An online performance of “Three Moments in Time: A Valentine for Older Married Couples,” by Jerry Walker, will be presented by Freeport Players. The show will be available to stream through Sunday, Feb. 28, on the theater website at fcponline.org. “Three Moments in Time” is a loving, poignant, and funny look at memory and aging. […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Take a step back if uncertainty prevails
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Lautner, 29; Kelly Rowland, 40; Jennifer Aniston, 52; Sheryl Crow, 59. Happy Birthday: Channel your energy wisely. There is so much you can accomplish if you stay focused on what you want to achieve. Tunnel vision, discipline and a good imagination will set the stage for a […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Facial fillers and COVID-19 vaccine reactions
DEAR DR. ROACH: Will I have a reaction to the new COVID-19 vaccine because I have an implanted stimulator? I heard that people with face fillers had reactions since it was foreign items in the body. I also have had back surgeries and hip replacement. I’m a 72-year-old female with diabetes. I’m soon able to […]
Posted inDear Abby
Estranged mom pushes closer after first grandchild’s birth
DEAR ABBY: My mother and I have never been close. We talk to or see each other five or six times a year at family functions. Honestly, I am fine with this. I recently had a baby (her first grandchild), and suddenly she wants to come over all the time. I have tried to set […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Feb. 11
100 Years Ago: 1921 The postponed Senior play, “Way Down in Maine,” will be given at Murray Hall, Thursday evening. There has been big ticket sales and much interest has been shown. Specialties will be introduced between the acts and home-made confections will be on sale. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Auburn Parks and Recreation Department […]
Posted inSun Spots
Veteran’s family members sought so service medals can be presented
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read your column every day and am turning to you for some very badly needed help in finding someone. My sister, Donna Lee Dagneau passed away in Florida this past month and I’m attempting to find her husband’s children so we can give his service medals and other items to them. […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Feb. 17
100 Years Ago: 1921 The judiciary committees in Augusta reported ought to pass on an act to authorize the County of Androscoggin to enlarge and repair the county buildings in Auburn, erect a new building, and to enlarge and construct safety vaults, and an ought not to pass on an act to require women to […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Feb. 16
100 Years Ago: 1921 W. H. Sawyer, Jr., of Frye Street reports having seen a bluebird on College Street, Feb. 7 and that he heard him sing. Bluebirds were reported at Weymouth, Mass., about the same time. This is about the earliest record for several years. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Preparations are being made for […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Feb. 15
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Salvation Army is 37 years old today and the Corps is planning on a birthday meeting tonight. All Interested are invited to attend and hear a retrospective on “Thirty Years Ago and Now.” There will be original choruses on the program. 50 Years Ago: 1971 A group of persons active […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Pernicious anemia comes from lack of intrinsic factor
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had pernicious anemia for about eight years and must have an injection of vitamin B-12 every three weeks to stay alive. I am also a diabetic for over 10 years, with my A1C remaining in the 6.1-6.5 range over that time. My daily glucose level reading is very sensitive, almost […]