CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Maude Apatow, 25; Adam Brody, 43; Julie Taymor, 70; Don Johnson, 73. Happy Birthday: Reassess your goals and adjust them to fit your current lifestyle and dreams. Channel your energy into something that matters to you. Be the one to make a difference and set an example. Keep your emotions […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Positive T-SPOT blood test brings result of latent tuberculosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a tuberculosis (TB) skin test for my new job in May, and it was negative. They did a blood test in July. I have a question about a positive T-SPOT blood test for TB. They did a chest X-ray, and it shows nothing wrong. Is there any treatment necessary? I […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Couple provides stable home for desperate grandchildren
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have always had a big hand in helping our daughter “Lauren” raise her three kids, ages 5, 10 and 15. She has moved in with us and out many times. About a year ago, she decided she would not do it again. Instead, she moved in with a boyfriend. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Information wanted on deceased Livermore Falls resident
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is it possible to find an obituary of a person deceased late in 1958 or the first week in January 1959? He was called Stan and once I saw Stamford so this could mean his first name was Stanley or Stanford or his last name was Stamford. He had a farm in […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 14: ‘Wicked, police chief terms Auburn Hall dance’
Read more about Dec. 14, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 “Collars make dainty Christmas gifts, and there are linds for every neckline, square, round V-shaped, and one new piece of neckwear has not only a collar, but a vestee attached to it. 50 Years Ago: 1972 If there are any old […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: A proactive approach will ensure you get things done on time and to your liking. Do something that reflects the spirit of the season with someone you love.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Hudgens, 34; Sophie Monk, 43; Beth Orton, 52; Dee Wallace, 74. Happy Birthday: Ask questions and be honest with yourself and others regarding your feelings and intentions. Sticking to the truth and following a route that feels right will help you achieve your goal this year. Engage in activities […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Antigens after COVID remain in system, but aren’t infectious
DEAR DR. ROACH: Will I continue to test positive for COVID-19 antigens even after I recover from the virus? I tested positive using the free, at-home COVID-19 antigen self-test a week ago, and I tested positive again yesterday. Once you have the antigens in your system, don’t they stay there for a while? — R.L.M. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man trying to win back ex blindsided by her new beau
DEAR ABBY: My ex-wife, “Jenny,” and I were together seven years, married for almost five of them. We have a young child together. We have been divorced for eight months. I have been trying to reconcile with her because she is the love of my life and I want our family to be together. The […]
Posted inSun Spots
Angel ornament crafter showing creations Saturday in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in response to Rose of Lewiston (Dec. 12 Sun Spots) who was looking for the maker of the angel ornaments. I rented a craft table at the Oak Hill Middle School and the lady that made the ornaments had a table across from mine. The craft fair was put on […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 13: ‘Tremendous explosion, furious fire rip through Libbey Mill’
Read more about Dec. 13, 1972, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Auburn pedestrians using Goff Hill are grateful for a liberal sprinkling of sand on the sidewalks. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Today marks the 25th birthday of the Maine Turnpike and the 100-mile pike is doing record business. Executive Director Frank A. […]