DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area who sharpens hedge trimmers and loppers?—Mona, no town ANSWER: I am glad you asked this question. It reminded me that I need to drop off a few things to be sharpened. Mathieu Saw & Tool at 7 Enterprise St. in Lewiston can help you out […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Mother-in-law is a menace to life couple has built
DEAR ABBY: I married a wonderful, thoughtful man 30 years ago. His family accepted me and were very kind, with the exception of his mother. She hardly looked at or talked to me. If she did talk to me, it was about her being too young to be a grandmother (I had three children from […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Discipline will be necessary to avoid temptation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fred Savage, 47; Jack White, 48; Tom Hanks, 67; Jimmy Smits, 68. Happy Birthday: Put muscle and passion behind the changes you plan to pursue this year, and you’ll impress yourself and onlookers. Don’t let an emotional incident confuse you regarding work and how best to use your skills. Leave […]
Posted inEncore
Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival announce lineup for summer concerts
24 artists from around the US will perform with the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival this summer
Posted inDear Abby
Wife eager to enjoy hobby with longtime male friends
DEAR ABBY: I am in a committed relationship with a wonderful man. We are not married, but we call each other husband and wife and have two beautiful children together. Our relationship is great. My husband had a different childhood than mine. He didn’t have many friends of the opposite sex. I, on the other […]
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Aries: Choose peace and love over discord and chaos. Put greater emphasis on personal growth, not trying to change others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sophia Bush, 41; Milo Ventimiglia, 46; Kevin Bacon, 65; Anjelica Huston, 72. Happy Birthday: Trust your inner voice to point you in the right direction this year. Let your emotions lead the way, and let your imagination turn your thoughts into a reality. Discipline and hard work will pay off. […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 8
100 Years Ago: 1923 14 year old Stellar Leber of 21 First Street, Auburn, attempted to take her bath Saturday night. She proceeded in the usual manner but for some reason or other the gas heater failed to function properly. Within a few moments the house was filled with gas and Miss Leber was overcome. […]
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Marriage at a crossroads due to lack of intimacy
DEAR ABBY: I’m 55 and have been married to my husband for 22 years. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease 12 years ago. He’s mobile but on oxygen and has lost most of his stamina. At this point, everything in our life (friends, family and social life) revolves around his disease. He responds to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Let your ideas shine through, and you’ll gain approval from someone you love and respect.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Kwan, 43; Berenice Bejo, 47; Shelley Duvall, 74; Ringo Starr, 83. Happy Birthday: A thorough approach to whatever you do will pay off this year. Dedication, loyalty, compassion and common sense will take you to a place that offers peace of mind. Refuse to let what others do tempt […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 7
100 Years Ago” 1923 While returning from Portland Thursday, George P. Gauvin and William Durand picked up a black bag on the road and upon opening it found it contained a large amount of jewelry and nuggets of gold They notified the chief of police in Brunswick and he took their address and they continued […]