DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the 10th straight year, Auburn-based Boy Scout Troop 121 will pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities of Auburn and Lewiston provide several locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside.For a minimum donation of $5, the scouts will pick up Christmas […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 29
100 Years Ago: 1921 The ladies at the Lewiston Home for Aged Women wish to express their appreciation thru the Journal columns to all who helped make their Christmas a delightful one. A feature of the festivities was a tree, decorated by the members of the Axillary and well laden with gifts for everyone; and […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
When used correctly, osteoporosis meds protect all bones
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 79-year-old woman with osteoporosis. My doctor has prescribed alendronate (Fosamax) for me. My understanding was that this medication was to prevent a hip fracture, but she now says that it will also strengthen other bones in my body, including those in my back. Is this true? — C.M. ANSWER: […]
Posted inDear Abby
Absent husband to one woman is boyfriend to another
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for eight years. When I met him he was married, but his wife lived in another state. Although he said he loved her, he would visit her only for a week every other month or so. While he was there, instead of concentrating on her he spent […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: 122921
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mekhi Phifer, 47; Jude Law, 49; Patricia Clarkson, 62; Ted Danson, 74. Happy Birthday: Trust your instincts. Don’t hesitate to make a move. Put your needs first, express your thoughts and feelings, and make changes that help you reach your goals. Be ready to take advantage when opportunity knocks, and […]
Posted inSun Spots
Resources listed for winter needs, removing permanent marker marks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The members of the American Legion would like to thank the U.S. Marines Reserves for their donation of toys through the Toys for Tots Program. A total of 217 children (80 families) from the Oxford Hills area had a better Christmas as a result of our distribution this year. — Howie, no […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Artist Hélène Farrar plans solo exhibition
Artist Hélène Farrar of Manchester plans to present a solo exhibition titled, “What We Carry” at the Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress St. in Portland. On view from Jan. 9 to Feb. 25, the exhibit will display more than 20 paintings exploring “the weight of burden”. She writes in her news release, “We react and […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 28
100 Years Ago: 1921 An unusually interesting meeting of the High Street Congregational Church Men’s Club is scheduled for Wednesday evening. Supper will be served at 6:15 at the Cushman-Hollis Shoe Co. Cafeteria on Court Street. Arthur G. Staples, editor of the Lewiston Journal, will address the members, and all who will be unable to […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Is olive oil the right remedy for dry skin in the ear canal
DEAR DR. ROACH: I live in a very dry climate, and I struggle with dry skin all over my body. Lately I have been having a lot of dry, flaky skin in my ear canal. I have no ear pain, and my ears are not itchy. I believe I have dry skin in my ears, […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man’s weight gain a turnoff for wife
DEAR ABBY: I’m in my late 30s and have been married for seven years. My husband and I have two young children, a beautiful home, good jobs, etc. However, over the last few years, I have lost my attraction to him. I’m not superficial, but he has gained more than 40 pounds since we met, […]