DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old female in excellent health, and I have a very healthy diet and fitness regimen. But I have had a persistent dry cough for 20 or so years. After seeing many doctors, it was determined to be acid reflux. I was then prescribed various acid-suppressing prescriptions such as Pepcid, […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Time at shared vacation home is the opposite of relaxing
DEAR ABBY: We share a vacation home with another family. My husband and I are neat people. The other family is the opposite. They leave dirty dishes in the sink for days, promising, “I’ll get to them.” Dirty diapers are left on the living room floor as well as toys, clothes and stale food. It’s […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 3
100 Years Ago: 1925 B. H. Dingley of Auburn, formerly advertising manager of the Lewiston Journal, has recently entered into co-partnership with C. H. Tobey, formerly publisher of the Boston American, and they have organized a new corporation to be known as the Consolidated Newspaper of New England, controlling nine newspapers in Massachusetts, four dailies […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Be realistic and make changes that help you live within your means.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Isla Fisher, 49; Nathan Lane, 69; Morgan Fairchild, 75; Blythe Danner, 82. Happy Birthday: Step up and do your part. Put your anger aside and your energy to work; the results will be positive and instrumental in how life unfolds. Expand your interests and explore how to turn your surroundings […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Sun Spots: Church to host ‘Sweets for Your Sweetie’
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the “Green Church”) at 163 Main St. is set to host “Sweets for Your Sweetie” from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb.13. The event is to include homemade pastries, candies and other treats in festive packaging for sale. Those who are shopping for Valentine’s Day will […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Gardiner opera house to feature Griffin William Sherry Feb. 14
Sherry’s roots continue to grow in the ever evolving genres of folk, Americana and rock ‘n roll.
Posted inDear Abby
Staying strong after breakup is an intimidating process
DEAR ABBY: I was dating a man for the past two years. Most of the time, we enjoyed being together. However, sometimes our discussions would turn into heated and hurtful arguments. He would disregard my point of view, ultimately shut me down and make me feel like the disagreement was my fault. After our most […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Talk to experts, find the proper protocol and pursue your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shakira, 48; Christie Brinkley, 71; Brent Spiner, 76; Graham Nash, 83. Happy Birthday: Hit the reset button and make the changes that will help you fulfill your dreams. Procrastination won’t solve your problems or improve your lifestyle. Change begins with communication, research and follow-up. Put your energy to work for […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Bob Dylan biopic showing Feb. 16 in Rangeley
The acclaimed Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” will be shown at the RFA Lakeside Theater.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Auburn’s Great Falls Comedy Club to offer burlesque, comedians Feb. 14, 15
A La Tarte Burlesque is set for Friday, and stand-up comics Maz Ishmael and Ian Stuart plan to take the stage on Saturday.