DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were together for 11 years, married for six of them. I had an alcohol addiction for the last few years, which led to my being unfaithful. He never drank, so he had a hard time understanding my addiction problem. After I got a DUI, he finally left me. Two […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Your kindness and desire to maintain peace make it easy for others to relate to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cynthia Erivo, 38; Gaby Hoffmann, 43; Sarah Polley, 46; Shirley Bassey, 88. Happy Birthday: Prepare to accommodate everything you want to achieve this year. Changing your routine will positively impact your ability to turn heads and attract followers. Set off on your journey, leaving the past behind you. Engaging in […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Reader concerned about speeding along road in Leeds and Greene
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just want to thank you for posting a request to learn if anyone else was concerned about the speeding on Quaker Ridge Road in Leeds and Greene (Dec. 18 Sun Spots). It was seen in Sun Spots, I’m sure, and was also seen on the Nextdoor app by some 300-plus people, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
ArtsFarmington cancels screening of Charlie Chaplin’s ‘The Gold Rush’
Doug Protsik will play “Old Time Piano” along with the silent film
Posted inEncore
Two shows on tap at Great Falls Comedy Club
“A La Tarte Burlesque,” a Comic Strip featuring a little comedy and a little burlesque, will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Tickets are $35/VIP and $25/General Admission. Stand-up comedy featuring Alex Giampapa and host Nick Gordon will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan […]
Posted inEncore
Open Membership period underway for Auburn Community Concert Band
The Auburn Community Concert Band will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, Jan. 8, in preparation for the group’s 2025 summer concert season. This is an ideal opportunity for former high school and college band members to again experience the enjoyment of making music and performing in front of large audiences. Interested musicians have until Jan. 22 […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 7
100 Years Ago: 1925 L. M. Linnell of Gardiner, Maine lays claim to being the oldest Shriner in the United States. To the Lewiston Journal reporter when seen at his Pray street home Mr. Linnell said “I recently saw by a newspaper that a man in the State of Ohio claimed to be the oldest […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Implement your plans quickly before someone outmaneuvers you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Renner, 54; Nicolas Cage, 61; Katie Couric, 68; David Caruso, 69. Happy Birthday: Take charge, lay down ground rules and create a schedule that helps fulfill your goals and dreams. Putting your happiness on someone else’s bucket list will fall short of your expectations. Take responsibility and map out […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Low iron stores due to thalassemia call for an evaluation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am Greek and have thalassemia minor. In general, my red blood cells are much smaller than typical ones, and my iron content is significantly low. Every time I see a different doctor who prescribes a blood test, they always emphasize that my iron content is low and that I should take […]
Posted inDear Abby
Old friend’s inappropriate behavior makes waves
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend, “Doug,” I’ve known for 30 years. I moved away, but we get together once or twice a year. I’ve known his wife longer than him and watched their son grow up, attending his sports activities when visiting and contributing to school fundraising activities. He’s a good kid. I’ve recently […]