DEAR ABBY: My husband and I divorced when our only son was 3. We had joint custody. Our marriage ended because of his binge drinking, secrecy, verbal abuse and one incident of domestic violence. At 14, my son chose to live with his father. His dad and stepmother have now alienated him from me. He’s […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on April 4
100 Years Ago: 1922 The latest fad among “Flappers” in general seems to be a large Chinese luck ring. An Auburn jeweler reports an increasing demand for this novelty. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Northeast Bank has been asked to vacate its temporary drive-in facility in the Auburn Urban Renewal facility to allow street work to […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
The relationship between estrogen and uterine cancer risk
DEAR. DR. ROACH: I saw a recent reply to a letter about estrogen and wanted to ask my own related questions. I’m a 93-year-old woman with many of the problems and issues of others my age. When I was going through menopause, my doctor put me on oral estrogen. He said it was to protect […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: You have time to coordinate and research. Refuse to let someone’s impatience take over and push you forward without due cause.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Robert Downey Jr., 57; David Cross, 58; Christine Lahti, 72; Craig T. Nelson, 78. Happy Birthday: Put a plan and workable schedule in place. Organization, preparation, discipline and common sense will help you get the results you desire. Refuse to let your emotions interfere or cause you to make decisions […]
Posted inSun Spots
Mouse-damaged blanket requires mending
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a beautiful, machine-knit, printed town of Harrison bicentennial throw that was a gift. Shortly after I received it, a wayward mouse got at it and caused some damage. I have most of the threads that were left after it was chewed away in three different places. Is there anyone out […]
Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend’s bizarre stupor comes with torrent of abuse
DEAR ABBY: I am a divorced single mother who has finally met someone. His name is “Greg,” and we’ve been dating for two months. Greg is also divorced and financially stable. The one thing I really like is that he gets along well with my teenage son. The problem is, every two or three weeks, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Don’t argue a moot point when it’s best to look at the big picture and focus on how best to reach your destination.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cobie Smulders, 40; Adam Scott, 49; Eddie Murphy, 61; Alec Baldwin, 64. Happy Birthday: Take control. Be mindful of others and what they do, but don’t follow without good reason. Ponder over what works for you, and follow a path that offers insight, experience and fine-tuning your skills and attributes. […]
Posted inCommunity, Encore
UMaine at Farmington seniors to exhibit capstone artwork
Local students include those from New Gloucester, Chesterville, Gardiner, Troy.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
UMF students exhibit capstone artwork in Senior Art Show
‘Who We Are, What We Do’ will be open April 7 through May 7.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Maine’s Mallett Brothers Band plans Bath concert
The Mallett Brothers Band will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. The band is an independent rock and roll/Americana/country band from Maine. Their busy tour schedule since forming in 2009 has helped them to build a dedicated fanbase across the U.S. and […]