CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Macklemore, 41; Zoe Saldana, 46; Jean Dujardin, 52; Paula Abdul, 62. Happy Birthday: Don’t fear change; be willing to branch out and investigate the possibilities. Life is about living, exploring and finding your bliss. Refuse to let outsiders decide what’s next for you when your happiness depends on making the […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Granddaughters thong bikinis make waves at family gathering
DEAR ABBY: I have two granddaughters and four grandsons. My granddaughters, ages 19 and 20, wear thong bikinis at family swim events in front of their dad, grandpa, uncles and cousins. I believe this is incredibly inappropriate. I’m embarrassed and I don’t want to attend swim parties with the family anymore. I’ve told my son […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Reader to family: Cross erected on Route 4 in memory of Kelly Boulanger is broken
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This letter is for the family of Kelly Boulanger who died in a tragic car accident on Route 4 in 2003. The cross that you erected back then was broken during one of last winter’s storms. I thought you’d like to know in case you want to replace it. — Martha, no […]
Posted inEncore
Great Falls Comedy Club features two shows
The Unteachables Comedy Tour featuring teachers turned comedians, Stephen Taylor and Lou Pharis, one who was voted teacher of the year and the other who was fired for their jokes, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Boston comedian Casey McNeal returns with his mental rants […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Debilitating menstrual pain might be due to endometriosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a woman who had terrible experiences with menstruation. I’ve probably seen two dozen different gynecologists, and I complained to every one of them about my painful periods and …. nothing. Not even a painkiller was prescribed. Most of them seemed to think debilitating pain is part of being female. This pain […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius:Choose to give your energy a physical outlet, and you’ll avoid a mental battle with someone you love.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blake Shelton, 48; Carol Kane, 72; Isabella Rossellini, 72; Paul McCartney, 82. Happy Birthday: Spend time with people of interest, and discover what options are available to you. There is a shift in how you think and what you want to do next, which can lead to an opportunity to […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 18
100 Years Ago: 1924 Experienced chauffeur wanted at once at Belgrade Hotel, Belgrade Lakes, Me. Must furnish best of references as to reliability, temperance and character. Must be able to make own repairs, etc. Apply by letter or person. No tel. calls. 50 Years Ago: 1974 Geoffrey Law, instructor of history at Bates College, and […]
Posted inSun Spots
Realtor clarifies ownership of Auburn Suburban fields on Garfield Road
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Nothing seems to be happening at the location of the proposed addition to the Auburn Suburban fields on Garfield Road. Is this project ever going to get done? — Louise, no town ANSWER: Regarding the answer to this question, originally published in Sun Spots on Thursday, June 13, Travis Bashaw requested that […]
Posted inDear Abby
Flirty manager makes work less and less comfortable
DEAR ABBY: I am single, never married. A male manager at my job is divorced. After a few weeks at the job, I realized we were both single. I have been here for about a year. This manager is flirty and appears to be into me. He acts a lot like my brother-in-law, who I […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Respect and cooperation are necessary if you want to achieve your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Venus Williams, 44; Will Forte, 54; Greg Kinnear, 61; Barry Manilow, 81. Happy Birthday: Focus on what matters most to you. Let your heart, emotions and inner voice dictate how you live and the path you choose. Make personal, financial and physical matters your priorities. Research how you can make […]