Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 79-year-old woman who was diagnosed with heart failure six years ago. I exercise almost daily and have had low blood pressure all my life (my systolic pressure varies between the high 70s and low 100s). I have a body mass index of 22. I recently started a prediabetic diet […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Slow down and keep your intentions and thoughts to yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elliot Page, 35; Jennifer Love Hewitt, 43; William Baldwin, 59; Kelsey Grammer, 67. Happy Birthday: Set priorities, open and close doors, clear the passage forward and don’t look back. Express your plans and desires, and adjust to the changes around you. Keep your emotions in check and your finger on […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Cribbage boards requested for Montello Manor residents
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Would anyone have some cribbage boards to donate to Montello Manor in Lewiston? If so, please drop them off at the front door.—Amy, no town ANSWER: The address is 540 College St. I hope there is a big turn-out in support of the residents playing cribbage. It really is a fun way […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Clem Snide plans online concert Feb. 23
Clem Snide will perform an online concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, from the stage of One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. The alt-country musician released a cover of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” last year with a much slower tempo and a simple acoustic arrangement. Then there’s the 2020 album “Forever Just […]
Posted inDear Abby
Tight-knit family concerned about daughter’s new beau
DEAR ABBY: We have a close family, and we have helped our children with the down payments on their homes. My daughter has a master’s degree, is a professional with a good job and owns her own home. She has been corresponding with and visiting a high school acquaintance who has been in prison for […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Be a good listener and choose patience over frustration and anger
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rihanna, 34; Chelsea Peretti, 44; Brian Littrell, 47; Cindy Crawford, 56. Happy Birthday: Maintain order, have a plan and don’t drift off course. Sticking to a budget and enforcing boundaries will help ward off excess and loss. Creativity used efficiently will be groundbreaking and help get things done cheaper and […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Feb. 19
100 Years Ago: 1922 The Twin City Branch sewed all day Wednesday, February 8, at the C.M.G. Hospital. Nine members were present and at the business session they voted to give $5.00 to the C.M.G. Charity Fund; also to assist a woman to have cataracts removed later. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Stephen A. Marsden of […]
Posted inDear Abby
Nonbeliever credits work not blessings for success
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have had some crazy life swings since the beginning of the pandemic, mostly positive. I found a wonderful, well-paying job that I enjoy. In our 16th year of marriage, we have also brought a healthy, happy daughter into our lives. We recently bought a lovely home, and have added […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Using manipulative tactics and exaggeration to capture your attention
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Benicio Del Toro, 55; Seal, 59; Jeff Daniels, 67; Smokey Robinson, 82. Happy Birthday: A trendy new look and positive attitude will help make your life easier. Focus on money, health and cleaning up loose ends. A positive change will lift your spirits and give you the push you need […]
Posted inCommunity, Encore
Damariscotta arts gallery hosts ‘Black & White’ show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts opened “Black & White” on Feb. 15 at the gallery located at 36 Elm Street Plaza, the show will run through Saturday, March 26. The collection of works in a wide range of media is bold and outgoing, engaging the viewer in conversation with the artists through their work on the […]