DEAR ABBY: I’m about to get married to a wonderful woman. We have been together for 16 years and have two precious kids. Recently, we were treated to bachelor and bachelorette parties, a week apart. Although we all know that what goes on during them isn’t real, it’s over once you walk out the door. […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Can a low oxalate diet improve blood pressure?
Dear Dr. Roach: My blood pressure crept up on me, and I went on medication. I had been eating what I thought was a healthy diet to keep my blood pressure in check. My nutritionist suggested to me I back off my handful of almonds daily and check my intake of other foods high in […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Work through issues before you share them with others. Don’t put yourself in the hot seat unintentionally.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aly Raisman, 28; Demetri Martin, 49; Octavia Spencer, 52; Mike Myers, 59. Happy Birthday: Participating in something you believe in or a cause you want to help will promote good connections with people who have plenty to share and offer that interests you. Dig in and set priorities that will […]
Posted inSun Spots
Jasmine Cafe food truck has new name, new location in Turner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Your response to my recent inquiry regarding the new location of The Jasmine Cafe, which was in the TJ Maxx Plaza on Center Street in Auburn until recently, appeared in the column on Monday, May 16. I ventured out Wednesday, May 18,to the location indicated, only to find that this was their […]
Posted inEncore
Music recital for local students to be hosted by RFA
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host a Student Music Recital at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday May 31, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. Students taking private lessons locally as well as those students participating in the CASA Band will be showcasing their progress this year. The RFA financially supports each student taking […]
Posted inEncore
Mountain Top Music Center adult singers to perform ‘Songs from the Road’
Singers from the Mt. Washington Valley, led by Mary Bastoni and accompanied by John Waldie, will welcome in the summer season at the Lovell Brick Church. These singers are part of the Mountain Top Music Center’s Adult Singers’ class. Each performer will sing “Songs from the Road” in a wide variety of genres, from classical, […]
Posted inEncore
Annual online auction to benefit Community Little Theatre
The Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre will be hold its fourth annual “Not So Little Online Auction” from Sunday, June 5-19. “We will definitely have something for everyone thanks to the continuing support of our donors throughout the greater L-A community,” explained Emily Flynn, auction chairperson, board member, and veteran CLT actor. “Items to date include everything from golfing to […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Music for Mavis series to feature the Bald Hill Band
The Bald Hill Band will perform a Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazebo concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, at 98 Mathews Way, in Turner Center. The band will present an acoustic set of bluegrass, alt-country and traditional tunes. Bring a chair, a blanket, and a friend. A hat will be passed to […]
Posted inDear Abby
Teenager feels left out as mom travels with dad
DEAR ABBY: I’m a senior in high school, and I come from a family that is financially stable but unable to travel often due to time and money constraints. We usually travel only once a year in the summer, and for the most part, we’re not able to travel very far or stay for long. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband’s drinking puts family at risk and marriage in doubt
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 20 years has had DUIs in the past. He has always been a binge drinker when socializing. He has been going out once a week after work for three hours, during which he drinks and then drives home. He tells me he has a couple beers, but his tab and […]