DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old female in relatively good health. I have a history of allergic rhinitis. A regimen of allergy testing and shots was successful in controlling my seasonal allergies. I also have vasomotor rhinitis, which results in a runny nose during meals, drinking hot or cold beverages and after tooth brushing. […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Stay away from individuals who meddle or try to push you in a direction you don’t care to travel.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rafael Nadal, 36; Anderson Cooper, 55; James Purefoy, 58; Deniece Williams, 72. Happy Birthday: Reach out to the people and groups that pique your interest and encourage you to develop and follow your dreams. By participating in social events, you’ll receive valuable information that can help shape your future. Explore […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Mixed media paintings exhibit to open in Hallowell June 10
HALLOWELL — The Harlow plans this month to present ”Explorations,” a solo exhibition of mixed media paintings by Brunswick Artist Erin Seegers. Explorations will open Friday, June 10, and be on view until Saturday, July 23, at the 100 Water St. gallery. The Harlow will host an opening reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. June […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lewiston shelter holding ‘kitten shower’ for supplies, medical costs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society invites the community to a Kitten Shower on Saturday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Last spring, hundreds of kittens were brought to the shelter ranging in age from newborn to 6 months. To help care for them, shelter staff and volunteers invite people to […]
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
Country trio Ellis Falls takes the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 3, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. On Saturday, June 4, at 8 p.m., Mixers welcomes Bad Habit, covering everything from rock and metal to country. There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking. Mixers is located at 136 […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
GoldenOak plans Rockland concert
The Strand Theatre will host a GoldenOak concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 10, at the theatre, at 345 Main St. in Rockland. Fronted by siblings Zak and Lena Kendall, GoldenOak’s rich folk-influenced harmony has an energetic intimacy. The Maine-based band’s music is rooted in the natural landscape, and rounded out by up-right bassist Mike […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Pay attention to detail and iron out any issue you think might be a problem, then proceed with good intentions.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abraham Attah, 21; Margot Robbie, 32; Alex Morgan, 33; Larry David, 75. Happy Birthday: Take a deep breath and tackle this year from a different perspective. Slow down, pace yourself and settle into a minimalist mindset that will counter any temptation to be unrestrained. Think about making changes that ease […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 2
100 Years Ago: 1922 The annual strawberry festival will be given by the Ladies Social Union of the Sixth street church Thursday evening. Supper at 6:30 is in charge of Mrs. Ada Shaw will include cold meats and salad also. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The Rumford School Garden club will hold an entertainment in the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Self centered brother has siblings at their wits end
DEAR ABBY: I come from a nice family. My siblings are thoughtful and kind, but one of my brothers is a conversational narcissist. He drones on for hours (if we let him) without asking a single question to engage another person. He sees nothing wrong with talking endlessly about his work and his acquisitions, which […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Curcumin may increase risk of bleeding
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother took turmeric every day, after hearing all the hype about it being the new superfood. At his next annual checkup, it was noted that his blood platelets were very low. A month later he died of a stroke. He was 70. After doing some research on turmeric, I read that […]