DEAR ABBY: Last night I went to a party where my husband introduced me to all of his co-workers except for one young female who kept hanging out beside him. She’s about 25 years younger than he is, and he’s her boss. I thought it was odd that he didn’t introduce me. I finally introduced […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Woman with no history of cancer should not risk hysterectomy
DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend who is a breast cancer survivor recently had another friend who survived uterine cancer, but learned she had bone cancer after five years of being cancer-free. I am 76, and my friend insists I’m crazy if I don’t have a hysterectomy to avoid getting cancer in that area. I have […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Verify information before you accept or pass it along. Spend time learning, developing and preparing for the future.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pharrell Williams, 50; Mike McCready, 57; Mitch Pileggi, 71; Agnetha Faltskog, 73. Happy Birthday: Refuse to let emotional matters take over your life. Think your plans through from beginning to end and find a practical solution that helps you and those you love. It’s OK to dream, but when it […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Volunteers needed for Earth Day cleanup in their neighborhoods
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club, Gray-New Gloucester Optimist Club and Tri Town Optimist Club are asking people to volunteer for one hour on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, to pick up trash in their neighborhood. Commit to a minimum of one hour to pick up trash and possibly win a coupon for a […]
Posted inEncore
Comedy shows begin tonight in L-A
The River Comics Comedy Productions will host three stand-up comedy shows this week. Audiences get a sneak peek at a new Vegas show, “A Better Trip,” with Shane Mauss featuring special guest Myq Kaplan from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, at the Riverfront at Franco Center in Lewiston. Host Ian MacDonald brings three comedians […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman has held MIL’s secret for 20 years
DEAR ABBY: About 20 years ago, my mother-in-law confided something shocking to me. Some background: My husband has two sisters. One is a year older and looks just like him. They both resemble their dad. The younger one looks nothing like the other two or their dad. My MIL told me she and her husband […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Sonogram best screening for breast cancer while breastfeeding
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have an increased genetic risk for breast cancer and take an annual mammogram and sonogram. I had a baby last year and am now breastfeeding. What is the best way to do screening while breastfeeding? — Anon. ANSWER: Breast cancer during pregnancy and lactation is unusual, but unfortunately does rarely happen. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: It’s up to you to do your best. Rely on your intuition, not unverified information that comes from unfamiliar sources.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Robert Downey Jr., 58; David Cross, 59; Christine Lahti, 73; Craig T. Nelson, 79. Happy Birthday: Speed things up quickly, and you’ll feel at home. Don’t worry about whether others can keep up; it’s OK to be first. After all, you are a pioneer. Dream about your goals, and in […]
Posted inSun Spots
Literacy Volunteers Androscoggin to host Scrabble fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Scrabble fans are invited to help raise money for Literacy Volunteers Androscoggin by playing their favorite board game. Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest is Scrabble with a twist, with the competition featuring teams of two to four players collaborating over the same letter tray to try to outscore another multiperson team. Participants […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 4: ‘Flying saucer reported over the Twin Cities’
Read more about April 4, 1953, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The second annual banquet of the Business and Professional Women’s club was held at the DeWitt last evening, 69 attended. Miss Rose D. Nealley was toastmistress, and those who responded were Mrs. Kitty Barker, Miss Lilli Herling, Miss Mabel S. Merrill, […]