CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Lautner, 31; Q’orianka Kilcher, 33; Kelly Rowland, 42; Jennifer Aniston, 54. Happy Birthday: You’ll see the big picture this year. Take the time to put the pieces of the puzzle together, and you’ll find your way to the winner’s circle. High energy, paired with a positive attitude and innovative […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 11: ‘Some relief from cold wave promised tonight’
Read more about Feb. 11, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The regular meeting of the Y.W.H.A. was held Sunday evening, with good attendance. Plans were made for a minstrel show which is to be held March 20. The committee in charge are Sarah Roggles, May Ward, Fannie Stackovitz, Mollie Gurevitz, and […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Mother sees trouble in son’s current living arrangement
DEAR ABBY: My 44-year-old son is a long-haul driver. His girlfriend has 14-year-old and 17-year-old daughters, who are both high-functioning autistic. My son thinks they should have chores because they need to learn to live independently. This is the biggest argument they have. He says that they should be on the internet for only four […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Ex-wife falls ill, but ex-spouse chooses to stay by her side
DEAR DR. ROACH: My ex-wife and I are both 72 and have known each other for about 15 years. Soon after filing for divorce in 2019, she became very ill with an ulcer, followed by lung cancer and the onset of dementia. Then, recently, the cancer came back in the other lung. People tell me […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Stay calm and keep your thoughts to yourself until you are ready to forge ahead.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chloe Grace Moretz, 26; Emma Roberts, 32; Stephanie Beatriz, 42; Elizabeth Banks, 49. Happy Birthday: Don’t lose sight of your dreams. Use your imagination and intelligence to figure out what makes you happy and how to incorporate what you want into your everyday routine. Change may not be the answer […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 10: ‘Mrs. Bean victim of plot says sister’
Read more about Feb. 10, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The second performance of the fourth annual minstrel show by Alden Gayton Post, American Legion, of Auburn, members, was presented at Auburn Hall last night, to an equally large attendance as at the premier show the night before. The Harmony quartet […]
Posted inDear Abby
Stranger’s abrupt revelation rocks woman’s world
DEAR ABBY: I had pretty much an ideal childhood. My parents have never had issues that I ever saw. We went to church every Sunday, gathered with family often, etc. I’m now grown, and my parents are in their mid-80s. Out of the blue, I got a message on social media from a woman who […]
Posted inSun Spots
Plastic sleeves for newspapers can be reused for crafts, shoe coverings in luggage
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We look forward to reading the Sun Journal, which means we also get a lot of plastic bags even on days when it’s not raining or snowing. There may be reasons I don’t understand that make it necessary to put the newspaper in the bag (I’d rather not get the bag in […]
Posted inEncore
Immigration and identity highlighted in exhibit at Maine MILL
A new exhibit focused on immigration and identity is on display at the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor (formerly Museum L-A) in Lewiston. The show shines a light on the varied groups of people from around the world who have chosen to come to Maine, and specifically Lewiston-Auburn, why they have stayed (or […]
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Tyler Healy Band at Mixers tonight
The Tyler Healy Band, a country rock band with their sights set on Nashville, takes the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays Top 40 country songs as well as some originals, covering bands such as Florida-Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Johnny Cash, […]