DEAR ABBY: I’m having a hard time deciding what to do about my engagement to my fiance. We met at our old job. Before we got together, he was with someone else, and while he says he didn’t leave her for me, I am sure I helped. I have low self-esteem, so I couldn’t understand […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 26
100 Years Ago: 1922 The Grace Lutheran Church, 336 Main Street, Lewiston will lay the cornerstone Sunday August 27 at 4 o’clock. The Rev. Paul Loeber of Boston, will preach the service. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The cost and means of taking Sacred Heart School students into the public school system was the subject of […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Danville Junction Grange holding flea market, craft fair Sept. 3
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Danville Junction Grange at 15 Grange St. in Auburn will hold a flea market and craft fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 3 in the parking lot. We will be doing a 50/50 raffle and there will be a baked goods table inside the hall with all other tables outside. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Weight training still provides benefits for those over 50
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old female in excellent health. I either walk or exercise daily with fitness videos that are great and provide a lot of body science along the way. The only thing I’m unsure about is that the video instructor doesn’t believe in using weights, and feels that using and raising our […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friend shows pattern of flaking out when needed
DEAR ABBY: A childhood friend, “Brenda,” moved away 20 years ago. Even though we were living across the country from each other, we remained close. About 10 years ago, I lost my 9-month-old nephew to cancer. It was extremely traumatic for our whole family. His death occurred around the time Brenda and her family were […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 25
100 Years Ago: 1922 A.H. Damon, an Auburn contractor, has been awarded a contract for remodeling the top floor of the old Edward Little High School building into four up-to-date classrooms. The placing of the contract followed the meeting of the school board and manager and the Mayor were present Monday night. An extreme effort […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio:
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: China Anne McClain, 24; Blake Lively, 35; Kel Mitchell, 44; Tim Burton, 64. Happy Birthday: Stop thinking about what you didn’t do and think about what you can do now. Life is about purpose, and being good, efficient and helpful. Stop the criticism and empower yourself to make a positive […]
Posted inSun Spots
Woman’s prescription eyeglasses lost at Great Falls Balloon Festival
DEAR SUN SPOTS: If anyone in Sun Spots Land found a pair of women’s eyeglasses at or near the balloon festival, I would greatly appreciate a call at 754-9008. The glasses have dark brown, squarish frames and progressive lenses. — Beverly, no town ANSWER: I sure hope you find them—prescription eyeglasses are expensive! Did the […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
UMaine Farmington gallery to open season Sept. 1 with digital work exhibit
The University of Maine at Farmington Art Gallery plans to open its 2022-23 season with “Mandala” and “Push Pull Place” — exhibitions of new and ongoing digital work by Kate Quinn Sibole. The exhibit will be on display from Thursday, Sept. 1, through Saturday, Oct. 8, at the gallery, with an opening reception from 5 […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Don’t let someone’s actions spin out of control and damage what you are trying to pursue. Know who to target and who you can count on for assistance.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taraji P. Henson, 52; Harry Connick Jr., 55; Virginia Madsen, 61; Scott Patterson, 64. Happy Birthday: You’ll gravitate toward change and trying new things. Don’t let temptation lead you down the wrong path. Use your intelligence, do your research and engage in something that is a sure thing. Paying attention […]