Jeanne Phillips DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have had a total of six miscarriages — one before our miracle son and five since we began trying for a second child more than two years ago. I always wanted a boatload of children, but my husband and I agreed on two before we got married. […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Do something you enjoy, and explore new possibilities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nicole Huff, 23; Rob Riggle, 51; Andie MacDowell, 63; Iggy Pop, 74. Happy Birthday: Uncertainty is a red flag to reevaluate and consider your options before you make a move. Patience, gathering knowledge and preparation will be essential if you want to get ahead. Time is on your side, and […]
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Country Roads concert planned in Freeport
Country Roads will take the stage for a livestream concert at 7 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Cadenza, 5 Depot St. in Freeport. The 2018 Pine Tree State Country Music Association Modern Country Winner, is a band from Southern Maine. Band members include: Jamie Ruhlin, vocals, guitar; Chris Biggar, guitar, vocals; Roger Gagnon, bass, vocals; […]
Posted inSun Spots
L-A Rotary Club hosting its second document shredding fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club is having its second document shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon May 1 at 800 Center St. (John Murphy Homes) in Auburn. We will again offer secure, no-contact shredding for your documents and other items you need to dispose of securely. We are asking for a $10 […]
Posted inEncore
‘Je Ne Suis Pas Evangeline’ commissioned by Penobscot Theater Company
New Francophone work digs into Maine Roots
Posted inEncore
Artist Jax Guay featured in Art and Ale Window at Gritty’s in Auburn
Jax Guay is the featured artist for the month of April in the Art and Ale Window at Gritty’s in Auburn. Guay has been drawing since early childhood. She describes her process as completely motivated by her heart, mind and soul. Guay is a 42-year-old retired combat medic non-commissioned officer. She served in the United […]
Posted inEncore
Oscar-nominated film editor Joe Walker wraps up visiting artist series
University of Maine at Farmington
Posted inDr. Roach
Agent Orange linked to some cancers, but not melanoma
DEAR DR. ROACH: Your recent column on melanoma piqued my interest. My husband was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam in 1968. He had a melanoma on his neck removed with lymph nodes in 2007. On July 31, 2017, he was finally declared disabled from exposure, due to damage to his heart and lungs. He […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Romance is in the stars
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey Lawrence, 45; Carmen Electra, 49; Shemar Moore, 51; Jessica Lange, 72. Happy Birthday: Address sensitive issues with unfiltered truth and move on to more productive tasks. If you spend too much time pondering over what to do, you will miss out on some valuable opportunities that someone offers. Domestic […]