DEAR DR. ROACH: About two or three months ago, I got a cracking sound in my right ear, and it hurts off and on. This happens several times a day, both day and night. I saw my doctor, who said it was nothing. He told me to take Sudafed two times every 24 hours. It […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Stop contemplating and start living the dream
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Juno Temple, 32; Anya Chalotra, 35; Josh Hartnett, 43; Jon Lovitz, 64. Happy Birthday: Do your research and put everything in its place before you move into high gear. Time is on your side. Feeling ready will be critical when it comes time to present what you have to offer. […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Ernie and Scott Gagne will perform a Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concert
Ernie and Scott Gagne will be featured at a Poland Spring Preservation Society’s Sunset Concert planned for 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 26, at The Gazebo at Poland Springs Resort, at 640 Main St. in Poland Springs. Ernie and Scott Gagné are a father and son duo from Lewiston. They’ve been performing together for a couple […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Theater at Monmouth to stage ‘Sofonisba’
“Sofonisba,” a play about the hunger for creation, birth and art, and the very real cost of both will be staged at Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St., Monmouth. Theater at Monmouth presents Callie Kimball’s “Sofonisba,” the final opening of seven shows making up its (R)evolutionary Redux Summer Season. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. July 29, 30, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Jud Caswell featured in Bath Waterfront Concerts
Jud Caswell will be featured at 6 p.m Saturday, July 24, at Waterfront Park, 61 Commercial St. in Bath. Main Street Bath with the Chocolate Church Arts Center has organized the free concerts in some of the most picturesque locations downtown. Maine singer/songwriter Caswell, who plays guitar, banjo, and many other instruments, has a keen […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lewiston Auburn Tree Board plans training on browntail moth caterpillars, insects
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding all the input you’ve received from readers about browntail moth caterpillars, by now the caterpillars have turned into moths so the panic should be over for another year. Our Lewiston Auburn Tree Board will conduct a training session on insects in the next year, most likely next spring, and browntail moth […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 21
100 Years Ago: 1921 “Received a box of mangoes from Florida this morning,” remarked Edward C. True of Auburn to the Journal reporter. “A little larger than a pear and the most luscious fruit ever tasted.” 50 Years Ago: 1971 Two groups of senior citizens and staff members enjoyed a boat tour of Casco Bay […]
Posted inDear Abby
Adult son resists rent demands from parents
DEAR ABBY: Should a 23-year-old son pay room and board even though he spends little time at home and eats out often? He doesn’t do laundry or help around the house. His argument is, we shouldn’t take money so he can save and buy a condo. We are middle-class people and, at times, some bills […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Coconut oil in coffee can have mixed results on cholesterol
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve started using coconut oil instead of milk and sweetener in my coffee. I find that a quarter teaspoon of coconut oil blended with 12 ounces coffee is pretty yummy. But I want to make sure I’m not doing any harm, since my own LDL has risen and my HDL has fallen […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Take the initiative to live life your way
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julianne Hough, 33; Judy Greer, 46; Josh Holloway, 52; Carlos Santana, 74. Happy Birthday: Be yourself, make decisions based on what you want, and refuse to let anyone push you around. Speak on your behalf and make the adjustments that add to your comfort and convenience. It’s your turn to […]