DEAR ABBY: A decade ago, before my wife and I had children, we were deeply in love with each other. Everything was great in the bedroom and outside. After we had children, my wife did a 180. She’s no longer affectionate with me at all. We barely hold hands, we never hug, and kissing is […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Speak from the heart and be willing to follow through with the promises you make.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zac Efron, 35; Esperanza Spalding, 38; Freida Pinto, 38; Wynton Marsalis, 61. Happy Birthday: Balance, equality and heading in a direction that makes you feel good about yourself and what you do will make a difference in how things unfold this year. Don’t let anyone put pressure on you. It’s […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Understanding the bacteria behind toxic shock syndrome
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently, I got into a conversation with a group of friends about toxic shock syndrome. One of them claimed it is caused by synthetic menstrual products containing toxic chemicals like bleach, rayon and dioxins. I said that I’d never heard that theory before and that I thought it was because women weren’t […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 18: ‘Charge Auburn fire chief deserted wife’
Read more about Oct. 18, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 The Senior class of the Stephens High School will hold another sociable and dancing party on Friday evening, Oct 20th, at the high school. Entertainment will be given and Al Melanson’s orchestra will furnish music. These socials are very popular and […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lack of lighting in Walmart parking lot a concern for reader
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For months now, there have been no working lights in the parking area near the most heavily used entrance to the Auburn Walmart. If they are trying to reduce light pollution, it’s not the best place to be doing that. It’s difficult enough for drivers to avoid hitting pedestrians and other vehicles, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Franco Center offers Halloween-themed crypt walks this week
LEWISTON — The Franco Center plans to open its crypt for Fright Night on Oct. 25, 26, and 27, at 46 Cedar St. The guided walk will be open from noon to 5 p.m. each day, cost is $6 per person. During this time, the walk will provide less of a scare than the nightly […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The Kingston Trio plan concert at Waterville Opera House
The Kingston Trio will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. All three current members, Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton and Buddy Woodward have intrinsic links to and experience with the original group: Marvin is the adopted son of founding member Nick Reynolds, who also was […]
Posted inDear Abby
Mom has yet to introduce adult kids to new family
DEAR ABBY: My mom divorced my dad more than 20 years ago. She remarried three years ago. She sent my sister and me a text the week of her wedding saying she was keeping the wedding small and only for those she felt would be comfortable there. They eloped midweek with my aunt and uncle […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Don’t give up on someone. Discussing what’s bothering you will bring better days ahead.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Felicity Jones, 39; Eminem, 50; Rob Marshall, 62; Alan Jackson, 64. Happy Birthday: Channel your emotions into something creative this year, and you will find another way to bring in cash. Strive for peace and happiness, and challenges will be easier to manage. Compromise will buy you time to do […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 17: ‘Red roadster in dash over Maine border’
Red roadster in dash over Maine border 17 Oct 1922, Tue Sun-Journal (Lewiston, Maine) Newspapers.com Click here to read more on this story from 1922 from our archives on Newspapers.com. Find our full archive of newspaper content at sunjournal.com/archives 100 Years Ago: 1922 The committee from the Auburn Chamber of Commerce arranging for the Boys […]