DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin is seeking volunteers to serve as tutors, as well as English Conversation Partners virtually. We will provide the training to use Zoom as a one-on-one teaching tool, as well as the basic training to be a successful tutor or English conversation partner. All of our training and tutoring is provided […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Neighbors’ one-sided friendship leaves woman feeling slighted
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend of 20-plus years I’ll call “Gladys.” We enjoy walking our dogs and talking about relationship issues. Sometimes it’s just me counseling her. She often regales me about these wonderful times she has — get-togethers with her other friends that I’m not invited to. She loves going into detail about […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Don’t get angry over a change of plans
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 43; Chris Rock, 56; Garth Brooks, 59; James Spader, 61. Happy Birthday: Bring your “A” game to the table; you will achieve what you set out to do. Be the one to set the standard and call the shots. Refuse to let anyone push you or tempt you […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Darlingside livestream concerts, Q&A set
Darlingside will livestream music from its new album “Fish Pond Fish” at 3 p.m. and again at 8 p.m., then an all access post show Q&A at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 The band will perform the album in its entirety and in sequence (we’ve never tried this before), plus a bunch of ye olden […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Pay more attention to the ones you love
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 55; Axl Rose, 59; Kathy Najimy, 64; Tom Brokaw, 81. Happy Birthday: Look for opportunities, and you shall receive them. Do your due diligence, ask plenty of questions and forge ahead with optimism. Take pride in what you do, then reap the rewards. Refuse to let what others […]
Posted inDear Abby
Couple splits after four years, two kids, a few missed chances
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of four years (the father of my two little boys) and I have decided to separate. We got along, but when we did argue, it escalated. We bought a home together a year ago, but two weeks ago he moved back to his parents’ house. We alternate the boys every two […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
CANCELLED: Spencer and the Walrus plan Waterville concert
NOTE: This event has been cancelled. Spencer and the Walrus will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Spencer and The Walrus is a consortium of Portland based musicians who come together through a shared love of Beatles music, including solo material. All members […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Feb. 6
100 Years Ago: 1921 The members of the Turner Senior class presented a drama in Leeds on Friday night, with fine success realizing nearly $60 for their part. They are to go to North Auburn in the near future for a performance at the Grange hall. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Although the weather was not […]
Posted inDr. Roach
A high cholesterol reading despite healthy habits needs review
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 52-year-old female. During my annual exam this year, my fasting cholesterol came back at 217. I usually come in around 170-180. I am not overweight, do not smoke, eat well (not lot of fatty foods) and exercise on a daily basis by walking 1.5-2 miles. In the note given […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman’s boyfriend preoccupied with her previous relationship
DEAR ABBY: My sister “Darby” and I are in our 20s and confused about the relationship she is in. She’s 23 and has been dating a 22-year-old man. They fight a lot because he can’t stop talking about her ex-boyfriend. He says he visualizes her having sex with him, and is frustrated with himself for […]