DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 79 years old, male and in good shape. The only medication I take is 20 mg of Lipitor daily. Approximately five years ago, I fell off a small ladder. The fall was caused because I lost my balance. From that time on, my balance has worsened. I notice that when […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 10
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Island Park Hotel, situated on beautiful Lake Cobbosseecontee at Island Park, will remain open throughout the month of September. This announcement is certain to cause plenty of happiness to the multitudes who have gone to the Island Park Hotel, seen It and been conquered by it Under the expert management […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Fundraiser set to help restore historic Marshall’s popcorn truck
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United New Auburn Association will hold a Community Yard Sale and Bottle Drive to benefit the restoration of Auburn’s historic Marshall’s popcorn truck. The fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in the parking lot of Rolly’s Diner,87 Mill St. in Auburn, rain or shine. […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Plein Air oils workshop with Vermette planned
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is sponsoring a Plein Air Oils Workshop Sept. 17-20 with established artist Michael Vermette. The workshop is 2 ½ days of instruction over a four-day period open to adult artists of all ability levels, utilizing sites on The Artists Trail and around the Rangeley area. The Artists Trail is […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘The Eyes Have It’ to open Sept. 14
Monkitree will feature “The Eyes Have It” by Barbara Chase on view Sept. 14 through Nov. 5 at Monkitreem 263 Water St., in Gardiner. Chase, an acrylic artist living in Waterville paints a wide variety of subjects. In this show she focuses on animals, specifically focusing on the eyes, “I love to find animals, birds […]
Posted inDear Abby
Parents hesitate to allow addict son to move back in
DEAR ABBY: My 24-year-old son is in rehab for the second time. We paid for the first, but we are not financing this one. He has moved in and out of our home since he was 18. We have tried written agreements, but he doesn’t follow them. We let him move back in after his […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Enjoy the company of your loved ones
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Williams, 41; Eric Stonestreet, 50; Adam Sandler, 55; Hugh Grant, 61. Happy Birthday: Explore possibilities, and make adjustments that encourage you to use your attributes in new and exciting ways. Update your plans, and make alterations to the way you live and how you take care of yourself, your […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Catheterization can help protect kidneys if done correctly
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 85 and in good health despite having had open heart surgery 10 years ago. I have been using a catheter three times a day for two years to drain urine, because my enlarged prostate distorts my bladder. It looks like I will use an intermittent catheter for the rest of […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 9
100 Years Ago: 1921 George Osgood and Milton Lyon of Auburn, both Edward Little High students, have returned from a “hike” that carried them throughout many sections of Maine and New Hampshire. They were gone for two weeks. Many Interesting places were touched by the boys on their travels. Wells Beach, Portsmouth, Dover and Fryeburg […]
Posted inEncore
Celebrated organist to offer free concert in Lewiston
LEWISTON — An internationally acclaimed organist plans to visit Lewiston for a free concert, as well as to provide area youth an opportunity to learn more about the pipe organ on the historic Casavant organ at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul. The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at the […]