DEAR ABBY: My ex-wife, “Jenny,” and I were together seven years, married for almost five of them. We have a young child together. We have been divorced for eight months. I have been trying to reconcile with her because she is the love of my life and I want our family to be together. The […]
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Antigens after COVID remain in system, but aren’t infectious
DEAR DR. ROACH: Will I continue to test positive for COVID-19 antigens even after I recover from the virus? I tested positive using the free, at-home COVID-19 antigen self-test a week ago, and I tested positive again yesterday. Once you have the antigens in your system, don’t they stay there for a while? — R.L.M. […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 14: ‘Wicked, police chief terms Auburn Hall dance’
Read more about Dec. 14, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 “Collars make dainty Christmas gifts, and there are linds for every neckline, square, round V-shaped, and one new piece of neckwear has not only a collar, but a vestee attached to it. 50 Years Ago: 1972 If there are any old […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: A proactive approach will ensure you get things done on time and to your liking. Do something that reflects the spirit of the season with someone you love.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Hudgens, 34; Sophie Monk, 43; Beth Orton, 52; Dee Wallace, 74. Happy Birthday: Ask questions and be honest with yourself and others regarding your feelings and intentions. Sticking to the truth and following a route that feels right will help you achieve your goal this year. Engage in activities […]
Posted inSun Spots
Angel ornament crafter showing creations Saturday in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in response to Rose of Lewiston (Dec. 12 Sun Spots) who was looking for the maker of the angel ornaments. I rented a craft table at the Oak Hill Middle School and the lady that made the ornaments had a table across from mine. The craft fair was put on […]
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Psychiatrist won’t give up a patient’s list of medications
DEAR DR. ROACH: My sister has asked her psychiatrist for a list of the medications she has been on during the past few years. She would like to try a new one, as she is crying constantly and seems disoriented. He won’t explore changing meds and also won’t give her the list, claiming he hasn’t […]
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Marriages and illnesses complicate land proposal
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I moved into a new rental house on my best friend’s property a year ago. We love living here. We moved to be closer to my friend, “Noah,” who is like a brother to me. He and his wife live on the same property. Noah was diagnosed with heart disease […]
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Capricorn: Don’t leave anything to chance or in someone else’s hands. Make positive changes to your home and share your time and space with friends and family.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Swift, 33; Jamie Foxx, 55; Wendie Malick, 72; Dick Van Dyke, 97. Happy Birthday: Clear up unfinished business and ease stress. Closing out one year and opening another with a clean slate will empower you to incorporate plans that will add to your stability and make you feel secure […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 13: ‘Tremendous explosion, furious fire rip through Libbey Mill’
Read more about Dec. 13, 1972, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Auburn pedestrians using Goff Hill are grateful for a liberal sprinkling of sand on the sidewalks. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Today marks the 25th birthday of the Maine Turnpike and the 100-mile pike is doing record business. Executive Director Frank A. […]
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Hartford readers offers extensive collection of Ghandi books
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the 1960s, I began studying the writings of Mahatma Gandhi who seemed to make more sense than other philosophers and teachers. By 1970 I started to import these books from India, and soon offered them for sale. Buyers were scarce, but profit was never the point since I developed a career […]