DEAR ABBY: I am a single man with no siblings. My elderly father passed away eight months ago. My mother is now in hospice with a life expectancy of weeks to months. My parents have lived long and productive lives, and I’m proud of both of them. We have always been very close. Since their […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus:The freedom you can get by lowering your overhead or having less to deal with will lead to better health and happiness.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pharrell Williams, 52; Mike McCready, 59; Mitch Pileggi, 73; Agnetha Faltskog, 75. Happy Birthday: Go about your business, and let progress be your calling card. What you accomplish will draw positive attention and encourage you to up your game and throw in exceptional little extras. A professional change or position […]
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Relationship shares distinct similarity with the last one
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been divorced for 13 years and have been dating “Paul” for the last five years. Paul is kind, helps with things around the house and loves my friends and family. We share many common interests and enjoy being together. We are now considering moving to the next step: marriage. We already live […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back for April 4, 2025
100 years ago: 1925 “William J. Sproul of South Portland was found in the Maine Central Freight yard” in Farmington “shortly before 6 o’clock Saturday morning, by Mr. Smith, an engineer, with one arm and leg nearly severed from his body, bruises on his head and skin torn from one thigh. He was rushed to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Gather information first before you address issues based on half-truths.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Robert Downey Jr., 60; David Cross, 61; Christine Lahti, 75; Craig T. Nelson, 81. Happy Birthday: Expand your destinations this year. Venture into neighborhoods of interest, organizations and groups you believe in, and social establishments that cater to your whims and like-minded people. Explore what life has to offer, and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Mna has no shame in comparing wife’s attractiveness
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband for 19 years, and we have established a loving, stable relationship despite some very tumultuous times. I have always known he finds me attractive, and he compliments my appearance, but many times throughout our marriage, his demeanor toward me has changed if someone more attractive is around. (He […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Abdominal cramps could be the cause behind atrial fibrillation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a generally healthy 60-year-old man. Last week, I had some abdominal cramping, and while I was on the toilet, I noted the abrupt onset of a strange feeling in my chest as well as abnormal, irregular and fast heartbeats. My watch has an electrocardiogram (EKG) function, and it immediately said I […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Delta Kappa Gamma offers $1000 teacher’s scholarship
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Delta Kappa Gamma, local Mu Chapter, an international society of retired and current women educators, is providing our Recruitment Grant, which is a $1000 scholarship. This is awarded to a high school senior enrolled in a school of higher education and planning to become a teacher. This year’s scholarship is available to […]
Posted inFood, Life & Culture, Maine, Things to Do
Greeks get cooking ahead of Lewiston festival
Dozens of volunteers and parishioners gear up for the annual Lewiston-Auburn Greek Festival this weekend at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
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Looking Back for April 3, 2025
100 years ago: 1925 The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee favored a bill that would prohibit advertising signs along Maine’s highways. The House accepted its majority report. “Last fall at the teacher’s convention, John Parlin, the well-known naturalist and principal of Freedom Academy, announced the finding of a blue spotted salamander. Now, (six months later) beneath a […]