100 Years Ago: 1921 The Lewiston and Auburn chapter of the Red Cross is receiving many calls for clothing, and could use a large number of garments, either partly worn or which could be made over. A recent request was for clothing for two little boys who belong to a family where illness has taken […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Tight bra straps in youth led to shoulder arthritis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old female suffering with very painful “end-stage, bone on bone” osteoarthritis with bone spurs of both shoulders and rotator cuff damage (tendonitis). This shoulder arthritis seems strange, because I have little or no arthritis in my hips, knees, etc. I’m wondering if the cause of this shoulder damage could […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Focus on what’s important to you and where you can gain the most ground financially
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cory Hardrict, 42; Eric Dane, 49; Susan Tedeschi, 51; Lou Ferrigno, 70. Happy Birthday: Establish what you want to accomplish. An organized approach to life, love and financial matters will alleviate stress and worry. Having balance will be your ticket to freedom and the success you aim to achieve. Look […]
Posted inSun Spots
Maine Music Society fourth annual auction online Nov. 6-17
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Music Society is holding its fourth annual online auction from Nov. 6-17. Proceeds support the performances of the Maine Music Society Chorale, Orchestra and Chamber Singers. This is an easy and fun way to begin your holiday shopping or treat yourself! Offerings include one-week getaways, theater tickets, artwork, fashions, gift […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘She Kills Monsters’ to be staged this month
USM Theatre Lights Up the Stage with the Fantastical, D&D-Inspired Adventure Story She Kills Monsters The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre brings audiences back to Russell Hall with the funny, moving, and adventure-packed “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen Nov. 12-21 on the USM Gorham campus in historic Russell Hall, 24 University […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘Momma Mia!’ to be staged in Fryeburg
Fryeburg Academy plans to present the 2021-22 All-School Musical, Mamma Mia! at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center on the campus of Fryeburg Academy, at 18 Bradley St. in Fryeburgon. Performances are planned for 7 p.m. Nov. 11, and 12 and at 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 13. ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Somerset Abbey to host Magic Bus: A tribute to the Who
Magic Bus: A tribute to the Who will take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St., in Madison. The Who, one of rock’s most iconic bands, made the charts in 1964 with their hit song, “Can’t Explain.” That was the beginning of their amazing journey. Still performing more […]
Posted inDear Abby
Cheating husband obsesses over cheating wife’s lover
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 21 (mostly) happy years. However, last year I had an affair that lasted for several months. I confessed to my wife, and we separated for about a month while I tried to evaluate what I should do. In the end, I returned home and asked […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 8
100 Years Ago: 1921 The first snow of the season fell Friday morning. During the “storm,” which lasted about fifteen minutes, a well-known Wilton man was seen mowing his lawn. 50 Years Ago: 1971 A seven-member School Council is assisting the administrative staff of St. Dominic Regional High School, Lewiston in an advisory capacity. Its […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Vitamin cocktail for COVID is harmless, but not helpful
DEAR DR. ROACH: You stated in a recent column that there is no evidence to support taking vitamins D, C and zinc when treating/preventing COVID-19. I recently spoke to an infectious disease doctor who told me that doctors are giving this very vitamin “cocktail” to hospitalized patients with COVID. Lots of resources say having these […]