CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andre Agassi, 53; Uma Thurman, 53; Michelle Pfeiffer, 65; Jerry Seinfeld, 69. Happy Birthday: Emotions will be close to the surface. Recognize your motives before you make a move. Having a clear-cut strategy will help you avoid making a hasty decision. Opportunities are apparent, but doing your homework is a […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 28: ‘Lewiston, ‘billy goat’ of blue laws, planning to seek repeal’
Read more about April 28, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The fishing season at Lake Auburn began officially Saturday afternoon, the announcement being made by E. M. Lowell, game warden, Saturday morning. The lake at that time was clear of ice with the exception of a small space at the north […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Focus on your surroundings and make them more inviting. How you live represents who you are.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Alba, 42; Penelope Cruz, 49; Jay Leno, 73; Ann-Margret, 82. Happy Birthday: Take stock before you start again. Don’t count on others when you should do the work yourself. You have plenty to gain, but it will take ingenuity and doing or overseeing the work yourself. Put your energy […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Safety of increasingly common THC edibles called into question
DEAR DR. ROACH: I live in a large community. More and more of my peers are using THC gummies sold over the counter at smoke shops as a substitute for smoking marijuana. Are there any studies being conducted on the safety of imbibing these small amounts of THC? Also, are there any studies being conducted […]
Posted inDear Abby
Siblings take different approaches toward mother
DEAR ABBY: Our mom just turned 100, and she is in good health. I threw a big birthday celebration to honor this amazing woman. My brother and I were adopted as infants. She gave us a fabulous childhood, and we grew up to be responsible adults. My brother, who’s retired, lives 6 miles from Mom, […]
Posted inSun Spots
Androscoggin River Watershed Council seeks volunteers for water testing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Several years ago, the Androscoggin River Watershed Council asked Sun Spots readers to volunteer to do water quality monitoring on the Androscoggin River. Readers were an immense help, but a few have had to move on to other endeavors. We need a few more volunteers to help as part of the Maine Department […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Pottery Tour scheduled for May 6, 7
The 11th annual Maine Pottery Tour welcomes visitors on Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7. The self-guided Tour is an opportunity to enjoy spring in Vacationland and the hospitality of local potters in their studios. This year 66 pottery studios around the state will be participating. They are organized into six regions, allowing several […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 27: ‘Beer bottle assault action continued in Auburn court’
Read more about April 27, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 A Fordson tractor arrived at Thorne’s corner grange hall, Thursday afternoon, and was an object of much interest among the men and boys who were attending the special meeting of the grange. The program was by the Wade and Dunton company […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Pay attention to self-improvement and veer away from trying to change others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emily Rios, 34; Jenna-Louise Coleman, 37; Patrick Stump, 39; Ari Graynor, 40. Happy Birthday: Put your energy behind your ideas and the changes that will ease stress and give you something to look forward to this year. Overreacting will be the pitfall between you and the happiness you desire. Be […]