DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my husband for 30 years. For the past five years, I’ve noticed that he is acting a little different. He’s lost a lot of weight. I found out he’s been smoking drugs. He had this problem years ago, and I thought we had it beat. But now I’m getting […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Tenderness develops in man’s breast after taking finasteride
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 88-year-old male who has been taking tamsulosin twice daily for several years because of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In October 2023, my urologist added finasteride once daily. One year later, in October 2024, I developed extreme tenderness on my left breast that wrapped around my left side. I had […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Time is on your side, regardless of what anyone tells you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Benicio Del Toro, 58; Seal, 62; Jeff Daniels, 70; Smokey Robinson, 85. Happy Birthday: Expand your interests, explore what life offers and develop the skills and attributes that bring you joy. Life is about choices, and the time is ripe to turn what soothes your soul into something that enriches […]
Posted inSun Spots
Jay church is hosting a free lasagna dinner for the public this Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Jay Baptist Church at 27 Smith Road in Jay, will provide a free public supper Saturday, Feb. 22, from 4:30-6 p.m. The menu will include lasagna, salad, dinner rolls, dessert and drinks. All are invited. – Kay, Jay ANSWER: That sounds so nice. What a fabulous way to bring the community together on […]
Posted inEncore
Portland’s Maine Jewish Film Festival set for March 1-9
Screenings will be held in Portland, Brunswick, Waterville and Lewiston.
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 18
100 Years Ago: 1925 Hurrying along the spring and pushing winter aside seems to be the thing just now, for one of our prominent Lewiston social leaders here was delighted Tuesday to see that her garden was of real summer appearance with tulips above the earth more than an inch. 50 Years Ago: 1975 Who […]
Posted inDear Abby
Violence, dishonesty are dark omens for couple’s marriage
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have not had sex for the last four years. I’m not a perfect husband. I have made my share of mistakes — not always telling the truth, texting other women — and she has her share of imperfections as well. She has hit me on more than one occasion. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
AAA screening only applies to patients who are at a high risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was offered a low price to get abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening. Is it worthwhile? Who should get screened? — K.D. ANSWER: The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body that comes directly off of the heart, goes down through the chest and diaphragm via the aortic hiatus, and […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer:Get out and mingle with folks who can offer insight and help you get ahead.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shane Lyons, 37; Molly Ringwald, 57; John Travolta, 71; Yoko Ono, 92. Happy Birthday: Your tunnel vision will carry you to the finish line. Use your ambition, imagination and unique creativity to take your dreams to the next level. Discipline, determination, pride and strong principles will not disappoint you. Networking […]
Posted inSun Spots
Franco-American Collection seeking participants for oral history project
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston is an archive created to preserve and promote the rich culture and heritage of Maine’s Franco-American population of today and yesterday. The collection is at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston campus and online at https://usm.maine.edu/franco-american-collection/. To add to this legacy, we […]