DEAR SUN SPOTS: With the exorbitant price of eggs, I decided to use substitutes for the eggs in my brownies. I used 1/2 cup of applesauce instead of one large egg. The brownies were moist and delicious. For another substitution idea, I have also used puréed prunes instead of vegetable oil in spice cake. This […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
ArtsFarmington set to present ‘Unbought’ Feb. 22
The program will feature the dramatic stories of three Black women.
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘The Early Show with Mike Miclon’ planned in Brownfield
Stone Mountain Arts is set to host an evening of comedy, music and wild improvisations.
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 12
100 Years Ago: 1925 Effie Cutler Coombs, Auburn pianist is author of lyrics for a new song just published by the Sam Fox Co. entitled “Waitin’ In the Shadows.” It is not her first published work, for several years ago she wrote the words to a song that reached great popularity throughout the country. The […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Look for cheaper ways to make your life better.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Ricci, 45; Darren Aronofsky, 56; Josh Brolin, 57; Arsenio Hall, 69. Happy Birthday: Share your vision with those close to you, and the input you get will help you determine what’s possible. Take precautionary measures when dealing with joint ventures and budgets that can quickly spin out of control. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband’s new boyfriend leaves wife fearing for marriage
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Leon,” and I have been together for 13 years. He is bisexual — gay-leaning. I knew this when we got together. I am 51, and Leon is 32. We still love each other deeply, but he is also in a relationship with a man. His boyfriend is 21. We have an […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Anesthesia for colonoscopy has a very low risk of delirium
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, who is 71, has been having some short-term memory problems over the past two years. We recently saw his primary doctor, who asked him some questions and had him do a few tasks. He did fail a few of them. She agreed that there was something going on, and now […]
Posted inSun Spots
Andwell Hospice Thrift Store in Auburn moving to new space in same complext
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Andwell Hospice Thrift Store in Auburn is moving. We will be in the same complex at 245 Center St. but across the parking lot in the old Full House storefront. To complete this move, our store will be closed the week of Feb. 17 and reopen Tuesday, Feb. 25. We will still […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 11
100 Years Ago: 1925 Roads and sidewalks in all parts of Lewiston and Auburn were filled with slush and water Wednesday. Walking was bad all over town and “very bad” in some sections due to the February thaw. Superintendent A. G. Roy of the Lewiston street department said that a large crew was out correcting […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Take a unique approach to running your home and dealing with personal relationships.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Lautner, 33; Kelly Rowland, 44; Jennifer Aniston, 56; Sheryl Crow, 63. Happy Birthday: Plan time with family and friends. It will help you chill and alleviate stress. Sell off items you don’t need, and use the extra space for something that makes your life easier. Refuse to let what […]