FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series plans to present award-winning fiction writer Jessica Anthony as the program’s fifth reader of the season. Anthony will read from her work at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center on South Street. The reading is free […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Divorced couple’s finances have changed since parting
DEAR ABBY: I divorced my husband of 12 years. We were together for 16. We had a 4-year-old at the time we separated. To avoid possible loss of the 401(k) or to have to pay him alimony, I didn’t ask him for child support. I knew he wasn’t able to afford it at the time. […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 23: ‘Newsboys on a holiday’
Read more about Feb. 23, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 It looked today as tho the Auburn Carnival folks had a “drag” with the weather. The opening day of the Auburn Winter Carnival was perfect in both weather and entertaining qualities. The morning and afternoon snow races and jumps went off […]
Posted inDr. Roach
MESA calculator helps in outlining risk of heart disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: As a 73-year-old woman, I had a coronary calcium scan done when my new primary care physician wanted to start me on a statin. He discouraged me from having the scan done, saying it wouldn’t change his recommendation. I had tried three statins when I was in my 50s, and all of […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Take a unique path that offers a financial advantage, future opportunities and people you can rely on for support and contributions.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emilia Jones, 21; Dakota Fanning, 29; Kristin Davis, 58; Patricia Richardson, 72. Happy Birthday: Ease into the changes you make this year, and you’ll be pleased with the results. Keep an open mind, but don’t let anyone take over or cause you to act hastily. Handle matters yourself to avoid […]
Posted inSun Spots
List of dog-friendly parks, beaches and hiking trails requested for central Maine
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a list of dog-friendly beaches, parks and hiking trails for central Maine? It would be great to have this information on hand. — No name, no town ANSWER: I don’t know of an actual list but dogs are welcome on all Maine state park beaches, provided they are leashed, from […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife not sure where to turn when snooping bares stunner
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for six years, married for four. We have had a lot of marriage issues during the last few years, sexually and otherwise. I no longer trust him because of something I found out last year. I have his email information, and I also was able to […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 22: ‘No opposition to the Auburn Water District’
Read more about Feb. 22, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 A joint meeting of the Auburn City council, the Planning Board and members of the high school committee of the Board of Education conferred Wednesday afternoon, with Frank Irving Cooper, a Boston architect, who presented plans for the proposed addition to […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Fish oil works wonders for reducing migraines
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent article about migraines. I’m a millennial who started getting brutal migraines beginning in 2001. I saw several neurologists and took different medications, but nothing really helped. In 2011, I started taking fish oil with high DHA daily. Since then, my migraines have dropped 95% overall, and it helps […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Get everyone you care about involved, and a closer bond will develop that encourages you to make positive lifestyle changes moving forward.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Drew Barrymore, 48; Thomas Jane, 54; Jeri Ryan, 55; Kyle MacLachlan, 64. Happy Birthday: Be discreet, secretive and change only what’s necessary. Consider how to make your life less stressful. Concentrate on physical adjustments that add convenience to your everyday routine. Create opportunities instead of waiting for someone to step […]