DEAR ABBY: I have been talking to my ex-boyfriend of more than 22 years. We have a grown son. We are now in our 50s and talking and texting again. I still love him, and I want a relationship with him, but I’m not sure he wants me back. I don’t know if he’s interested […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Protect against situations and people who can cause you grief Use your intelligence
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cynthia Erivo, 35; Gaby Hoffmann, 40; Sarah Polley, 43; Shirley Bassey, 85. Happy Birthday: A heartfelt approach to life and those you love will help you avoid the pitfalls that go along with misunderstandings due to lack of communication. Don’t just think this year; share your thoughts, listen to what […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 7
100 Years Ago: 1922 The Parent-Teacher Association will give a whist party for the benefit of the Jordan High School Library on Friday evening Jan.19 at the High School assembly hall at 3 o’clock. The committee includes Mrs. Irving E. Pendleton, chairman, Mrs. E.V. Call and Mrs. Charles Bickford. A large party is planned. Many […]
Posted inDear Abby
Longtime friend brings others along outings
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend, “Tara,” I have known for a long time. Early in our friendship when we made plans, she would bring her boyfriend along (without asking or telling me she was). When she began dating her now-husband, it continued. I did grow to like him and appreciated the chance to get […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Blood pressure med caused terrible leg cramps
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have high blood pressure, and I hope that you can advise me. For 10 years, I have suffered with terrible leg cramps in one or both calves. I visited numerous doctors in order to learn what the cause was. Not one practitioner questioned the blood pressure medicine that I had been […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Its OK to be different and follow your gut feeling. Surround yourself with like-minded individuals
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Leslie Grace, 27; Robert Sheehan, 34; Nicolas Cage, 58; Katie Couric, 65. Happy Birthday: Take nothing for granted, and forge ahead with optimism. Don’t waste valuable time on things that don’t matter. A positive attitude coupled with the desire to make alterations at home consistent with your long-term plans will […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lewiston Housing agency calling for volunteer delivery drivers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston Housing is looking for volunteers to help pick up groceries and premade meals at local pantries and deliver to several of our housing sites throughout Lewiston. A car and valid driver’s license are required. Please contact me at kdavis@lewistonhousing.org or 520-4608 for more details. — Kelly, Lewiston ANSWER: If you have […]
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
A night of Studio 54-era disco will be hosted by DJ Steve Colella at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Come out and dance to the disco and funk from 1977 to 1980. Dress up in your best disco outfits! On Saturday, Jan. 8, the high-energy band Broken […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Call for Artists for Camden on Canvas, Plein-Air Weekend this summer
Camden on Canvas is set for return this year to support the Camden Public Library. Twenty artists will be selected by jury to paint Maine’s picturesque midcoast during the weekend of July 29-31, culminating in an auction of one new painting per artist on the evening of Sunday, July 31. Artists receive 50% of the […]