DEAR ABBY: I’m an American man who was adopted as an infant. Several years ago, I found my birth parents. They are not from America. My mother came here to give birth and left. Sometime later she married my father and had more children. I’m in touch with the entire family, but mainly my birth parents. […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
SCORPIO: Don’t linger when the time is ripe for change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey McIntyre, 48; Val Kilmer, 61; Bebe Neuwirth, 62; Anthony Hopkins, 83. Happy Birthday: Resolve pending issues, and move forward with a clean slate so you can focus on what’s important to you. Reaching a place where you feel at ease to do as you please and follow a meaningful path will encourage positive […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back for Dec. 31
100 Years Ago: 1920 The year of 1920 just closing marks the centennial of Maine statehood, an event observed by the State in a week’s celebration at Portland last summer, and by the scores of towns and cities throughout the year. The year 1920 also will be remembered in history for the fact that Maine […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back for December 31
100 Years Ago: 1920 The year of 1920 just closing marks the centennial of Maine statehood, an event observed by the State in a week’s celebration at Portland last summer, and by the scores of towns and cities throughout the year. The year 1920 also will be remembered in history for the fact that Maine […]
Posted inSun Spots
Maine’s original 1901 ‘Pine and Star’ flag making a comeback
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Where can I get an original Maine flag with the pine tree and star? I saw one on a flagpole when I was driving through Bowdoinham and really want to have one of my own and possibly purchase some as gifts for next Christmas. — Lacey, no town ANSWER: Isn’t that a […]
Posted inEncore
Twelfth Noon at the Oasis of Music
Fiddler Greg Boardman will perform at the Oasis of Music from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. The date falls on the twelfth day of Christmas, when the Feast of the Epiphany is traditionally celebrated. Boardman has selected a variety of traditional pieces as his […]
Posted inEncore
Safely send off 2020 at Sunday River for New Year’s Eve
Maine ski area to offer twilight skiing, snow tubing, and free fireworks on Thursday, Dec. 31
Posted inHoroscope
LIBRA: Spend more time on self-improvement
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Dushku, 40; Tyrese Gibson, 42; Laila Ali, 43; Meredith Vieira, 67. Happy Birthday: Gather everything you’ve experienced and put a new twist on how you use the knowledge you’ve gained to enrich your life. Embrace change with open arms, renewed enthusiasm and without carrying any grudges that might deter you from […]
Posted inAdvice, Dr. Roach
One word can have different medical meanings
DEAR DR. ROACH: What’s the difference between a tubal pregnancy and an abortion? Are they the same thing? — J.K.S. ANSWER: The term “abortion” has several meanings medically, but most people think of only one type, the elective abortion. A “spontaneous abortion” is another term for a miscarriage. A “missed abortion” is when the fetus […]