CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Daughtry, 42; Jared Leto, 50; Ozzie Smith, 67; John Walsh, 76. Happy Birthday: Reevaluate your health and financial status. Consider what you can do to ensure you maintain a comfortable lifestyle with less stress. A positive change at home will give you the edge you need to promote better […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ to be staged in Rangeley
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Regional Middle and High School Drama Club plans to present “Little Shop of Horrors” Jan. 1-3 at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Jan. 1; 2 and 7 p.m. Jan. 2; and 7 p.m. Jan. 3. “Little Shop of Horrors,” with books and […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Twins upcoming nuptials dont include family role
DEAR ABBY: My 52-year-old twin brother — whom I’m close to — is getting married soon for the first time. His fiancee, who divorced after 18 years of marriage, is doing all the planning. She has not included me or my kids (my brother’s only niece and nephew) so far, nor are we included on […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Being disciplined and maintaining a calm and peaceful attitude will help you avoid a discussion
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Annie Lennox, 67; CCH Pounder, 69; Sissy Spacek, 72; Jimmy Buffett, 75. Happy Birthday: Consider the possibilities. Turn a dream into a reality. Put a strategy in place, and discuss your plans with someone you respect. A positive change at home or in how you handle personal matters will help […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 24
100 Years Ago: 1921 Mrs. Grant Rogers, Auburn police matron, told a Journal reporter Friday morning that the appeal published in Thursday nights Journal for a doll carriage resulted in a donation at 7:30 the same evening. Mrs. Rogers is grateful for the prompt donation. It pays to advertise! 50 Years Ago: 1971 About 155 […]
Posted inDear Abby
Relative obsessed with boys parentage
DEAR ABBY: I am married to a wonderful man who has a teenage son, “Teddy,” from a previous relationship. I have no children of my own. I love them both and have no resentments about or issues with having stepped into the role of stepparent. My issue is one of my relatives. This person will […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Many vaccines require multiple doses
DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you tell me why the Johnson & Johnson vaccinations only requires one shot to be considered fully vaccinated as opposed to the others that require two shots? I understand some vaccinations require a booster shot. But usually it’s months or a year or two before the second one is required, if […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Recognize what you have, and extend a warm welcome to friends and family
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Seacrest, 47; Stephenie Meyer, 48; Ricky Martin, 50; Diedrich Bader, 55. Happy Birthday: You are right on target. You are smooth, confident and ready to make the most of what you’ve got. Your instincts and insight are also on target, and your power of persuasion is ready to take […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Recognize what you have, and extend a warm welcome to friends and family
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Seacrest, 47; Stephenie Meyer, 48; Ricky Martin, 50; Diedrich Bader, 55. Happy Birthday: You are right on target. You are smooth, confident and ready to make the most of what you’ve got. Your instincts and insight are also on target, and your power of persuasion is ready to take […]
Posted inSun Spots
Icelandic Christmas Eve Tradition
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have heard that there is tradition in Iceland where people give one another books on Christmas Eve. I think it’s wonderful and want to know more about it.—Ava, no town ANSWER: Books are a common Christmas gift in Iceland, with dozens of new ones being published before each Christmas. There are […]