CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Dennings, 35; Chris Evans, 40; Tim Allen, 68; Stellan Skarsgard, 70. Happy Birthday: Dream on, but not at the expense of ignoring responsibilities. You need to step up and do things according to well-thought-out plans, good organization and sound judgment. A logical approach to life, love and happiness is […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Adult daughter still has to check in with parents
DEAR ABBY: I am a 30-year-old married woman. My job requires a lot of domestic travel, which I love. My parents continue to ask that I “check in” whenever I fly, and often text or call asking me where I am, even though I provide them my schedule. I feel this indicates a lack of […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Make a choice to do something that will make you feel good
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kendra Wilkinson, 36; Eamonn Walker, 59; Scott Thompson, 62; Timothy Busfield, 64. Happy Birthday: Look for new and exciting ways to use your knowledge and skills to excel. Branch out and implement effective ways to incorporate something you love to do into your everyday routine. Keeping active and maintaining good […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 12
100 Years Ago: 1921 Remnants of the Memorial Day decorations that once adorned the Honor Roll before the former city building in Auburn were removed yesterday. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Richard E. Babb, who for several years has been the director of elementary education in Auburn public schools, was elevated Wednesday night by the Auburn […]
Posted inCommunity, Encore
Rachel Carson wildlife refuge to offer art workshops
The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is to hold a “Sense of Wonder” art workshop day Saturday, June 19. In celebration of Carson’s legacy and 50 years of conservation on the refuge in her name, leading artists will share their “sense of wonder” for nature at a special place on the refuge, Timber Point, 1 […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Make contact with those who can offer good advice
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Breanna Yde, 18; Shia LaBeouf, 35; Peter Dinklage, 52; Hugh Laurie, 62. Happy Birthday: Do things your way this year. Refuse to let someone step in and take over. Have a plan in mind and a schedule in place. Leave nothing to chance or open for criticism. Use your intelligence […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friend prefers telling tall tales over the truth
DEAR ABBY: Twenty years ago, I reconnected with a childhood friend. When we were in high school together, she used to love telling stories, not all of them true. Most were harmless and cast her as the center of an interesting adventure. After graduation, I headed off to college, she started a job and we […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Colonoscopy not recommended past age 85
DEAR DR. ROACH: After my doctor moved, my new doctor would not order me a colonoscopy because I had turned 90. Are all doctors like that? My family is loaded with cancer. My mom had two colon cancer surgeries and died at age 99. Why can’t I make my own decision about it? I would […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 11
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Girls Outing Club of Edward Little High entertained the boys yesterday afternoon at Taylor Pond. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Maine dedicated its new $4.8 million cultural building Wednesday. Gov. Curtis said it would provide Maine people with an understanding of the state’s heritage. “Our future rests on the foundation of […]