DEAR ABBY: My tattoos are destroying my marriage, and I just don’t understand why. I’m a 56-year-old elementary art teacher and the father of three grown children. Since I was young, I have loved the artistic expression of tattoos, and I ALWAYS envisioned having them, lots of them. It had been about 10 years since […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Will a return to normal include weak immune systems?
DEAR DR. ROACH: With all the masks, hand-washing, sanitizing and social distancing, will we all have weak immune systems when life goes back to normal? — J.D.H. ANSWER: No. The immune system remembers pathogens for life, and constant exposure to germs is not necessary for the immune system to function correctly. The “hygiene hypothesis” suggests […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Stone Mountain Arts Center to present Celia Woodsmith and Jason Anick
A Celia Woodsmith (Della Mae) and Violin Virtuoso Jason Anick concert is set for 8 p.m. Friday, April 16, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dug Way Road, in Brownfield. The Lobby may or may not be open for lingering, please check before you come if you want to come a little early. The purpose […]
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Dave Rowe planned in Freeport
Dave Rowe will take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, April 16, at Cadenza, 5 Depot St., in Freeport. Rowe parked his venerable Toyota in favor of a 38-foot Bayliner motor yacht. From the bridge of this vessel, he has seen America like very few others have. As he voyaged, Rowe shared his music with […]
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The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor to host The Boneheads
The Boneheads will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, April 16, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. The music of the Boneheads always makes us feel better and particularly during this endless pandemic, we are thrilled to welcome these guys back to help us kick-off the 2021 season. We […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on April 13
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Auburn Full Gospel Mission services will be held at the old city building, Court Square, Sunday at 3 pm. Rev. Dr. Pierson of High Street Church, will speak. You will be interested to hear him. All are welcome. 50 Years Ago: 1971 While more area skiers have tucked away their […]
Posted inSun Spots
L-A Optimist Club seeking volunteers for Earth Day cleanup
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Help celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up your community and win a free meal at a local restaurant. The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club wants you to join them on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, to spend at least one hour walking your neighborhood with family or friends and a trash bag to clear […]
Posted inDear Abby
DNA tests make racial heritage undeniable
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband was the product of an extramarital, interracial relationship. Both of the parents who raised him are white, and he has always denied he was biracial despite the obvious physical characteristics that say otherwise. Our two beautiful teenage children were raised to believe they are white. We recently took ancestry tests, and […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Hesitation will be your downfall
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pick up the pace. You have plenty to do if you want to reach your expectations. Set goals, deadlines and plans in motion, and draw on those who can offer information, assistance and emotional support. Don’t give up when all that’s required is discipline, hard work and dedication. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
How to determine if a UTI is new or just recurring
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a problem with chronic urine infections. I am 78 years old, and suffer often from it. I frequently go to the bathroom five or six times during the night and feel pressure under my stomach. My doctor suggested a biopsy and found blood in my urine, which was later tested […]