DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 78 years old. I had a hysterectomy in 1976 due to excessive vaginal bleeding, but I still have my ovaries. I have had hot flashes since undergoing menopause — they usually last three to five minutes, and I have them about every two hours around the clock (which obviously interferes […]
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Lewiston High School Class of ’82 plans 40th year reunion in August
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Class of 1982 will hold its 40th year class reunion (delayed a year) on Aug. 5, 2023, at the Poland Spring Inn. See our Facebook page , Lewiston High School (Maine) Class of 1982, for more details or contact Lisa Karahalios at lilykat8@yahoo.com. ANSWER: I’ll be reminding everyone […]
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Ellis Paul plans Portland concert
Ellis Paul plans to take the stage at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. Ring in the new year with singer-songwriter and former Mainer Ellis Paul. His New Year’s Day show are something of a tradition at One Longfellow Square and this one promises to deliver an evening […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Overseeing what’s happening will give you a different outlook regarding someone you thought you knew inside out.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Annie Lennox, 68; CCH Pounder, 70; Sissy Spacek, 73; Jimmy Buffett, 76. Happy Birthday: Put all your ducks in a row and breathe easy. Map out your plan for the year, and you’ll feel comfortable knowing that you have done your due diligence and are ready to embrace whatever comes […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friends at odds on best method to stay in touch
DEAR ABBY: I have a much younger friend in another state, and we like to keep in touch. I prefer email, as I’m elderly, hard of hearing and look after my husband, who is having cognitive problems. I have no household help. My husband and I are both on restricted medical diets that require cooking […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 24: ‘Santa Claus all set to take off at midnight’
Read more about Dec. 24, 1947, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Work of flooding the Court and Goff Street municipal skating rink in Auburn progresses steadily and the sheet of ice will soon be ready for the skaters. Children cannot wait for the completion of the rink, and have been testing it […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Check the information you receive before passing it along in order to avoid appearing awkward in front of others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Seacrest, 48; Stephenie Meyer, 49; Ricky Martin, 51; Diedrich Bader, 56. Happy Birthday: Your intuition won’t let you down. Trust and believe in your skills, knowledge and expertise. Prepare for what’s to come and figure out how to make things fall into place. Make moderation your building block, and […]
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Man’s dance floor behavior out of step at celabration
DEAR ABBY: I was co-host of a celebration where one of our guests, a seemingly very nice young man who is dating a relative, was observed “goosing” half a dozen women while on the dance floor. I don’t know if my relative is aware, nor do I know how the recipients felt about it, but […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 23: ‘Auburn city farm like high class hotel; employee for every inmate’
Read more about Dec. 23, 1943, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 The annual Christmas festivities at Bowdoin College, closed tonight, with a dance at the gymnasium. About 150 couples attended. The decorations were of red and green, the holiday scheme being carried out elaborately and with pleasing effect. Each fraternity had a […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Go over your financial situation and make changes to ensure you are steady moving forward. Don’t get into a position that requires shared expenses unless you are the one who needs help.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Noel Wells, 36; Eddie Vedder, 58; Susan Lucci, 76; Harry Shearer, 79. Happy Birthday: Relax. Simplify your life and put your mind at ease. Dedicate your time and expertise to the people, activities and projects that interest you, and you’ll make excellent and prosperous headway. Adjust whatever isn’t working in […]