CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blake Lively, 34; Kel Mitchell, 43; Tim Burton, 63; Elvis Costello, 67. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to medical and financial concerns. Review and take notes regarding unusual behavior or inconsistency. You will discover plenty if you keep an open mind and monitor trends. Focus on doing things differently and using […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Lewiston homeless shelter for men in need of couch in good condition
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a helper at St. Martin De Porres in Lewiston, a homeless shelter for men. At this time, the organization is in need of a couch in good condition for the living room area. I am hoping that someone can donate one they no longer need. Please call me at 576-0964 […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Birth mother reconnects with biological son
DEAR ABBY: When I was an unmarried 18-year-old, I had a child out of wedlock. Unsure that I could provide for him, I chose to place him for adoption so he would have a chance for a better life. This year, we connected through DNA. The reunion has been great, even though I choose to […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Thermography not ready for prime-time role as screening tool
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a healthy woman. I recently had a whole-body thermography exam that highlighted my thyroid rather dramatically. Should I get a blood test for my thyroid and/or an ultrasound? — E.D. ANSWER: Thermography is a technique looking at differences in skin temperature. Back in the 1970s, it was found that breast cancer […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Artists portray glimpses of their reality in Maine Art Gallery show
Contemporary Realism, the upcoming show of painting and sculpture at the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset is a turnabout from the gallery’s most recent show, Lost and Found, which featured abstract representations of the artists’ view of reality. An opening reception will be held fro 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at the gallery […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Femmes of Rock to take the stage at Waterville Opera House
Waterville Opera House will present the Femmes of Rock at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at The Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., in Waterville. Femmes of Rock, led by rock violinist and arranger, Nina DiGregorio, has rocked audiences worldwide with their blistering solos, unique arrangements, not to mention their beauty and charm. Their concerts […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 24
100 Years Ago: 1921 Mrs. Beatrice Gotham, a domestic science expert, will be at B.Peck Company all next week starting Monday. She points out that the use of grease is not the best in the cooking of meat and griddle cakes. Miss Gotham will demonstrate the cooking and incidentally, this method does away with the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Discipline and hard work will bring the best results
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rupert Grint, 33; John Green, 44; Dave Chappelle, 48; Steve Guttenburg, 63. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative to make things happen. Dream big and explore what’s possible. Question shortcuts, and be prepared to implement last-minute changes that will save you time and money. Focus on building a strong foundation for […]
Posted inSun Spots
Insulin pens can be discarded in hard containers marked ‘sharps’
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a place where I can discard my used insulin pen needles? I don’t want to put them in the trash. If there is a place I can drop them off, is there a fee? Thanks for all your wisdom. — No name, no town ANSWER: According to the maine.gov website […]
Posted inDear Abby
Lonely divorcee discouraged by a return to ‘normalcy’
DEAR ABBY: After my divorce 15 years ago, I moved 800 miles away to be near my only family — my older sister — at her request. We are close and talk on the phone every day, but do nothing together because she’s always busy and active with her partner of 50 years and their […]