CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cobie Smulders, 43; Adam Scott, 52; Eddie Murphy, 64; Alec Baldwin, 67. Happy Birthday: Strive for moderation, finish what you start and stay fit, functional and free from drama and temptation. Anger holds you back, but channeling all that energy into self-improvement, love and challenging yourself to look, feel and […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Wife is tired of sober spouse’s crankiness when she has a drink
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to “Chuck” for 40 years. We’ve had a fairly decent life together, even though Chuck drank heavily for 35 of those years. Now, as we enter our twilight years, he has experienced various medical problems, which have prompted him to stop drinking altogether. Although this is a good thing, I […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Baby boomer born in 1949 most likely immune to old diseases
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a baby boomer who was born in 1949. I was vaccinated against polio as soon as it was available, and I was most likely exposed to measles and whooping cough. It was during the period when moms held get-togethers to expose their children in a semi-controlled way. I volunteer with […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader requests information on how to stop ‘smishing’ toll texts
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m getting so many of those “smishing” toll texts on my iPhone from a number that is out of the country. I keep blocking them but they keep coming. Is there anything else I can do? — Beth, no town ANSWER: These are very annoying, and also dangerous if you’re not careful. […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back for April 2, 2025
100 years ago: 1925 “The First Universalist Church of Lewiston had an unusual evening Wednesday when a Russian drama by Essex Dane, ‘When the Whirlwind Blows,’ was presented to a large gathering. The parts were taken by Mrs. Philip Pottle, Mrs. Wilis Abbott and Mrs. Edwin Pierce. The little play was very well given in […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius:The more efficient you are, the easier it will be to get things done, leaving time to relax and make memories with loved ones.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Fassbender, 48; Christopher Meloni, 64; Emmylou Harris, 78; Linda Hunt, 80. Happy Birthday: Attitude and gratitude will set the tone this year. Opportunities are apparent but will require your input to ensure you get the most out of whatever comes your way. A healthy outlook and routine will help […]
Posted inDear Abby
Cop’s ex-wife has carried a secret for two decades
DEAR ABBY: I was married to a police officer for 20 years. It wasn’t a warm marriage. We divorced 20 years ago. Our one child is in his late 30s. I always put my son first and loved him with all my heart. During the last year of my marriage, my ex was poisoning my […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Reader wonders why symptoms sometimes follow vaccination
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question relates to a situation where a person gets a vaccine for, say, flu, COVID or shingles and is later exposed to the virus. Is it possible that as the vaccine is helping your body fight the virus, you develop symptoms such as inflammation, a mild sore throat, headaches, etc.? I […]
Posted inSun Spots
First Congregational Church of Andover to host Annual Birthday Supper
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Congregational Church of Andover will host the Annual Birthday Supper on Saturday, April 26, at 5 p.m. The menu includes pot roast, potatoes, carrots, rolls and birthday cakes. Donations will be accepted. This Birthday Supper has been a tradition for 70 years. There will be a decorated table and a […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back for April 1, 2025
100 years ago: 1925 “The exhibition of landscape and animal pictures by D. D. Coombs, the well-known local artist, at the old Murphy store on the corner of Ash and Lisbon streets, attracted much attention yesterday afternoon, even though everything was not exactly in place. Nearly everyone who went by stopped in, for Mr. Coombs […]