40,000 is personal estate, and the remaining $3,500 real estate. The heirs are Mrs. Emma E. Tobie, widow of Dr. Tobie, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Claritin-D greatly reduces cold symptoms for 84-year-old man
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have found what seems like an almost-magical way to stop the progression of the common cold and a cure for it. I am a reasonably healthy 84-year-old male with a medically sound lifestyle. Historically, I have gotten about two common colds per year that always starts with nasal congestion. It rapidly […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Trust your instincts and adjust what no longer suits your needs.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Connolly, 51; Matt Lucas, 51; Eva Mendes, 51; Penn Jillette, 70. Happy Birthday: Call on your intuition to guide you in saying and doing what’s right. Distance yourself from extremism, excess and entitlement. Embrace who you are and what you want with enthusiasm, dignity and the intent to turn […]
Posted inDear Abby
New neighbor gets more than the usual ‘welcome wagon’
DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man living in a predominantly straight community. About a year ago, a married couple moved in. One day, the husband asked me to come over and help him put a table together, which I did. He thanked me by opening a bottle of wine. Then he asked me what turns […]
Posted inSun Spots
Looking for girls’ softball pitching help
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have been trying to find someone to work with a young girl to help her improve her softball pitching skills. She will be 11 years old this summer. It has been difficult to find anyone and we are hoping you can help. There seems to be plenty of people and places […]