CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Corinne Bailey Rae, 44; Erykah Badu, 52; Mark Dacascos, 59; Michael Bolton, 70. Happy Birthday: Haste makes waste. Slow down and do things right the first time. Plan your actions and take precautions to avoid making premature promises that stand between you and your goals. Do things your way, and […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 25: ‘Refuses warrants in shooting of two prized local dogs’
Read more about Feb. 25, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 A few days ago a little boy, who is accustomed to visiting the Auburn Engine House, Court St. came to make his regular visit. The small amount of clothing the lad was wearing was practically in rags. He was cold and […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Abuser tries to turn over a new leaf to save family
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for five years, with two children. I have been putting my hands on her in such a bad way that she’s saying we are no longer a family and she wants a divorce. I need my wife and children back. It hurts me to stay away. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Don’t share your intentions until you are ready to launch your plans. Sort out any differences you have with those you live with or near.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rashida Jones, 47; Chelsea Handler, 48; Sean Astin, 52; Tea Leoni, 57. Happy Birthday: Keep life simple, your plans reasonable and your debt controlled. Look for novel ideas, but refuse to let anyone railroad you into something that will eat up your time and take away from what you want […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Don’t share your intentions until you are ready to launch your plans.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rashida Jones, 47; Chelsea Handler, 48; Sean Astin, 52; Tea Leoni, 57. Happy Birthday: Keep life simple, your plans reasonable and your debt controlled. Look for novel ideas, but refuse to let anyone railroad you into something that will eat up your time and take away from what you want […]
Posted inDear Abby
Stepmother feels slighted by teens Birthday episode
DEAR ABBY: I am a first-generation Mexican American who married into a Caucasian blended family. My husband, my stepdaughter, “Lisa,” and her mother and stepfather make up a beautiful unit. I have no children. Although my family initially ruffled at my interracial marriage, they got with the program –so much so that we invited Lisa […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 24: ‘Deer rescued from river’
Read more about Feb. 24, 1973, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 So many camera fans have been seen taking pictures during the Auburn carnival that the winter sports committee announced it will present certificates to the three best pictures in a contest to be held next week. Photos must bear some relation […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Topical steroid best for treatment of oral lichen planus
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there anything I can do to relieve the pain and suffering from oral lichen planus? — Anon. ANSWER: Nobody knows what causes lichen planus, an uncommon (less than 1% of people) skin condition that may also affect the mouth or vagina. It most often occurs during the ages of 30 to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Attend an event that can offer new beginnings and partnerships with people heading in a similar direction.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: O’Shea Jackson Jr., 32; Billy Zane, 57; Helen Shaver, 72; Edward James Olmos, 76. Happy Birthday: Draw on experience and map out a plan that helps you gain ground. Don’t waste time on something that isn’t likely to bring the accolades you desire. Do what you do best and give […]
Posted inSun Spots
Thanks to those who paid for groceries and shoveled church walkway
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a feel-good story: Last Friday morning, I was at Hannaford in Auburn standing at a checkout line. A woman approached me and said, “If you come over to lane 5, I will take care of you.” She was wearing a coat so I knew she was not a cashier, but […]