100 Years Ago: 1922 The J.B. St. Pierre store at Lisbon and Chestnut streets is now occupying the entire corner of the block, including the section off city hall alley which was formerly occupied by a barber shop, and was remodeled recently to suit the furnishing store’s needs The store is now one of the […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Is it or isn’t it cancer?
DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2015, I was diagnosed with a myeloproliferative neoplasm, essential thrombocythemia. My question is simple: Is it cancer or not? There seems to be a fundamental disagreement between my oncologist and my hematologist about the “c” label. Not that it makes any difference treatment-wise, but I would like clarification. — L.F.F. ANSWER: […]
advertisement
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Question anything that causes uncertainty or puts you in a vulnerable position. Keep your plans simple, regardless of what others do or say.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Coupe, 41; Candace Cameron Bure, 46; Zach Braff, 47; Paul Rudd, 53. Happy Birthday: Put a to-do list together and map out a plan that will help you fulfill your wish list. Don’t fold under pressure or let someone talk you into doing things that don’t complement your agenda. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Bag of quilting scraps are offered to nonprofit organization
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a quilting group for a nonprofit organization. I wish to donate some quilting scraps to them. These scraps are from projects I have done and I don’t throw them away because I know someone can use them, and because that’s the way I am! I have a bag […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Brush with Nature Artist applications available
Maine Audubon invites plein air painters to September event
Posted inDear Abby
Lengthy marriage now includes threats and ill will
DEAR ABBY: I am a 50-year-old man, married for 25 years. My wife is older than me. In the beginning, it was great, but our relationship slowly started failing, and now we argue about everything. I feel like I’m trapped in a cage. We don’t have one single thing in common anymore. I want a […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on April 5
100 Years Ago: 1922 Sap pails were filled to the brim on Saturday – with snow. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Students in the French department at St. Dominic Regional High School are rehearsing a French-Canadian play, “Tit-Coq,” which will be presented at St. Peter’s School auditorium on Sunday, April 16. There will be two performances, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Panic attacks resumed when reader weaned off meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been on Cymbalta for 16 years. I had had panic attacks, and my doctor suggested it, along with talk therapy. After a year, my therapist told me they weren’t made to be used long term and I should eventually wean myself off them. I did at one point and was good […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Getting along will make your life easier. Find a way to compensate for any situation that disrupts the lives of others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pharrell Williams, 49; Mike McCready, 56; Mitch Pileggi, 70; Agnetha Faltskog, 72. Happy Birthday: Put your talent to good use, and build something concrete. Refuse to let secrets, emotional problems or meddlers come between you and what you want to pursue. Think smart, follow through and choose to associate with […]
Posted inSun Spots
Humane Society hosting fundraiser for Lewiston shelter May 1
The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is accepting registrations for people and their canine friends to walk in the Strutt your Mutt or run in the Dash for Dogs 5K on Sunday, May 1. Both events will take place at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the timed run and walk (not timed) […]