CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ronny Chieng, 36; Jena Malone, 37; Michael Strahan, 50; Goldie Hawn, 76. Happy Birthday: Comfort and lowering stress levels will help you make better decisions, form good relationships and live a healthy lifestyle. Aim to get along with everyone, and make adjustments that give you the freedom to follow your […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Discovering of ring complicates imminent engagement
DEAR ABBY: Over the weekend, while I was cleaning and reorganizing our bedroom, I found the engagement ring my boyfriend plans on proposing to me with. I didn’t know he was planning to ask the big question, and I’m thrilled that he is going to. I haven’t even hinted that I know anything is going […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Oct. 21
100 Years Ago: 1921 The East Auburn Grange will hold their Annual Agricultural Fair, Entertainment and Masquerade dance at the East Auburn Grange on Saturday, Oct. 22nd. 50 Years Ago: 1971 (from a Journal photo) Discussing their duties as hostesses for the annual Silver Tea being given on Thursday, Oct. 28, by the Patronesses of […]
Posted inDr. Roach
What’s next for overmedicated diabetic?
DEAR DR. ROACH: About 15 years ago I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and began years of increasing numbers of medications and higher doses, until all but one is maxed out. The Jardiance, metformin and Rybelsus I take are at their max doses, and the Tresiba is close. About six months ago, my doctor […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Live up to promises and trust only those who have always been there for you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blanca Suarez, 33; Glen Powell, 33; Matt Dallas, 39; Judge Judy Sheindlin, 79. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to detail, size up situations and don’t vacillate. It’s up to you to make decisions that will improve your life and your relationships with others. Put more thought and energy into activities that […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Steven Kirby and the Illumination plan Freeport concert
Steven Kirby and the Illumination are scheduled to perform at noon Sunday, Oct. 24, at Cadenza, 5 Depot St., in Freeport. Plan on being mesmerized by award-winning jazz composer and guitarist Steven Kirby. His “Illuminations Project” features singing sensation Aubrey Johnson. The noontime performance will showcase Kirby’s original compositions as well as his arrangements of […]
Posted inDear Abby
couple struggles with elderly cat’s declining health
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together 39 years, and we generally get along very well. We’ve always had dogs and cats, and we currently have two of each. While my wife loves all animals, I’m a dog person. I don’t dislike cats, but I don’t really care for them. The cats and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Aunt ready to offer advice to childless niece
DEAR ABBY: My niece “Jane” is married to “John,” who doesn’t want children. Before she met John, Jane always loved children. She says he was traumatized by the toxic relationship between his parents and their subsequent divorce. John’s father told him often that he and his siblings caused the divorce. John refuses to have a […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Oct. 20
100 Years Ago: 1921 As usual nature was kind to the Topsham fair, for the clouds which filled the sky Monday afternoon were all dispelled by the brilliant sun of Tuesday morning. Yes, the Topsham gate has again opened its gates for the annual show and all parts of Maine people are flocking to this […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Antibiotics for recurrent UTI cause concern
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a fit 85-year-old woman. I walk regularly and eat healthily. I have severe COPD and have been on the recommended dosage of Symbicort for 40 to 50 years. Within the past several years I have been getting urinary tract infections every second month, if not every month. My doctor has […]