CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emilia Jones, 21; Dakota Fanning, 29; Kristin Davis, 58; Patricia Richardson, 72. Happy Birthday: Ease into the changes you make this year, and you’ll be pleased with the results. Keep an open mind, but don’t let anyone take over or cause you to act hastily. Handle matters yourself to avoid […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 23: ‘Newsboys on a holiday’
Read more about Feb. 23, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 It looked today as tho the Auburn Carnival folks had a “drag” with the weather. The opening day of the Auburn Winter Carnival was perfect in both weather and entertaining qualities. The morning and afternoon snow races and jumps went off […]
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Posted inSun Spots
List of dog-friendly parks, beaches and hiking trails requested for central Maine
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a list of dog-friendly beaches, parks and hiking trails for central Maine? It would be great to have this information on hand. — No name, no town ANSWER: I don’t know of an actual list but dogs are welcome on all Maine state park beaches, provided they are leashed, from […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Get everyone you care about involved, and a closer bond will develop that encourages you to make positive lifestyle changes moving forward.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Drew Barrymore, 48; Thomas Jane, 54; Jeri Ryan, 55; Kyle MacLachlan, 64. Happy Birthday: Be discreet, secretive and change only what’s necessary. Consider how to make your life less stressful. Concentrate on physical adjustments that add convenience to your everyday routine. Create opportunities instead of waiting for someone to step […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife not sure where to turn when snooping bares stunner
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for six years, married for four. We have had a lot of marriage issues during the last few years, sexually and otherwise. I no longer trust him because of something I found out last year. I have his email information, and I also was able to […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 22: ‘No opposition to the Auburn Water District’
Read more about Feb. 22, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 A joint meeting of the Auburn City council, the Planning Board and members of the high school committee of the Board of Education conferred Wednesday afternoon, with Frank Irving Cooper, a Boston architect, who presented plans for the proposed addition to […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Fish oil works wonders for reducing migraines
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent article about migraines. I’m a millennial who started getting brutal migraines beginning in 2001. I saw several neurologists and took different medications, but nothing really helped. In 2011, I started taking fish oil with high DHA daily. Since then, my migraines have dropped 95% overall, and it helps […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader offers suggestion for woman asking about handmade heating pads
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You had a woman ask for a microwave “bag” to warm her feet in bed (Feb. 17 Sun Spots). My sister-in-law, Louise Decoteau, makes the very best rice bags. You can get small or big sizes and her prices are very reasonable. She can make whatever size you like. I pop them […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Joshua Davis concert set for Strand Theatre
A Joshua Davis concert is planned for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland. The Michigan singer-songwriter excels at connecting with live audiences, nourishing their souls with his blend of folk, blues, jazz, ragtime, and country sounds. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $18 day of show. For tickets, or […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Chocolate Church Arts Center to host Anni Clark
Anni Clark will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Annex of the Chocolate Church Art Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. The Maine native traveled full-time for 23 years with her six- and 12-string guitars, her own songs, and her passion for connecting with audiences of all ages. With […]