100 Years Ago: 1924 Fire of unknown origin was making good headway on Boxer’s Island, an acre and a half strip of land in the Androscoggin River, opposite a sand pit at about 1:30 o’clock Monday afternoon. 50 Years Ago: 1974 Pictured in a photo by M. A. Bonafant is a team who competed in […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend’s contact with exes raises fresh doubts
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have dated for seven months. We have a good relationship in terms of compatibility. We are both Christian and educated, and we have good professions. We are fun-loving and both of us like to invest and travel. He enjoys my company and says I am the girl with the […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Leo: A simpler lifestyle will help you relax, enjoy what you have and get to know someone of interest better.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hannah Marks, 31; Allison Williams, 36; Bokeem Woodbine, 51; Ricky Schroder, 54. Happy Birthday: Stick close to home. Make domestic changes that soothe your soul. Do your best to bring about positive change and form a united front that encourages helping others. Question what’s happening around you and differentiate between […]
Posted inEncore
Pat Pepin and Nat Hussey to wrap up Cabin Fever Concert Series in Turner
Pat Pepin and Nat Hussey will perform in the final concert of Music for Mavis Gazebo Committee’s Cabin Fever Concert Series from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, in the Community Room at the Turner Center Community Library. The duo will entertain us with their rousing musical renditions of many old favorites. Pepin brings us […]
Posted inSun Spots
Andover Church Birthday Supper, a tradition for 60-plus years, is open to all ages April 27
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Congregational Church of Andover will hosting the Annual Birthday Supper on Saturday, April 27, at 5 p.m. The menu includes ham with pineapple sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and birthday cakes. Donations are accepted. For over 65 years, this event has been a tradition for all the church ladies. […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 12
100 Years Ago: 1924 The editor of the Lewiston-Journal has been invited to deliver the address at the annual meeting of the Society of Maine at Buffalo, N.Y., but has been compelled to decline. 50 Years Ago: 1974 Essays on the question of handling credit have won two Edward Little High School girls prizes which […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Use reliable literature sources for information about vitamins
DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you recommend the most reliable literature source(s) for vitamin and supplement information and interactions? For instance, health magazines give these examples of supplement information: — Take magnesium with vitamin D3 for best absorption. — Do not take magnesium with zinc or iron supplements. Take it hours apart to avoid poor absorption […]
Posted inDear Abby
New mother refuses to let her grandma hold the baby
DEAR ABBY: My oldest daughter, “Kate,” is 22. Her baby is now 6 months old. She is the first grandchild and great-grandchild. Kate refuses to allow my mom to hold her baby. My mom has held the baby a couple of times, but my daughter immediately swooped in and took the baby from her. During […]
Posted inDear Abby
New mother refuses to let her grandma hold the baby
DEAR ABBY: My oldest daughter, “Kate,” is 22. Her baby is now 6 months old. She is the first grandchild and great-grandchild. Kate refuses to allow my mom to hold her baby. My mom has held the baby a couple of times, but my daughter immediately swooped in and took the baby from her. During […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Don’t put your future in someone else’s hands. Take the initiative and be bold, and you will get what you want.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Morrison, 45; Claire Danes, 45; Andy Garcia, 68; Ed O’Neill, 78. Happy Birthday: Expand your awareness and explore possibilities. Contact experts, and make domestic changes to add to your comfort and happiness. Keep your emotions in check and listen to complaints before you act. How you handle financial and […]