DEAR DR. ROACH: My parents are both retired medical professionals who are in their early 70s. My father has diabetes that he manages with medication, and he also has a history of recurrent prostate cancer. My mother has had osteopenia for years. They want to remain in good cardiac health and have been exercising regularly […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Senior couple looking for contractor to remove snow from driveways, paths
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are a senior couple looking for someone to snowplow and snowblow our two driveways and paths on our property. Is there a service like this in the Lewiston area? — No name, no town ANSWER: I edited your letter a tad because you included some personal information you don’t want to […]
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Posted inEncore
Public Theatre’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ delivers warmth, humor, hope
The audience-assisted production runs through Sunday at the Lewiston professional theater.
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 28
100 Years Ago: 1925 George A. Dudley pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the Lewiston municipal court to a charge of shoplifting. He was fined $25 and cost. The respondent is alleged to have taken a slice of cheese and several cans of peas valued at $1.40 at Tarr’s market on Main street Wednesday, while the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Sister ready to confront late brother’s abusive wife
DEAR ABBY: My brother died of cancer a year ago. During his entire 50-year marriage, I felt bad about the way his wife treated him. She snapped at him and bit his head off from the time they were first married until his death, even while he was dying. Never once did I hear him […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Take on a project that will enhance how or where you live.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariel Winter, 27; Elijah Wood, 44; Sarah McLachlan, 57; Frank Darabont, 66. Happy Birthday: Keep moving. The year ahead is one of change, putting everything behind you and making room for new beginnings. High energy will lead to opportunity if you refuse to let uncertainty take over or listen to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Use your energy to explore and expand your interests.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Patton Oswalt, 56; Alan Cumming, 60; Bridget Fonda, 61; Cris Collinsworth, 66. Happy Birthday: When opportunity knocks, respond quickly. Your ability to size up situations and take appropriate action will make a difference this year. Use your imagination and take whatever you do to the next level. Be the one […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Prostate cancer patient gets put under active surveillance
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old white male who is active and relatively healthy. I have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. One blood test showed a PSA level of 13 ng/mL, and a second was 17 ng/mL. So, I underwent a biopsy, which showed adenocarcinoma with a Gleason score of 6 (3+3), grade […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader shares her experience with solar panels
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the Jan. 24 inquiry about solar panels, I’m happy to share what we’ve learned. As you stated, Ms. Sun Spots, Efficiency Maine and the U.S. Department of Energy websites are great places to start. We also “Googled” “solar panels” (which led us to “microinverters”), and “solar installers near me.” Energy […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 27
100 Years Ago: 1925 Of all the veterans using the Pettingill Park ski tower Sunday, none could equal the form and perfection of Wayne Stevens, an 11 year old youngster who jumped 50 feet officially but who was credited unofficially with 52 feet. The perfect weather drew every one of the best skiers in Lewiston- […]