DEAR DR. ROACH: About a month ago, I had pain in my chest, so I went to the emergency room, where I was admitted. My blood pressure was in the 200 range, and they did an echocardiogram and a stress test. Both came out negative, but the cardiologist did an angiogram, and they found out […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
TAURUS: Don’t let your emotions take over
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate McKinnon, 37; Julie Chen, 51; Gabrielle Reece, 51; Rowan Atkinson, 66. Happy Birthday: Organize your time and stay on top of your deadlines. Do your best to get along with others, regardless of your differences. A positive attitude will encourage others to compromise. Less emotion and more strategy will […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 6
100 Years Ago: 1921 Miss Edna Pierre who is coming to Lewiston with the George M. Cohan production of “Mary,” at the Empire theater, next week, will be guest during her stay of Miss Dorothy Porter. Miss Porter and Miss Pierre were schoolmates together in New York and dancing partners in many church socials and […]
Posted inSun Spots
Donations to Good Shepherd Food Bank possible online or by mail
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There have been two items recently in the Sun Journal encouraging readers to support the critical role that the Good Shepherd Food Bank plays in combating food insecurity throughout Maine. However, neither item included information on how to donate directly to the Food Bank. Donations can be made online at www.gsfb.org or […]
Posted inDear Abby
Parents clash over who should discipline their children
DEAR ABBY: I am a single father of three wonderful kids. When my wife and I separated, we agreed to 50/50 custody and a property settlement. Everything went smoothly. A year later I requested, and was granted, full custody of my children. Their mom has visitation, but that’s it. Shortly after my separation, I met […]
Posted inHoroscope
ARIES: A positive change in a meaningful relationship will unfold
Happy Birthday: Shake off the past and bounce into the future with optimism. It’s time to let go of dead weight and replace it with stamina and the desire to sign up for a new adventure. Release any doubt you have and concentrate on reality and what you can do to better your life. Trust […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Two habits this husband must stop right away
DEAR DR. ROACH: There is much information about the spread of COVID germs from coughing, sneezing, speaking, etc. However, I have not seen anything about two other ways that could also spread the germs. Could you please address these in your column? 1. Spitting: My husband (and many others) spits on the ground frequently, especially during exercise. 2. […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 5
100 Years Ago: 1922 The annual musical of the Women’s Literary Union will be held at Webster Grammar School hall next Thursday evening. The program will be out of the ordinary, and is being anticipated with much pleasure. Miss Helen Porter, one of the artists, devotes special attention to child songs. She is said to […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 5
100 Years Ago: 1921 The first of the winter series of lectures of the Maine Historical Society will take place at the rooms on Congress Street. The Rt. Rev. Benjamin Brewster, D.D., will address the members and their friends on the Spirit of 1620, with special reference to the homes and haunts of the Pilgrims […]
Posted inSun Spots
Raisin pie recipes include one with sour cream and meringue topping
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Here’s a real good old-fashioned raisin pie recipe. The first time I made it was in 1961. I use the ready-made pastry as it saves a lot of work. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook 2 cups of seeded raisins in 2 cups of boiling water for about 5 minutes or until […]