DEAR ABBY: I have something to say about “Still Fun in the South” (Jan. 4) and her complaint that single middle-aged men only look for younger women, instead of women their age. I am a 53-year-old widower. I have a six-figure income. I’m smart, healthy, easygoing and have a good life with many hobbies and […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Should people on immunotherapy get COVID vaccine?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am currently on rituximab immunotherapy. I have had my first Moderna vaccine, and my second shot is scheduled in four weeks. My oncologist is not sure how the rituximab affects the immunization and the effectiveness of the vaccine. Can you explain how people on immunotherapy should most effectively take the vaccine […]
Capricorn: Being honest about your capabilities will lead to a better position
ELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Skai Jackson, 19; Taylor Kitsch, 40; Patricia Arquette, 53; Robin Wright, 55. Happy Birthday: Mull over your objective, and strategize how best to reach your target. Refuse to let others interfere. Taking charge will be your best option this year if you want to change and live life your way. […]
Looking Back on April 8
100 Years Ago: 1921 WHY PAY RENT — When you can buy a two-family house with electric lights on a corner lot for $2690 with an income from the start. We have a big list of new property for your Inspection (if thinking of buying). Contact L.B. Gould Co., at 31 Court St.. Auburn. 50 […]
Pregnancy changes dynamic of women’s friendship
DEAR ABBY: I’m in my late 20s, married and happily child-free. My best friend recently became pregnant, and I am having a hard time with it. I don’t enjoy children, and it feels like I am losing my best friend. All she wants to talk about is the baby. I’ve tried hinting that I’ll be […]
Help requested in finding fellow musicians and searching for obituary
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For many years I was part of local country bands and am looking for Diane Dulac, who was our drummer. I have a CD of “Misty Blue” that I would like to share with her. I also would like to find a daughter of Judy Soldt as I have a CD of “Wild Honey” that I would like […]
Bee Park & The Hornets create buzz in virtual ‘Dance-A-Long’ concert
Penobscot Theatre Company
Years of heavy drinking can increase risk of health issues
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’d like to know what kind of damage to look out for after being a heavy drinker between the ages of 19 and 40, at which age the drinking slowed to a comparative trickle. I used to have many binge events plus regular consumption three to four nights a week and now […]
Sagittarius: Share your thoughts and feelings
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ismael Cruz Cordova, 34; Elaine Miles, 61; Jackie Chan, 67; Francis Ford Coppola, 82. Happy Birthday: An open mind will lead to lots of interesting alternatives this year. Dive into the unknown and discover what life has to offer. Do the legwork necessary to make your dreams come true. Refuse […]