100 Years Ago: 1925 Let us introduce to you Mrs. J. Charles MacDonald, minister. Many Lewiston and Auburn people know her well as a minister’s wife. Not so many are aware that she is a preacher. Yet she has performed double duty and knows the best, if not the worst, about both jobs; and she […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Keeping your feelings and intentions private is essential until you better understand how others will react.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Drew Bledsoe, 53; Simon Pegg, 55; Meg Tilly, 65; Terry Gross, 74. Happy Birthday: Move confidently; walk with a swagger and command attention. Be objective, dissect every bit of information you receive and propose a plan regardless of who is with you. Change begins with you, but first, establish what […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Close relationship with stepdad makes spouse uncomfortable
DEAR ABBY: My mom and stepdad (“Hugh”) are divorcing after 20 years of marriage. Mom has been involved with scammers for the last two years, giving away money and her Social Security number. I no longer talk to her because of this. She actually expected me to drive her places to meet these men and […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Patient needs to find the cause behind severe back/knee pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have suffered from chronic low back pain that affects my knees. I have seen at least six physical therapists, and nothing helps. At times, I have been prescribed 4 mg of methylprednisolone for six days. It helps calm inflammation down and helps me move without severe pain. (I still have pain, […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader requests names of businesses that clean windows and ceiling fans
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need someone who will come to my home this spring to clean my windows and ceiling fans. I don’t trust myself on a ladder anymore. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: I would like to update the Rolodex with the names of local housecleaning contractors and companies, especially those who provide this […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Mount Vernon to host singer-songwriter Anni Clark Feb. 23
The Yarmouth native has been wowing audiences from Maine to Texas since 1981.
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 13
100 Years Ago: 1925 Dr. L. J. Dumont, Lewiston health officer, has given notice that all persons or firms who do not apply for their Food Handlers Certificates at once are subject to arrest. The six months time required for them to make an application is long overdue and many have yet to do so. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Decluttering your living space will help you gain clarity regarding the people you associate with and their influence on you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mena Suvari, 46; Kelly Hu, 57; Peter Gabriel, 75; Stockard Channing, 81. Happy Birthday: Distance yourself from emotional mayhem this year. A practical approach to life, love and daily operations will make the difference between gaining ground and treading water. Trust your intelligence, ingenuity and ability to envision what’s best […]
Posted inDear Abby
Son’s public outburst sparks bitter feud with father
DEAR ABBY: My wife of 47 years passed away 16 months ago after living with a disability for many years. I took care of her until the end and loved her with all my heart. Nine months after her passing, I became involved with another woman my age. I have two sons, 43 and 46. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Woman with AFib gets recommended a WATCHMAN device
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year old woman with a prior history of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib). I’ve been in normal sinus rhythm since having two catheter ablations in 2018. I take Eliquis since my CHA2DS2-VASc score is 2, but I would like to get off of it due to the bleeding risk. (I […]