DEAR ABBY: Almost 50 years ago, I got a girl pregnant. She left the state and two years later sent me a letter and a picture of the cutest baby — mine. Her letter ripped me apart. I admit I was a terrible person and deserved everything she wrote. Now that I’m up in years, […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
COVID vaccines do not increase the risk of cancer growth
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am looking for your opinion regarding the new COVID booster. I am not opposed to vaccinations, as I have had the initial two shots and one booster. About 18 months ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and have since had my prostate removed. My current PSA readings are undetectable, for […]
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Posted inSun Spots
RCAM still offering seniors transportation, recruiting volunteer drivers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: At a Rural Community Action Ministry board meeting Jan. 15, one of our board members asked me whether our Senior Transportation program had shut down. I explained it had not and is one of our most critically important programs for our rural communities. The board member said he asked because he saw […]
Posted inEncore
International conceptual artist to perform, share her work at UMA
Brooklyn, New York, and Venice, Italy-based artist Anne Mourier will be on UMA’s Augusta campus Jan. 23-26 performing in her exhibition, “While we still ask ourselves how to speak to each other,” and meeting with students in UMA’s classes. The artist will offer a gallery talk at her opening reception at noon on Tuesday, Jan. […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 18
100 Years Ago: 1924 The Scotty Holmes Orchestra, under Art Spaulding of Portland which furnished music for dancing at the Shrine Club party of last evening and Miss Marion Murphy were the stellar attractions. Myriads of rainbow colored lights made a delightful effect. Other lights had been softened which gave an air of enchantment to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Set boundaries to protect against those trying to mislead or damage your reputation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Segel, 44; Jesse L. Martin, 55; Mark Messier, 63; Kevin Costner, 69. Happy Birthday: Express yourself. What you command will come your way. Be adventurous, and make changes that push you to follow your heart and dreams. Opportunity comes to those willing to embrace change. Share your thoughts, and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family fails to be there when needed most
DEAR ABBY: Somehow I became the go-to person for everyone in my family — siblings as well as parents. I have the means, and for decades, I have been happy to help. I recently lost a brother, and I assumed the people I’ve been there for would be there to support ME. Abby, they ALL […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Abnormal infarction on an EKG brings worry of a heart attack
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 79-year-old man in relatively good health. I don’t take any medications. I recently visited a cardiologist regarding some heart palpitations that I have been experiencing. After a review of my laboratory tests, history and physical exams, and my electrocardiogram (EKG), the doctor told me that everything seemed fine. A […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lasagna Love is a way to help the community
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am always heartened by how this community comes together to help their neighbors, particularly most recently. I would like to let people know about another great way to help. The program is called Lasagna Love. It’s simple. You make and deliver a lasagna to someone in our community. The organization makes […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 17
100 Years Ago: 1924 The Auburn Ski Club will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 at Community Service headquarters to make plans in connection with the ski jumping and ski run events of the Auburn Winter Carnival, and also in regards to sending representatives to the Berlin, Rumford, and other carnivals. Weekly Saturday and Sunday activities […]