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Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Grandparents fear for toddler’s safety in unsanitary home
DEAR ABBY: Our son and his girlfriend had our first grandchild 18 months ago. We helped them move out of their rental house before the baby was born and buy a cute little house, which we made sure was in good shape before they moved in. (They had ruined the rental property with a couple […]
Taurus: Clearing a path to freedom will offer satisfaction and insight into how to turn your dreams into a reality.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andre Agassi, 55; Uma Thurman, 55; Michelle Pfeiffer, 67; Jerry Seinfeld, 71. Happy Birthday: Put your energy to work for you this year. Refuse to let anger and frustration steal your thunder when focusing on progress and taking care of business are the better alternatives. Welcome positive change and be […]
Auburn food pantry has on-going needs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The High Street Food Pantry at the Auburn United Methodist Church at 439 Park Ave. in Auburn, has on-going need for the following items: peanut butter, toilet paper, pasta sauce, canned meats, baking items (mixes, sugar, flour, etc.), and soup. Thank you for supporting this mission and helping local people meet their […]
Looking Back on April 28, 2025: Buying the ‘Old Man of the Mountain’ and Auburn’s luxury hotel project
Looking Back for April 28, 2025
Daughter’s estrangement brings more questions for parent
DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my daughter went “no contact” with both sides of our family — grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, as well as cousins. Since then, I have been struggling with how I should answer acquaintances who ask, “How is she doing?” as well as those who ask, “Do you have children?” […]
Aries: Sharing your vision will help you gain respect and give you the upper hand when dealing with professional, financial or domestic changes you want to pursue.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Alba, 44; Penelope Cruz, 51; Jay Leno, 75; Ann-Margret, 84. Happy Birthday: Worry less about time and more about completion. Promote what you offer and what you are willing to contribute this year, and you’ll find yourself on the fast track forward. Your confidence, enthusiasm and dedication will make […]
Looking Back on April 27, 2025: Bates College land swap and plastic drink bottle warnings
Looking Back for April 27, 2025
Dad’s attitude toward ex complicates get-together
DEAR ABBY: My parents have been divorced for almost 30 years. My father is still furious with my mother, and she is indifferent toward him. My son is about to graduate from high school, and both grandparents want to attend the ceremony and dinner afterward. However, Dad refuses to be in proximity, or even sight […]
Pisces: Know when to decline and revert to taking better care of yourself.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Austin Dillon, 35; Jenna Coleman, 39; Patrick Stump, 41; Ari Graynor, 42. Happy Birthday: Change can be painful. Truth hurts, but putting up with situations that lead to stress is more harmful than being honest with yourself and others. Start replacing what’s no longer working for you with something that […]