CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate Bosworth, 38; Dax Shepard, 46; Taye Diggs, 50; Cuba Gooding Jr., 53. Happy Birthday: Consider what you have already achieved and what you want to pursue. Change may entice you, but review your motives before you plunge into something risky or costly. Frustration will take over if you make […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 2
100 Years Ago: 1921 If no other notable event had transpired in 1920, the year would still be memorable for the terrific blizzards. On Feb. 19 eight inches of snow fell with the wind blowing at 44 miles an hour. Trolley tracks and railroads were tied up so generally. From that time one storm after […]
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Posted inAdvice, Dr. Roach
Vaccination gone wrong can cause bursa injury
DEAR DR. ROACH: Two years ago, I received the high-dose flu vaccine at my doctor’s office. It resulted in a severe case of SIRVA bursitis in my shoulder. I suffered for three months, taking Tylenol after getting two shots of steroid from my orthopedic surgeon and physical therapy. Since then I have been afraid to […]
Posted inDear Abby
New start to a new year brings hope for better days
DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2021! The new year has arrived, and most of us are beyond grateful to leave the last one behind. The worldwide pandemic has sadly touched all of our lives. But this new year brings with it our hope for a new beginning. Today presents an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy […]
Posted inHoroscope
SAGITTARIUS: Concentrate on a new you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin Morgan, 35; Eden Riegel, 40; Morris Chestnut, 52; Frank Langella, 83. Happy Birthday: Lighten up, and refuse to let the little things get to you. Happiness is about living in the moment and recognizing what you have. Embrace life with an open heart. Use your intellect to improve your life and […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
River Comics Comedy show set for Jan. 5-7
AUBURN and LEWISTON – The River Comics Comedy Productions plan to host three stand-up comedy shows this week. Obscura Café and Drinkery, The Colisee Club, and Craft Brew Underground are the sites to be on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday . On Jan. 5 host Nick Gordon will present Johnny Ater and Brendan Eyre, 7pm at […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 1
100 Years Ago: 1921 On January first, nineteen twenty one Auburn Hall will be the place for fun. Hobbs Peerless Five will surely be there and with Music in the alr. Paper hats and noisemakers to and a grand old time awaiting you. Be there! 50 Years Ago: 1971 Not only did the Twin Cities […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Incorrect vaccine administration can cause bursa injury
DEAR DR. ROACH: Two years ago, I received the high-dose flu vaccine at my doctor’s office. It resulted in a severe case of SIRVA bursitis in my shoulder. I suffered for three months, taking Tylenol after getting two shots of steroid from my orthopedic surgeon and physical therapy. Since then I have been afraid to […]
Posted inSun Spots
Holiday displays shine light and joy to those without decorations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I enjoy reading your column and the information you provide. I wanted to thank the Sun Journal for spreading the word about the locations of for Christmas light displays. I used to be one of those people who decorated all over and I took pride in the fact that it was beautiful […]
Posted inAdvice, Dr. Roach
Couch potato seeks help for arthritis pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old male disabled veteran. I started work out of high school in a factory where I did hard but not brutal work. Then went to Vietnam, where I injured my knee and had to be operated on. Next, I worked for an airline as a baggage handler then became […]