DEAR ABBY: Last year, my across-the-street neighbor backed into my car. At least, that’s what I think happened. My car was parked legally on the street, and there was a huge dent in it. I called the police and, based on the location of the dent and the neighbor’s driveway, the officer determined that the […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 27
100 Years Ago: 1921 There was a large attendance of the young ladies of the domestic science class in Auburn at the electrical display given at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce rooms yesterday morning. This was followed in the afternoon by another large attendance of housewives of Auburn and Lewiston. This included an external and […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
River Arts to reopen gallery April 1
River Arts in Damariscotta will re-open the gallery at 36 Elm St. on Thursday, April 1. With three shows on display, the opening has something for everyone. The River Room features the works of Sandra Chase Morrissey and her son, Lunar Mayor. Morrissey is a painter from Falmouth who works with acrylics on canvas. Her […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Are new symptoms from return of previous tumor or dementia?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother was diagnosed with right frontal lobe meningioma 17 years ago when she was 83 years old. Surgery was successful in that most of it was removed and it was found to be nonmalignant. The doctor told us he couldn’t remove it completely, and that it was a very slow-growing type […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Someone will misinterpret what you say if you aren’t articulate
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Keira Knightley, 36; Keith Diamond, 59; Martin Short, 71; Steven Tyler, 73. Happy Birthday: Make adjustments to the way you work or how you earn your living. Strive for efficiency, and it will buy you time to work on projects that excite you. Put together a schedule focused on health, […]
Posted inDear Abby
Fortunes change for homeless woman but not her companion
DEAR ABBY: I used to be a successful working woman until I lost my husband of 30 years. After I became homeless, I met “Tom.” We’ve been good friends for the last five years, hanging out in the woods, sometimes getting hotel rooms. It’s a platonic relationship, but we rely on each other. I receive […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Maine Film Center continues virtual ’Cinema in Conversation‘
Q&A with the director of ‘Stray’ is planned for March 31.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 26
100 Years Ago: 1921 There will be an orchard pruning demonstration at the farm of Eddie Timberlake, Livermore on Thursday. County Agent Atherton will be present. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mrs. Robert W. Pitman will speak on the topic “Pages from the Library” when the Auburn Art Club meets Monday at the Kate J. Anthony […]
Posted inSun Spots
Stereo repair and recipe for Bavarian Cream Chocolate Cake requested
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know someone who still works on old stereo equipment? I have a 1990s stereo receiver that needs looking at because one day it just stopped working. It would bring me great joy to have it repaired. I have looked everywhere, but have had no luck. I’m very old-school and love […]
Posted inDr. Roach
A range of blood pressure readings can be telling
DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor recently retired, my new one is very concerned about my systolic blood pressure, which was 150. I made quarterly visits to my old doctor, who never had a comment about my pressure numbers. My new doctor wants me on medication, and we agreed I would buy a home blood pressure […]