CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: America Ferrera, 41; Melissa Joan Hart, 49; Conan O’Brien, 62; Jane Leeves, 64. Happy Birthday: Observe what you are up against and position yourself strategically. Refuse to give away your secrets or intentions, and you’ll avoid outside interference. Ties to your past will lead to emotional decisions that can stand […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Daughter turns 18 and sets off down an alarming path
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I finally got custody of his daughter “Amelia” 15 days before her 16th birthday. She came to us with home-schooling and little socialization. Now she’s 18, and we’ve gotten her on track to graduate, but she has completely changed. She plans to move in with her boyfriend and is skipping […]
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Greater Androscoggin Human Society seeking Future Hero Award nominations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know someone under 18 years old with a huge heart for animals? Someone who goes above and beyond to help our furry, scaly, and feathered friends? The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society wants to hear their story! We’re on the lookout for the next Future Hero Award recipient, and we need […]
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How to buy concert tickets — and avoid getting scammed
Maine lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban bots and put a price cap on resale tickets.
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking back on April 17: Drug store clerks charged, cheap cheese and beef, and L-A’s walkability
Looking Back for April 17, 2025.
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Observe your surroundings and the opportunities around you, and consider if there is a better location to call home.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rooney Mara, 40; Jennifer Garner, 53; Liz Phair, 58; Sean Bean, 66. Happy Birthday: Make your presence felt this year. Participate, verbalize, share your vision and do your best to impact your community positively. Keep busy, set goals and address your to-do list with goodwill and faith in yourself and […]
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Harsh words intensify spat involving in-laws
DEAR ABBY: My daughter-in-law is very opinionated. At times, we get along. But, in the past, she has upset me by accusing me of not doing the right thing. She and my son have two young children together and full custody of his son from another mother. I complimented my grandson on looking after his […]
Posted inSun Spots
Applewald Farm asks for Rainbow Ball donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Applewald Farm at 525 Huntington Hill Road in Litchfield is again collecting donations of formal wear, street clothes, wigs, jewelry and new makeup for the Rainbow Ball which will be held the first weekend in May. Following that, we will set up our farm stand with all the amazing surplus for anyone […]
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Looking Back: ‘Sensational’ taxi clean-ups, the ‘yeech’ factor, and the MES battle
Looking Back for April 16, 2025.
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Having a plan and the ability to do everything yourself will deter others from interfering.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jon Cryer, 60; Martin Lawrence, 60; Ellen Barkin, 71; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 78. Happy Birthday: Take a novel look at the possibilities and build your life around what excites you most. Self-satisfaction is the goal, and happiness justifies the means to the end. Broaden your horizons, research and engage in groups, […]