CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mario Williams, 40; Justin Timberlake, 44; Kerry Washington, 48; Portia de Rossi, 52. Happy Birthday: You’re heading in an upward direction. It may not be what you expect, but it will be a lively ride you will enjoy if you can control your emotions. Stop fretting over what you cannot […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Man’s long friendship with woman still upsets wife of 24 years
DEAR ABBY: My husband has a female friend he grew up with. They have exchanged “happy birthday” texts for many years. However, they have recently begun texting more often. An example: One night he was mixing a drink and texted her about whether to use Pepsi or Coke. On his birthday, I watched for her […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 31
100 Years Ago: 1925 George W. Bumpus, for the past 24 years City Clerk of Auburn, was honored yesterday at the City building by fellow workers in celebration of his 78th birthday. A party was held in the Water Board Office; the ladies of the building, Mesdames Roberts, Jennings, and Gillis and Miss Leach prepared […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Man who takes 10 pills a day questions the efficacy of his meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old male in fairly good health for my age. I take 8-10 pills a day, including two over-the-counter medications. I take four or five in the morning and four or five in the evening. My question is, how effective are these medications if they are all being taken together […]
Posted inSun Spots
Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association offering scholarship
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who lives in Androscoggin County, is going on to college, and plans to enter the field of education. The scholarship is awarded based on scholarship, citizenship and need. All candidates must complete and submit the following […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 30
100 Years Ago: 1925 Mrs. Margaret L. Howarth, of 458 Weetamoo Street, who is well-known in Lewiston, and spends her summers in Bath; has opened offices for the practice of law in Fall River, Mass. Mrs. Howarth was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar last April and has since had her office in her home. Mrs. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Look for opportunities and partnerships that are beneficial and easy for you to control.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wilmer Valderrama, 45; Christian Bale, 51; Phil Collins, 74; Charles S. Dutton, 74. Happy Birthday: Consider every angle of the situations you face this year before implementing change. Opportunity is present, but your timing will fall short if you aren’t explicit. Pay attention to detail regarding investments, money exchanges and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Old friend has worn out her welcome with imposing visits
DEAR ABBY: I have an old friend who lives an hour from me. I visit her for the day and come home. I have never invited her to spend the night at my home, nor do I expect her to invite me for a sleepover when I drive down to see her. The last two […]
Posted inDr. Roach
With severe dementia, medications are of limited benefit
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 89-year-old husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He does not take any medication. He is in excellent health except for the Alzheimer’s. His blood pressure is 123/69 mm Hg, and his pulse is 53 bpm. His geriatric doctor said “no” to prescribing medication to help slow down the disease. The doctor […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader has a ‘large amount’ of fabric to donate to nonprofit or charities to raise money
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a large amount of fabric to donate. Are there any charities that hold fabric sales? — Barbara, Rumford ANSWER: I don’t know of any nonprofit organizations that hold specific fabric sales. However, I’m sure there are nonprofits who would take this fabric off your hands and add it to their […]