DEAR ABBY: I’m someone who doesn’t get noticed often by the opposite sex. So when I do receive attention, it’s a very nice feeling. The problem is, I am getting that attention from a man who is married. In the beginning, I didn’t know he was married. He doesn’t wear a ring, and he never mentioned a wife until […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 30
100 Years Ago: 1920 Enrico Caruso, the tenor, who has been seriously ill in his apartment for more than a week has developed suppurative pleurisy. Attending physicians say surgical aspiration was successfully accomplished although his condition is still serious. 50 Years Ago: 1970 A two-day College of Girl Scouting will be held at St. Paul’s Center, […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Young boy injured in ATV crash creates Christmas Miracle Giveaway
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wanted to share what my 7-year-old son, Ashton, did to help others at Christmas. He wanted to give a Christmas miracle to a family who couldn’t afford much for the holiday so he spent his entire savings to buy gifts for a family. He was sad it wasn’t very much so […]
Posted inHoroscope
VIRGO: Don’t let anyone meddle in your personal life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jude Law, 48; Patricia Clarkson, 61; Ted Danson, 73; Jon Voight, 82. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace, target what you want to achieve and put your heart and soul into reaching your goal. Strive for perfection, and be creative and compassionate. You will gain incredible support that will help […]
Posted inDear Abby
Discussing sex life with ex is the final straw for wife
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 19 years now. A few years back, I came to know about my husband’s platonic relationship with his old girlfriend. She lives in a different state and is married. My husband has long chats with her every day about everything, including our sex life. I confronted him and asked […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 29
100 Years Ago: 1920 A Lewiston young man, Emile Roy, returned to his home following a year’s musical study in Europe. He was planning two concerts at SS. Peter and Paul Church at which Mrs. Eva Spear, soprano, and The Orpheons will sing. 50 Years Ago: 1970 Willham P. Tewhey, executive vice president of the Lewiston-,Auburn Area […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn Scout troop picking up Christmas trees as a fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Boy Scouts are picking up trees again this year! For the ninth straight year the Auburn-based Boy Scout Troop 121 will pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide several locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. For a minimum donation of […]
Posted inHoroscope
LEO: Be aggressive, and make your decisions clear
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: John Legend, 42; Denzel Washington, 66; Edgar Winter, 74; Dame Maggie Smith, 86. Happy Birthday: Communication will be essential if you want to avoid trouble. Stick to the script, verify the information you receive and avoid emotional spending that can upset your financial status. Carefully look at a change you […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Time and effort needed to treat intermittent explosive disorder
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently, you wrote about intermittent explosive disorder. I have this condition and would like your help dealing with it. I can lose my self-control and get so upset that I swear. I have attempted to control myself, but if I do not watch myself, I get very angry and then feel guilty […]
Posted inDear Abby
Couple with bright future get on each other’s nerves
DEAR ABBY: I know every relationship is different, but how do you know when to stop trying and let go? My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year and a half. Lately all we seem to do is fight or upset each other. I don’t want to call it quits, but I’m tired […]