100 Years Ago: 1923 The Neighborhood Mother’s Club will meet Thursday at the High Street Congregational Church. An appreciation luncheon was prepared recently by members of the dieters’ group for those who volunteer their services for the club. Millicent Donahue and Mrs. Ann Lachance were given gifts of appreciation. 50 Years Ago: 1973 The Central […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Daughter gets an eyeful when she drops in on mom
DEAR ABBY: My mother is 90 and has been a widow for 10 years. When we moved to this city 30 years ago, my parents made friends with a group of people. In this group was a couple nobody in our family liked (Dad especially), but Mom remained friends with them. Abby, the husband is […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
How certain diet styles work to lower heart disease risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: Which diet styles in particular are associated with a lower risk of heart disease? Many people are confused about what actually is a healthy diet. Is a Mediterranean diet easier than an extreme low-fat diet? — D.H.H. ANSWER: There are several styles of diet that have been proven to be healthier than […]
Posted inSun Spots
Rhubarb Festival coming this week to West Paris
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Universalist Church of West Paris at 208 Main St. will be holding the annual Rhubarb Festival with everything rhubarb on June 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. In addition to all the goodies, there will be white elephant tables to browse through as well as boxes of stationery featuring our […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Studio Two plan Chocolate Church concert
Studio Two (Beatles Tribute) plan to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, at Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. The band is a headlining Beatles band that pays tribute to the early Beatles years, choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era. Featuring graduates from Berklee College of Music and Beatles […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friends express skepticism for couples reconciliation
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were married nine years. He unexpectedly left me when COVID first hit. We were apart for a year and eight months and ended up divorcing. I filed because, even though I didn’t want to believe it, I eventually accepted that it was over. Even though he hadn’t actually filed […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Discuss what you want to do with someone easy to work with and supportive.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carey Mulligan, 38; Kylie Minogue, 55; Christa Miller, 59; Gladys Knight, 79. Happy Birthday: Sticking to what and who you know best will make your life easier. Refuse to let outside interference upset your emotional well-being. Value close relationships and do your part to ensure you maintain your reputation and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Vulgar comment to woman makes waves at pool hall
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I play on a pool team. About a year ago, the team captain looked at my wife and said, “So, can I play with your lower private area?” (He didn’t use those words.) My wife, who is very shy, was shocked. He has made dumb comments before, and I’ve warned […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Don’t let laziness set in when you know you’ll feel better once you have everything in order.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Colfer, 33; Shanola Hampton, 46; Jack McBrayer, 50; Paul Bettany, 52. Happy Birthday: Think before you speak, and avoid emotional problems with those you live or work with this year. Researching will play a role in keeping you out of trouble. Get your facts straight and put your time […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on May 27
100 Years Ago: 1923 Much unfavorable comment has been heard in Auburn since the announcement that Auburn Hall and the Troy street property, consisting of stables and the old Armory, are for sale, following an order by the Auburn City Council Friday afternoon, as reported in The Sun the following morning. The consensus of opinion, […]