DEAR ABBY: I am a divorced mother of two teenagers. I’ve been seeing my boyfriend, “Sean,” for almost five years, and when the pandemic started, he moved in with us. I am supposed to share custody of my teens with their father, alternating weeks. However, his job requires travel, and the kids are with me […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 25
100 Years Ago: 1922 A West Sumner correspondent says: “The crops In this section have not suffered a great deal on account of the rain but the roads are getting almost impassable. The water is over the roads in many low places.” 50 Years Ago: 1972 An Auburn girl was this past week elected governor […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Look at all the variables before eliminating what doesn’t fit into your plans. Follow your heart regarding matters concerning your health, emotional well-being and love life.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Busy Philipps, 43; Linda Cardellini, 47; Ricky Gervais, 61; Carly Simon, 77. Happy Birthday: Let your intuition lead the way, and you’ll find a way to make your dreams come true. Focus on what’s important to you, and develop a plan that gives you the freedom to reach your goal. […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Johnson Hall Free Waterfront Concert to feature Unfinished Blues Band
Johnson Hall Free Waterfront Concert will feature Unfinished Blues Band at 6 p.m. Friday, July 1, at the Gardiner Landing on Depot Square in Gardiner. It all started back in the 20th century, in the 1980s, when hair metal bands ruled. The radio was jam packed with synthesized pop. Emerging hip-hop was all the rage. […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Opening reception celebrating the works of Walter Mularz planned
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to host an artist reception celebrating the works of Walter Mularz at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. Those who attend can meet the artist and enjoy refreshments. The […]
Posted inDear Abby
Couple’s golden years look increasingly dark
DEAR ABBY: My husband, who is 81 and in excellent health, has just suggested that when we feel we can no longer live independent lives (I am 72), we should move closer to his daughter in another state so she and her husband can help us. Abby, I don’t LIKE her husband, and I don’t […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 24
100 Years Ago: 1922 Some of the Perryville residents didn’t quite agree with the beautiful description of the Logan in Auburn by one of the Edward Little High pupils Thursday night. She forgot the odor, said one of the signers of the sewer petition. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The doors of the Central Maine General […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Yes, breast cancer can come back, sometimes many years later
DEAR DR. ROACH: Sixteen years ago, at age 56, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 HR+ breast cancer. I was treated with a modified radical mastectomy, followed by chemotherapy, six weeks of radiation, then about seven years of oral anti-estrogen drugs. I also had a prophylactic simple mastectomy on the opposite side. My primary care […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: If you use your creative imagination, you’ll find a way to express yourself and your ideas with enthusiasm.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Minka Kelly, 42; Mindy Kaling, 43; Sherry Stringfield, 55; Jeff Beck, 78. Happy Birthday: Discipline will pay off this year. Allocate your time and energy wisely. Concentrate on your schedule, and finish what you start. Joint endeavors will take their toll if equality isn’t maintained. Invest in yourself, not someone […]
Posted inSun Spots
WWII veteran’s dog tags and medals could soon get to his family
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A relative sent me information from the June 15 Sun Spots regarding items belong to Arthur R. Cummings. That was my husband’s grandfather’s name. He was a quartermaster during World War II and served some time in France. He was born in Union, Maine, and I have more information. I’m not sure […]