DEAR ABBY: I couldn’t be happier for my friends who are embarking on the next chapter of their lives with their partners, but I’m becoming increasingly anxious about their bachelorette parties. When did the bachelorette party become such a big production? While I have attended my fair share, I think they are getting increasingly extravagant […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Keep your plans a secret until you can confidently present what you have to offer.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Bieber, 28; Kesha, 35; Lupita Nyong’o, 39; Ron Howard, 68. Happy Birthday: Sit on all information you receive until you verify what’s coming down the pipeline. Speaking too quickly will lead to conflicts and errors. Listen carefully, follow the dots, and focus on performance, presentation and building a strong […]
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Posted inSun Spots
TracFones available online; cellphones disposable at several outlets
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding where to purchase TracFones (Feb. 24 Sun Spots), they can be purchased from QVC, where I get mine every year. It has 1,500 minutes with data and texting. — John, no town ANSWER: Excellent! Thank you for the tip. I checked it out and there are many brands of TracFones to […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Auburn Concert Band invites new members
The Auburn Community Concert Band has announced that rehearsals in preparation for the group’s 2022 Summer concert season will begin on Wednesday, March 2. Weekly rehearsals take place from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the High Street Congregational Church, located between High and Pleasant Streets, in Auburn. Membership is open to all wind […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Elena Moon Park and friends plan live, virtual show
Elena Moon Park and her friends plan to perform at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at Strand Theatre, at 345 Main St., Rockland. The band performs folk and children’s music from East and Southeast Asia, reimagined to celebrate various musical traditions, languages, styles, and stories, plus original songs. The tunes range from northern Japanese sea […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family front and center in rekindled relationship
DEAR ABBY: I recently reconnected with an old boyfriend after 30 years, and I’m concerned about what I can only describe as co-dependency between him and his daughter. His wife of 20 years died two years ago after a long illness. He was her caregiver for the majority of those years, along with raising his […]
Posted inDr. Roach
This common steroid can have a big effect on blood sugar
Dear Dr. Roach: My son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in March 2020. We recently learned on our own that prednisone greatly affects blood sugar. This needs to be more common knowledge. We found this out when my son’s blood sugar was averaging 250 a day, 100 more than usual. We called his endocrinologist, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Using your attributes to help others will encourage new opportunities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Aldean, 45; Ali Larter, 46; Eric Lindros, 49; Pat Monahan, 53. Happy Birthday: Take your time. Make decisions based on your needs, not pressure others put on you. Stand up for your rights and what you want. Clarify your position, and don’t feel the need to compensate people who […]
Posted inSun Spots
Technical help available to resolve problems with home security system
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have an Amcrest security system that is giving us DVR problems. Is there someone in the area that works on these systems? Recently, there were lines on the videos and today there are no videos showing. We are not particularly technology savvy and we think your Rolodex is wonderful. — No name, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Teddy Thompson & Jenni Muldaur concert set for Brownfield
Teddy Thompson and Jenni Muldaur plan Teddy & Jenni Do Nashville: A Tribute to the Great Country Duets at 8 p.m. Friday, March 4, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Thompson, an acclaimed singer-songwriter, is the only son of British folk-rock legends Richard and Linda Thompson. He released his album “Heartbreaker Please” […]