DEAR DR. ROACH: I am one of legions of women with osteoporosis and considering a bisphosphonate or similar medication. I am 72, and my osteoporosis is in my hips and spine. I know some women who have taken these drugs and shattered a bone so badly that it could not be mended, because these drugs […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Lack of compromise will result in impasse
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tina Fey, 51; George Strait, 69; Reggie Jackson, 75; Robert Morse, 90. Happy Birthday: When hesitation sets in, rethink your strategy. It’s OK to take a step back and mull over what you want to achieve this year. A steady pace forward is in your best interest. Consider what you […]
advertisement
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 18
100 Years Ago: 1921 The meeting of the Doughnut Club which was to have been held at the home of Mrs. Frank S. Hoy, 539 Sabattus street, last evening, has been postponed for one week. 50 Years Ago: 1971 When St. Philip’s Parish was established in Auburn in 1968, the parish accepted the invitation of […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn ski association requesting mailboxes for treats along the trails
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Auburn Nordic Ski Association is looking for a few good mailboxes. During the winter months, these decorated mailboxes are scattered along the ANSA Nordic ski trails to offer a little sweet treat to skiers passing by. I am hoping to increase the number of mailboxes on the trails and could use any […]
Posted inEncore
Oasis of Music features Denny Breau
Guitar legend Denny Breau will perform a set of instrumental pieces at the Oasis of Music from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday, may 19, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Denny Breau’s rhythmically flawless and dazzlingly clear style allows him to do amazing and stunning things with a six-string guitar. He first […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family member wants flow of unwanted junk to stop
DEAR ABBY: Like many people in this country, my family has an aversion to throwing things out that might still be useful. Rather than load up the van and head to Goodwill, they give the stuff to me — partially used bottles of shampoo, a half-used pack of wipes, hair conditioner that smells too awful […]
Posted inDr. Roach
The difference between pain relievers, treatment for cholesterol
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about prescription pain relievers. In the past, after getting stitches, I was given Percocet, which made me nauseated. I tolerated Vicodin after my knee surgery. A friend recently had foot surgery and was prescribed Nucynta. I am not familiar with this medicine. Is it similar to Vicodin and […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Keep your emotions in check and take it easy
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nikki Reed, 33; Erin Richards, 35; Hill Harper, 35; Bob Saget, 65. Happy Birthday: Put more emphasis on home, family and finding innovative ways to use both work and downtime efficiently and effectively. Maintaining balance will be the key to your success on both fronts. Don’t limit the possibilities because […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 17
100 Years Ago: 1921 Excellent progress is being made in the re-paving on Main Street, Auburn. Many yards have already been laid and will soon be ready for traffic, presenting a much smoother surface. The re-paving work has hindered traffic to some degree. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The annual fishing derby, sponsored by the Auburn […]
Posted inSun Spots
What happened to the Birdman sandwich?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: What ever happened to the One Stop gas station and convenience store at 151 Court St. in Auburn? It is now a park. Who owned it and when and why did it close? When I was a student at Bates College back in the late 1980s, the One Stop Truck would be […]