DEAR ABBY: I am a 49-year-old woman who has been in a romantic relationship with a good, caring man for two years. We live together, and he shows me all the time how much he loves me. We have amazing chemistry and are very affectionate. We enjoy spending time together, especially outdoors. When we first […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Prepare to take action and control of your life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chaz Bono, 51; Patricia Heaton, 63; Mykelti Williamson, 64; Catherine O’Hara, 67. Happy Birthday: Take charge of your life. Refuse to let anyone undermine you or push you in a direction you don’t want to travel. Focus on what you enjoy doing, and be responsible for your happiness. Change begins […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Paintings by Maine artists featured for March
Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery
Posted inEncore
Correction: Auburn Winter Farmers’ Market postponed indefinitely
The Auburn Winter Farmers’ Market at the Senior Community Center in Pettengill Park has been postponed until further notice. The notice in the Sun Journal’s calendar of events Friday, Feb. 26, was incorrect. Organizers are working on a reopening strategy, but no schedule has been announced at this time.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 4
100 Years Ago: 1921 A masquerade dancing party will be held Monday evening, March 7 at the Golden Rule Hall, Lisbon Street by the Girls Club of Euphrosyne Circle. 50 Years Ago: 1971 An expansion at Lost Valley, in Auburn, including a new double chair lift — the price tag running over $150,000 were unfolded […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Immunity after COVID does not appear to be long-lasting
DEAR DR. ROACH: In your recent column about the COVID-19 vaccine, you review the Pfizer vaccine results along with your suggested approach. You say: “People with a history of COVID-19 infection benefitted from the vaccine just as much as those without, suggesting no natural immunity was present.” I’m curious what specific results from the study […]
Posted inSun Spots
Elders seeking warming center when power is lost for long time
DEAR SUN SPOTS: With the chances of power outages increasing, are there any warming centers in the Lewiston-Auburn area? As two “over-90” residents with everything on electricity, we worry as to where to go for an extended power outage. There must be many of us in the same situation. — No name, no town ANSWER: […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Romance will enhance a meaningful relationship
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Biel, 39; Julie Bowen, 51; Tone Loc, 55; Jackie Joyner-Kersee, 59. Happy Birthday: Stand tall and stand up for your beliefs, but don’t feel obligated to make financial contributions you cannot afford. Offer mental and physical help, and your effectiveness will pay off. Personal changes that you make will […]
Posted inDear Abby
Two-year relationship seems to be off more often than on
DEAR ABBY: I have been on and off with a man for two years. In all this time, he has never spent a holiday or Valentine’s Day with me, or introduced me to his family or friends. He told me to stay in the bathroom at his office when his friends showed up unexpectedly. When […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Merkari to perform at Cadenza
The duo features singer, guitarist and keys player Sophie Patenaude and her grandfather John Edwards on guitar and backing vocals.