DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to donate my hair to cancer patients. Please let me know how. — Karen, no town ANSWER: There’s a nonprofit organization in Maine that can help you with this. Hair Matters will assist you with making an appointment to cut your hair at one of their participating salons or if […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Young adult eyes new path for happiness and support
DEAR ABBY: I’m new to the LGBTQ+ community and finding it tough. I’m torn between living a happy life or being around my family, who don’t 100% accept me as bisexual/asexual and involved with a transgender female. My new partner and I are happy together, but my family doesn’t approve that I’m finally feeling happy […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on May 20
100 Years Ago: 1924 Alfred Leblanc of Pine street, Lewiston, has taken over the interests of his brother, Philip, in the Lewiston Steam and Dye House at 139 Main street, Lewiston. Alfred has been manager of the concern, and is now sole owner. Philip Leblanc has opened a grocery store at 51 Knox Street. Mr. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
ALECT2 has a better prognosis than other types of amyloidosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently saw a friend who had been diagnosed with ALECT2 amyloidosis, a form of chronic kidney disease that is not well-understood but is considered fatal. Her illness was first misdiagnosed. She is in her late 60s and seems to be aging gracefully. She never was a heavy drinker or a substance […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Your attitude will set the stage for what’s to come.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matt Czuchry, 47; Tony Stewart, 53; Tony Goldwyn, 64; Cher, 78. Happy Birthday: You can progress if you dedicate time to making changes that comply with your lifestyle. Take responsibility for your happiness, and opportunities will unfold. Think big and believe in your ability to get things done your way. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Bates College employee’s special bike goes missing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My beloved 1998 bright orange Mongoose Surge mountain bike was stolen on the Bates campus at the end of last week. If anyone knows of its whereabouts, please contact me at 786-6250.—Tammy, no town ANSWER: I’m sorry to hear about this, and of course, I’m happy to help. This is a very […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband’s volatile temper worsens after he loses his job
DEAR ABBY: When my husband, “Wayne,” and I were dating 15 years ago, he would occasionally get angry and stalk off or bust a bag of chips, but after I gave him time alone, he’d be back like nothing happened. He always said that episodes such as this were something he was “working on.” After […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Refuse to let setbacks discourage you. Learn from the experience, and you’ll achieve and gain speed as you hone your skills.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dario Franchitti, 51; Polly Walker, 58; Grace Jones, 76; Pete Townshend, 79. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to what’s going on behind the scenes. Knowledge is the key to decisions that will add stability to your life and encourage you to surround yourself with people who offer insight and alternatives. Change […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on May 18
100 Years Ago: 1924 A rather spectacular escape effected from the State School at Hallowell at 1 o’clock on Thursday morning when Cora Littlefield dropped from the third story window of her sleeping room to the ground by tying together bed clothing and hitching the same to a bedpost. The girl was found walking along […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman pays high emotional cost trying to help her mother
DEAR ABBY: My mom always catered to my dad when I was growing up. I was left to pretty much raise myself. Their drinking and social life were their priorities. I ended up pregnant at 16 and married to an abusive 21-year-old man, and I was divorced at 17. After that, I was on my […]