DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a full spinal health check done, since I have a history of scoliosis and a few other things I can’t pronounce in my spine in my neck. My neck no longer has a 45-degree curve — it is now straight up and down, and it has my thyroid completely […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Oxford Legion post to hold American flag ‘retirement’ ceremony
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples Post No. 112 of Oxford will hold a flag retirement ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15. Used American flags can be dropped off that morning or left in the metal container outside the front door at 169 King St. Visitors are welcome. Contact Howie at 539-2372 with questions. — Howie, […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
UMF Emery Community Arts Center features live piano concerts, Oct. 28, Nov. 2, 3
The Emery Community Arts Center plans to present three live piano concerts this fall. Concerts feature performances by faculty from the UMF Division of the Performing Arts and are free and open to the public. Delimited Space: Aaron Wyanski in Recital is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28. Wyanski, UMF assistant professor of Music […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Boardman, Muise and Gawler trio to perform new and traditional fiddle tunes and songs
Greg Boardman, Steve Muise and Elsie Gawler, a folk music string trio performing new and traditional fiddle tunes and songs, will perform in a concert to benefit New Beginnings at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, at Trinity Church, 245 Bates St., in Lewiston. Boardman sings and plays fiddle, viola, cello and guitar, performing traditional […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Oct. 26
100 Years Ago: 1921 The sale of bulbs at the Wallace School Friday afternoon under the direction of the principal, Miss Grace Teague, was a great success. Before the afternoon was over the supply of hyacinths, Chinese lilies. mixed tulips and paper-white narcissus was exhausted, and orders were taken for more. The children are greatly […]
Posted inDear Abby
Child of recovering addict still harbors raw resentment
DEAR ABBY: I’m the mother of a 36-year-old daughter. She claims I treat her younger brothers better than I treat her. I am a recovering addict — clean for 20-plus years. I was in active addiction for nine years when she was a teenager, and she has never let that go. She constantly tells me […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Temporary loss of memory triggered by stress
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 67-year-old woman in good health. I received two doses of the Moderna vaccine. Within 16 hours of receiving the second dose I developed what was ultimately diagnosed as transient global amnesia after an extensive workup at our local hospital. My family was extremely concerned, and now they all say […]
Posted inHoroscope
Horoscope: Libra Put your time and energy into home improvements
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth MacFarlane, 48; Cary Elwes, 59; James Pickens Jr., 67; Pat Sajak, 75. Happy Birthday: Learn as you go, and embrace the changes that come your way. Maintain balance, be moderate and do your best to simplify your life. Peace of mind is attainable if you let your intuition lead […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader asks where to donate used eyeglasses, frames
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again we rely on Sun Spots for answers. Other cities that do not have this feature in their paper must envy the Lewiston Sun Journal area. We have many pair of eyeglasses with cases that we no longer use. Is there a location that we can drop them off? — Don, Lewiston […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Damariscotta gallery to host solo show by Christine G. Aston
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts plans to present a solo show of artist Christine G. Aston’s work from Thursday, Oct. 28 to Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the River Room at 36 Elm St. An opening reception is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. “I would like to thank River Arts for this wonderful opportunity to […]