DEAR SUN SPOTS: There was yet another horrible loss of innocent lives due to speeding and yet I can’t recall the last time I saw law enforcement monitoring a road for speeders. I know police officers are stretched thin, but how is it determined that monitors are needed? Who can we write to or call […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Husband reveals a frighteningly short fuse
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together 23 years. A few years ago, he told a friend of his he wasn’t in love with or attracted to me. I’m the same 5-foot-6-inch, 135-pound woman he married. Recently, he has become increasingly short-tempered. He gets angry at every driver on the road, he destroyed […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Two possible causes of cold toes
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 79 years old. I have lupus, and currently my main focus is the lungs (COPD, asthma), which is under control. However, no one seems to be able to tell me what to do to prevent my toes from feeling like they have been soaking in ice. Even when I’m sleeping, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Dave Rowe featured in livestream concert
A livestream Dave Rowe concert is set for 7 p.m. Friday, June 4, at Cadenza, 5 Depot St. in Freeport. Rowe’s music is handmade and heartfelt. It springs from deep roots borne out of the song traditions of Ireland and the British Isles, cultivated in the roots music of North America, and filtered through the […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 3
100 Years Ago: 1921 Uncle Tom’s Cabin continues to be the best seller in our midst. It is computed that no less than six families here in the Corners alone possess this book. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Members of the Twixters Club of the YWCA will hold their annual meeting at 6:30 pm on Thursday, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Make a difference and do something that matters
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rafael Nadal, 35; Anderson Cooper, 54; James Purefoy, 57; Deniece Williams, 71. Happy Birthday: Push hard for perfection, originality and giving a unique twist to whatever you do or say. Turn this year into one to remember. Walk away from difficult people and situations and toward what brings you personal […]
Posted inSun Spots
Veterans share their stories of strangers honoring them with acts of kindness
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A recent day didn’t start out very well to say the least. First off, I was leaving the house to purchase my Sun Journal at a nearby store about 5:30 a.m. When I opened my garage door to get in my car, I noticed the left front tire was flat. Therefore, I […]
Posted inCommunity, Encore, Things to Do
Area musicians to perform in prizewinners concert
ROCKPORT — Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School plans to hold the Young Stars of Maine prizewinners concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at the Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. The Young Stars of Maine program highlights excellence and commitment in emerging musicians from Maine in eight different categories, representing a diverse array […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Currently no recommendation to check antibodies
DEAR DR. ROACH: How effective are COVID vaccines for people taking immunosuppressive prescriptions? Will we be tested for a desired level of antibodies and maybe get a booster sooner than other people? — C.J. ANSWER: The degree of benefit from a COVID-19 vaccine in people with weakened immune systems due to disease or medication is […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Honesty, coupled with charm, is the best policy
Eugenia Last Horoscope for June 2, 2021