DEAR ABBY: My father passed away a few months ago. My brother lives out of state, so emptying the house has been up to me. Shortly after the funeral, my adult son (the only grandchild) arrived and loaded his car with all the toilet paper, paper towels, light bulbs, cleaning products, etc. He did it […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
PISCES: Don’t jeopardize your health or reputation
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dot-Marie Jones, 57; Dave Foley, 58; Michael Stipe, 61; Patty Loveless, 64. Happy Birthday: Take an innovative approach to work, money, health and legal matters. You are overdue for a change, and implementing techniques and skills to suit trends will encourage positive change and personal gains. Refuse to get bogged […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Don’t recall having chickenpox? Get shingles vaccine anyway
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am almost 88 years old. All seven of my children came down with chickenpox at different times. I took care of them all, and never contracted the virus. I didn’t have it as a child or as an adult. Should I get the shingles vaccine? I have lupus and thyroid disease. I don’t […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 4
100 Years Ago: 1921 A vaudeville show will be held by the Sprague Club of Auburn at Abou Ben Adhem Hall, Main Street, Friday evening, Jan 13. The acts were booked through Lewiston’s first and only agency, Kelley and Kelley, and include two local entertainers. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Jane Muskie will be in Lewiston on […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 4
100 Years Ago: 1921 Mr. Guy P. Gannett and Mrs. Gannett will give a reception to Gov. and Mrs. Parkhurst on Thursday night at their home on State Street. A large number of invitations have been sent out. Gov. Parkhurst will have been duly installed as Governor only about eight hours before the reception begins. The reception is from 8 to 11 […]
Posted inSun Spots
L-A Optimist Club offers two scholarships
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club now has two scholarship opportunities available to local residents. The essay contest offers a $2,500 scholarship based on the topic “Reaching your Dreams by Choosing Optimism.” The oratorical contest also offers a $2,500 scholarship based on the presentation “Healing the World with Optimism.” All applicants must have been […]
Posted inDear Abby
New homeowners get an earful from encroaching neighbor
DEAR ABBY: A year ago, my husband and I bought our first home together. We love it and are excited to improve the house and the property. One of our neighbors is an elderly woman who had previously assumed that part of our property belonged to her. Without conducting a survey, she planted several trees […]
Posted inHoroscope
AQUARIUS: Time is on your side
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eli Manning, 40; Danica McKellar, 46; Mel Gibson, 65; Victoria Principal, 71. Happy Birthday: Practicality best describes how to navigate your way through the upcoming year. Protect what you have, and enjoy peace of mind. Don’t set up scenarios that will leave you in vulnerable or uncertain positions. Stay focused […]
Posted inSun Spots
Scrapbooking fundraiser in Lewiston to benefit Coats for Kids
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rev. Louis J. Fortier Council 106 will host a Scrapbook Crafting benefit for Coats for Kids from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul basement on Bartlett Street in Lewiston. All proceeds go to buy coats for kids in need in the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman is hurt to be kept at arm’s length by sister
DEAR ABBY: I have spent years trying to have a close relationship with my older sister, but it is clearly not a priority for her. We are very different people, but I was hoping our shared history and family bond would be enough for her to prioritize me and my son. We come from a […]