DEAR ABBY: I am the mother of two small children. I have separated from their verbally abusive, alcoholic father. I returned to my grandmother, who raised me, and tried to get a job. I couldn’t find one quickly because we went into quarantine and my uncles made me move out. I currently live in a […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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GFR goes down with age
Dear Dr. Roach: Each year when I receive results from my yearly bloodwork I notice that my GFR score keeps going down. This year is the first year that my score dropped below 60, with a score of 57. I am 66 years old, and there are no other scores in my bloodwork that would […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Waterford society to hold celebration of traditional music, dance
The Waterford Historical Society has scheduled its annual summertime music program for 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, July 7. The event will be held in the dance hall on the Waterford World’s Fair grounds, 36 Irving Green Road in North Waterford. The musical performance, descriptive talk, and traditional contra dance will feature Greg Boardman and Friends, traditional […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Norway gallery to feature South Paris artist’s work during July
Main Street Gallery plans to feature Sandra Pealer as its artist of the month for July. A reception is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 8 at 426 Main St. in Norway. The public is welcome for refreshments and a chance to meet the artist. Pealer, who paints from her studio in South […]
Posted inSun Spots
North Waterford church hosting supper featuring strawberry shortcake
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The North Waterford Congregational Church will host a supper Tuesday, July 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to raise money for the general fund. The menu includes baked beans, American chop suey, casseroles, salads, brown bread, rolls, strawberry shortcake and beverages. The price is $12 for adults and $6 for children under […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Avoid conflict, and focus on what’s important to you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Camila Mendes, 28; Sharon Conley, 51; Melora Hardin, 55; Gary Busey, 78. Happy Birthday: Your expectations and energy level are high this year. Having a strategy in place and a goal in mind will be essential if you want to take advantage of opportunities that come your way. Be bold […]
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Victim of physical violence still wrestles with impact
DEAR ABBY: Many years ago, I was the victim of a violent assault that my then-11-year-old daughter witnessed. It traumatized both of us, but me, the worst. I completely dove off the deep end. I started drinking and smoking pot, and quit going to church. My whole personality changed. I dumped every moment with my […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 29
100 Years Ago: 1922 About 150 were present at the banquet held in the New Hartwell Restaurant, Lisbon Falls, this evening. The occasion was the 20th anniversary of the Lisbon Falls Board of Trade and the dedication of the Hartwell Restaurant. About 26 members of the Lisbon Chamber of Commerce were present as guests of […]
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What to expect after a rotator cuff tear repair
Dear Dr. Roach: I had an MRI that showed three of my four rotator cuff tendons have complete tears. I can only lift my right arm midway. I cannot comb my hair, and I’m right-handed. I cannot lift a glass or coffee cup to put on a shelf in kitchen cabinets. I have some pain […]
Posted inSun Spots
Young garage sale shopper left camera battery charger behind
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This note is for the little boy who bought a camera at a garage sale the weekend of June 17-18 at 94 Fairmount St. in Lewiston. The battery charger was left behind! — No name, no town ANSWER: I hope the young man sees this and can make his way over to […]