DEAR ABBY: I am a 43-year-old woman who has struggled with self-esteem and personal relationships my entire life. My fiance and I have talked in depth about past trauma, but it wasn’t until within the past year that I’ve realized how much of an impact my mother had on those aspects of my life. From […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Consider what will make your life easier and implement the changes that will put your mind at ease.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Raven-Symone, 39; Emmanuelle Chriqui, 49; Meg White, 50; Kenneth Branagh, 64. Happy Birthday: You are in a better position than you realize. Toss negativity aside; it will only hold you back. Turn your attention to what makes you feel alive and become a part of something you can turn into […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Churches coordinating to present 2nd annual Live Nativity at Otisfield on Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The 2nd Annual Live Nativity will be presented on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m. at Field of Faith on Lodge Hill, 437 Bean Road in East Otisfield. All are welcome. The Holy Family, angels, shepherds, and Magi will be joined by live animals for the reading of the Biblical account of […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 9
100 Years Ago: 1924 Little George Tilton, a lad of seven or eight years, while coasting on Wilton’s Main street Saturday, ran into a team and was hit by the horse’s foot on his head. It was thought at first that he was hurt seriously as blood flowed profusely but the cuts on the side […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Steroid injections provide amazing relief from shingles pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on shingles. I am 66 years old and in fairly good health. I had both Shingrix shots about five years ago. I take hydroxyurea for polycythemia vera (PV). Around Aug. 1, I noticed some spots on my forearm that appeared to be a spider bite. I went […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband spent a year pretending he had a job
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 10 years and in a relationship for 20. I just found out that for more than a year he has been lying about working. He pretended he had a part-time contracting job and has been using our savings to pass as income from this fictional job. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Approach an expert who can offer insight that enables you to advance or use your attributes more effectively.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Felicity Huffman, 62; Donny Osmond, 67; Beau Bridges, 83; Dame Judi Dench, 90. Happy Birthday: Communication will encourage compassion and understanding. Getting along regardless of differences will pave the way to progress. A willingness to see all sides of a situation and to offer concrete alternatives along with compromise will […]
Posted inSun Spots
Looking for ‘Q’ and his owner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have lived on Lisbon Street for six years and during that time I have enjoyed watching a tall, elderly gentleman walking his little white Scotty dog. I had several very nice conversations with him and enjoyed petting “Q”, his dog. I cannot remember this man’s name, but learned many interesting facts […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Pets
Heirs of famous sled dog Togo could become the official state dog
On the 100th anniversary of Togo’s life-saving run across the Alaskan wilderness, an effort is underway to honor the sled dog breed.
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Stay on track and keep your plans a secret until you are ready to promote and present.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ian Somerhalder, 46; Dominic Monaghan, 48; Teri Hatcher, 60; James Galway, 85. Happy Birthday: Reiterate what you want and create a schedule and budget to substantiate your plans. Refuse to let outsiders interfere. To clear your to-do list, it’s best to be organized, stay focused and do it yourself. Your […]