DEAR ABBY: My first long-term girlfriend ghosted me. She died soon afterward, and I’m left with a gaping lack of closure. I’m 19. We had dated for four years and we were best friends. We didn’t live together, but planned to in the coming months. I intended to marry her. One day out of the […]
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Looking Back on April 1: ‘Garcelon school days over’
Read more about April 1, 1953, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Not so very many years ago the appearance of a ‘horseless carriage’ upon the public streets was the signal for everyone to line up at the curb, marveling at the wonderful progress made in the mechanical arts that produced a mechanism […]
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‘Small Mouth Sounds’ to be staged in Farmington
The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus plans to present Bess Wohl’s “Small Mouth Sounds” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 6-8, at 7 p.m. at the Academy Street center.“Small Mouth Sounds” is a critically-acclaimed dramedy with origins off-Broadway, followed by a national touring show. The Farmington performance […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Don’t expect anyone to do what you want or back your plans. Fly solo and do what you do best.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Szohr, 38; Ewan McGregor, 52; Christopher Walken, 80; Shirley Jones, 89. Happy Birthday: Use your downtime wisely. Your objective is to ease stress, have fun and chase your desired happiness. Look on the bright side of life and use your energy and quick response to seize the moment and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Daughter returns to nest, refuses to live in reality
DEAR ABBY: My 28-year-old daughter moved back home when COVID hit. She works as an influencer and also has a part-time job as a content creator. She doesn’t pay bills. My husband doesn’t want her to pay rent, etc. I feel it’s important for her to do so. She does pay for her groceries and […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 31: ‘Pathetic prisoner on lonely Maine farm’
Read more about March 31, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Alden M. Gayton Post Ladies’ Auxiliary is to give a masquerade dance Monday evening at Auburn Hall. Music is to be by Morrill’s orchestra. The committee includes Mrs. Maude Starkey, Mrs. Mary Williams. Mrs. Marie LaRose, Miss Marion Gullifer, Mrs. Mildred […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Cervical cancer diagnosis stems from exposure to HPV
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer in my 70s. I read that HPV causes this cancer, but I have never been diagnosed with that. I also haven’t been intimate with anyone since my 60s, when I became a widow. What could explain my cancer diagnosis? — J.R. ANSWER: I am […]
Posted inSun Spots
Central Maine Healthcare announces varied opportunities for volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please consider joining the welcoming and inclusive Central Maine Healthcare volunteer family. CMH volunteers are the health system’s community ambassadors for healthy and compassionate living. Our volunteers serve patients, support families and assist in delivering health care services with compassion, competence and dignity. Volunteers serve across the CMH system supporting departments within […]
Posted inEncore
Open Book Players to present ‘Let’s Talk About Dragons!’
The Open Book Players will present its second production of the season, “Let’s Talk About Dragons!,” at 7:30 p.m. on April 1, and 2 p.m. April 2, at Oak Hill High School in Wales. The play features three stories featuring dragons as well as selections of poetry and prose. The cast includes Bill Haley of […]
Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend issues ultimatum to girlfriend and her son
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of three years wants me to move in with him. He’s a great guy. He’s loving and affectionate, kind and caring. We want the same things for our kids and have quite a few things in common. We enjoy playing sports, and we’re both foodies. He checks a lot of my […]