CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Asa Butterfield, 28; Hillary Scott, 39; Taran Killam, 43; Susan Boyle, 64. Happy Birthday: Explore the possibilities. The places you visit mentally, physically and emotionally will shape your future. Put your energy to good use. Pent-up anger will be your downfall. Keep busy; an outlet with positive results will help […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Man lines for female friend who already turned him down
DEAR ABBY: I fell in love with my best friend. When I told her 10 years ago, she distanced herself. We were still friends, but she went on making bad choices in her relationships, and I never found anyone who could compare to her. We reconnected recently and have once again become very close. I […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Hypertension diagnosis hasn’t been discussed with patient
DEAR DR. ROACH: I took the diet drug Redux in the late 1990s. It was pulled off the market due to correlated heart issues. I saw a cardiologist and learned that I had mild to moderate mitral stenosis with regurgitation. It was watched over a period of years, and they eventually determined that I was […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader offers another option for line dancing class
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few weeks ago, someone was looking for line dancing lessons (March 3 Sun Spots). I learned recently that these lessons are taught at the Franco Center on Wednesday mornings. I hope this information is helpful. — Keith, no town ANSWER: Thanks, Keith! I looked that up and yes, every Wednesday from […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Be careful what you imply. Someone will take advantage of you if you aren’t explicit regarding what you can and are willing to do.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Szohr, 40; Ewan McGregor, 54; Christopher Walken, 82; Shirley Jones, 91. Happy Birthday: A positive attitude will promote extraordinary results. Put your energy into socializing, networking and connecting with people heading in a similar direction as you. Refuse to let uncertainty set in and deter you from reaching your […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Get what you want in writing, review the fine print and dodge impulsive action or drama
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Szohr, 40; Ewan McGregor, 54; Christopher Walken, 82; Shirley Jones, 91. Happy Birthday: A positive attitude will promote extraordinary results. Put your energy into socializing, networking and connecting with people heading in a similar direction as you. Refuse to let uncertainty set in and deter you from reaching your […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 31
100 years ago: 1925 A man arrested on suspicion of having murdered a Vermont man turned out to be innocent. He wasn’t the Lewiston man sought. But John Lombard, 25, of Biddeford didn’t get off the hook entirely. It turned out he was living with a woman so they were both charged with “unlawful cohabitation.” […]
Posted inDear Abby
Remarried widower unsure about his final resting spot
DEAR ABBY: I lost my wife 14 years ago. We were married for 26 years. Our two children are now adults. I have since remarried and moved to another state. My children love and respect their stepmother. I have five step-grandchildren who live within 15 minutes of my current home. I love them, and they […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Olive oil can serve as a remedy for several ailments
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old male in good health. I go to the gym three days a week, eat well, and fast one day a week. I have been reading about taking a tablespoon of olive oil at night as a remedy for all kinds of things such as digestion issues and arthritis. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Woman’s Literary Union requests prom gowns and seamstresses
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union will be holding its 12th Prom Gown Giveaway at Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St., Auburn, on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have prom gowns/dresses to donate, they can dropped off at the Franco Center during box office hours. (Box office hours are […]