DEAR DR. ROACH: I am concerned that my 33-year-old daughter will have breast cancer. I have no history in my family of breast cancer, but my husband’s grandmother, mother and sister all have had breast cancer with double mastectomies. I have heard that the DNA follows the mother’s side and not the father’s. Is this […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: What you uncover will help you assess your direction and distance yourself from anyone trying to manipulate you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lana Del Rey, 37; Prince William, 40; Chris Pratt, 43; Juliette Lewis, 49. Happy Birthday: Make a lasting impression, knock the ball out of the park, be proud of what you accomplish and take on a leadership position. Acting courageously and making bold moves will help you get your life […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store holding houseplant sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store in Auburn will hold a Houseplant Sale on Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. and until the last plant is sold, typically by noon. The sale will take place on the walkway in front of the shop at 245 Center St. in Auburn in the former Roak […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 20
100 Years Ago: 1922 Babe Ruth today was suspended for three days by President Ban Johnson of the American League for the altercation in yesterday’s Cleveland-New York game which resulted in Umpire Dineen putting the slugger out of the contest after he had disputed a decision by Nunamaker of Cleveland at second base. 50 Years […]
Posted inDear Abby
New roommate displays symptoms of dementia
DEAR ABBY: I have had an older man as a roommate for two months now. He’s very kind and intelligent. He also has dementia. I didn’t realize it when he moved in. He’s estranged from his family, although I know of a few people he does talk to on the phone. As his condition worsens, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
How is bipolar disorder diagnosed?
DEAR DR. ROACH: How do you diagnose bipolar disorder? Do you need a blood test, or can it be diagnosed by a person’s actions? — A.Y. ANSWER: Bipolar affective disorder, formerly called manic-depressive illness, is a psychiatric condition that is frequently misdiagnosed. Over a third of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder waited at least 10 […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Everyone won’t appreciate a lifestyle or image change you make. Implement ideas that encourage support and ward off conflict.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alisan Porter, 41; Nicole Kidman, 55; John Goodman, 70; Lionel Richie, 73. Happy Birthday: Take a wait-and-see approach. Listen, but question anything that doesn’t sound accurate. Back your word with actions. Look at the big picture, but don’t take on more than you can handle. Acting on well-thought-out plans with […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Augusta museum announces new summer exhibits
The First Amendment Museum in Augusta plans to offer two new rotating summer exhibitions focused on women activists in Maine and the impact of “news deserts” on local communities. These rotating exhibitions, combined with free guided tours on the First Amendment, are available to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday […]
Posted inSun Spots
Gold ring found on Lewiston sidewalk
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a well-worn gold-plated narrow band ring, roughly a size 7, with an impression of a title on it. It was in a sidewalk divot in front of the closed St. Martin de Porres’ Bargain Basket on College Street in Lewiston. My telephone number is 207-713-3826. Please leave a message and […]
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Random Ideas plan Johnson Hall Free Waterfront Concert
Random Ideas will be featured at the Johnson Hall Free Waterfront Concert at 6 p.m. Friday, June 24, on Depot Square. The band is made up of Meagan Johnson on drums, Lexi Johnson on bass and vocals, and Kinsey Johnson on guitar and backing vocals. The triplet sisters all had an instinctual desire to be musicians […]