DEAR ABBY: About 20 years ago, my mother-in-law confided something shocking to me. Some background: My husband has two sisters. One is a year older and looks just like him. They both resemble their dad. The younger one looks nothing like the other two or their dad. My MIL told me she and her husband […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: It’s up to you to do your best. Rely on your intuition, not unverified information that comes from unfamiliar sources.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Robert Downey Jr., 58; David Cross, 59; Christine Lahti, 73; Craig T. Nelson, 79. Happy Birthday: Speed things up quickly, and you’ll feel at home. Don’t worry about whether others can keep up; it’s OK to be first. After all, you are a pioneer. Dream about your goals, and in […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Literacy Volunteers Androscoggin to host Scrabble fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Scrabble fans are invited to help raise money for Literacy Volunteers Androscoggin by playing their favorite board game. Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest is Scrabble with a twist, with the competition featuring teams of two to four players collaborating over the same letter tray to try to outscore another multiperson team. Participants […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 4: ‘Flying saucer reported over the Twin Cities’
Read more about April 4, 1953, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The second annual banquet of the Business and Professional Women’s club was held at the DeWitt last evening, 69 attended. Miss Rose D. Nealley was toastmistress, and those who responded were Mrs. Kitty Barker, Miss Lilli Herling, Miss Mabel S. Merrill, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Buffalo Nichols concert set for Strand Theatre
Buffalo Nichols will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. in Rockland. The young guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist brings blues music into the future by putting Black stories into the genres of folk and blues. Tickets cost $18 in advance or $21 day of show. For tickets, or […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 3: ‘Question college women frankly on ‘spooning’ affairs’
Read more about April 3, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Chairman Stetson of the State Board of Assessors stuck his head into the newspaper room the other day, looked around at the paper bestrewn floor, the paper-cluttered tables and desks and grinning remarked: “Cluttered looking place!” “No, just a regular newspaper […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband feels increasingly alone dealing with handicap
DEAR ABBY: I am medically retired and have mobility issues, so I’m unable to be active or socialize. I don’t have many friends outside my family, so I spend many hours alone at home. My wife is an elementary school teacher. My two youngest children are in high school. My wife is an excellent teacher, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Medication used for perimenstrual asthma poses health risks
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 55-year-old perimenopausal woman who developed asthma a few years ago. My symptoms always start right before my menstrual cycle. My doctor ruled out allergies as the cause. I used to get colds and sinus infections premenstrually in my younger years. Most medical practitioners don’t see the correlation between hormones and […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Take the initiative; you’ll feel refreshed and ready to conquer the world.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cobie Smulders, 41; Adam Scott, 50; Eddie Murphy, 62; Alec Baldwin, 65. Happy Birthday: Plan, prepare and execute your intentions with thoughtfulness and style. Make your signature your ability to do things differently, and you’ll attract individuals interested in learning and contributing to whatever you pursue. Don’t be afraid to […]
Posted inSun Spots
Volunteers, items needed at Pleasant St. Drop-In Center
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are recruiting more volunteers at the Pleasant St. Drop-in Center so it can stay open for more hours. If you have a heart for helping and giving in your community, this is the place for you. We need help on Sundays with the hours split into two shifts: 7:45 a.m. to […]