DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old active male taking only thyroxine. I have no known health issues. In November 2021, I experienced a migraine with aura and have a slight vision loss in my right eye. After seeing an eye doctor, a retinal specialist and a primary care doctor, the only thing I am […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Getting involved with anyone who is unrealistic will be taxing. Refuse to let your emotions lead you down a rabbit hole.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Kitsch, 41; Sung Kang, 50; Patricia Arquette, 54; Robin Wright, 56. Happy Birthday: Visualize change before heading in a new direction. Have patience, and wait to see what others plan to do before you barrel ahead on your own. Keeping the peace and maintaining a standard of living will […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Crystal Vision to perform in Bath with Runnin’ Down A Dream
Two Maine tribute bands plan to team up for a double-header performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, at the Chocolate Church Performing Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. Crystal Vision is a six-member Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Followed by Runnin’ Down A Dream, a Tom Petty Tribute Band from New England. The […]
Posted inDear Abby
Gay man wishes he had straight male friends
DEAR ABBY: I am a 47-year-old gay man. I’m well-educated, but there’s something I can’t figure out. Why do straight guys NOT want to be friends? I never hit on them, I enjoy a lot of the same pastimes like games, working on cars, etc. I want to be transparent, but when I tell them […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on April 7
100 Years Ago: 1922 New staging has been constructed at the Cushman-Hollis building in Auburn to facilitate construction work. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Donia J. Girard of Lewiston will serve as leader during the sing-along that will be one of several features at the Maple Festival, Saturday, April 18 held at the Central Maine Youth […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Rh factor can complicate pregnancy for Mom and baby
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife is Rh negative, and I am Rh positive. Our baby (fetus) is positive. I am worried about my wife and my baby. Is this dangerous? What can be done? This is her second pregnancy. — H.D. ANSWER: Blood types are complicated. A simple version that’s familiar is the A, B […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Ignoring problems will lead to assumptions. Be assertive, and get to the bottom of any situation that can hurt your status or reputation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Russell Crowe, 58; Jackie Chan, 68; John Oates, 73; Francis Ford Coppola, 83. Happy Birthday: An energetic approach to life, love and happiness will take you on a journey you won’t want to miss this year. Press forward with your plans, and engage in anything that offers insight into something […]
Posted inSun Spots
Scrabble event to raise money for Literacy Volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples Post 112 of Oxford has scheduled a dance for teens ages 13 through 18 from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, April 15, at the post on 169 King St. Admission is $7 per teen. Food will be available. Call Tom at 807-8912 if you have any questions. — Howie, Oxford ANSWER: […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Tedeschi Trucks concert set for Waterville
Tedeschi Trucks: “Fireside Live” plan to take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, April 15, at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., in Waterville. The group is a modified version of the full powerhouse ensemble led by the husband/wife duo of guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi. With 4 to 7 band members, Fireside Live […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friend traumatized after woman’s shocking murder
DEAR ABBY: A dear friend I have known since we were children was murdered. She was lovely in every way, and I am bereft. I cannot process my grief over her untimely passing because it was accompanied by such trauma. Images of her murder flash through my mind, especially at night while I’m trying to […]