DEAR SUN SPOTS: Readers may want to know what you need to do to receive the $850 inflation-relief check being issued by the state of Maine. SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging, and AARP are collaborating to assist individuals in filing tax returns to qualify for that check. Appointments for Thursday, Aug. 11 […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Long-term use of cortisone increases risk of bone fractures
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is it true that a person over 55 years of age can have bone density problems? Does drinking milk and taking calcium with vitamin D help with this condition? Also, some people take oral cortisone for arthritis. Doesn’t this make the bones more susceptible to bone breakage? Some doctors don’t feel men […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 4
100 Years Ago: 1922 Wassee Cottage named from Lake Pennesseewassee, on the shore of Norway’s beautiful lake, is one of the most popular places along the road, and has now proved a lucky selection. The cottage is a modern tea room, containing three rooms, a kitchenette 7×10, equipped with conveniences for quick service, the store […]
Posted inDear Abby
Elderly mom struggles to adjust to senior living
DEAR ABBY: My elderly mother spent her entire adult life spending her men’s money, and now she has morphed into an entitled, self-absorbed and vapid woman. She blew through her inheritance years ago with no regard for future needs. I have now moved her into senior housing near me. She wants to make friends, but […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Share only what’s necessary. A novel approach to work will separate you from the competition.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cole Sprouse, 30; Dylan Sprouse, 30; Meghan Markle, 41; Barack Obama, 61. Happy Birthday: Take on more. Be diverse and receptive to new concepts and ideas. Learn all you can to help bring about positive change. Consider what makes you happy and incorporate what you discover into your everyday routine. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Nutrition programs through USDA offered
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston School Nutrition Program is obligated to post free USDA program information offered to children in the Lewiston School District. The Maine Department of Education oversees several USDA Food and Nutrition Services programs and initiatives that provide healthy food to children. Each of these programs helps fight hunger and obesity. Below […]
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
The Veggies take the stage from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The Veggies are Don Hebert, Anna Hunnewell, Ray Tardif, Moe McKenna, and Shawn Callahan. Mixers celebrates owner Christina with a birthday party featuring Tattooed Lies from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6. Tattooed Lies is a […]
Posted inEncore
Local filmmakers win prizes at 25th Maine International Film Festival
The Maine Film Center announces the winners of the Tourmaline and Audience Favorite Prizes from the 25th annual Maine International Film Festival (MIFF). Running from July 8-17, this year’s MIFF featured nearly 100 films, 22 of which were made in Maine. The Tourmaline Prizes, awarded for the first time this year and named for Maine’s […]
Posted inEncore
Author BJ Bangs hosting local book signings
Award-winning Maine author BJ Bangs is hosting three local book signings in August for her new book, “Who Needs Men, I’ve Got Cats.” The book is a recipient of a 2021 Certificate of Excellence Award from the International Cat Association. On Sunday, Aug. 14, she will be at the First Choice Animal Care Appreciation Event, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Pros of adding medication outweigh small risk of bleeding
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 79 years old and have coronary artery disease. In 2006, I had a heart attack, followed by an angioplasty and a drug-eluting stent in my left anterior descending artery. I had that done again in the same artery in May 2021. I get an irregular heartbeat, and after I wore a […]