100 Years Ago: 1920 The mailing of 1100 checks, the first of approximately 30,000 to be mailed to servicemen from Maine who served In the world war and to whom the state is paying a bonus of $100 began today. A warrant for $110,000 was appropriated by the governor and council. Money for the purpose […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Believe in your ability to make things happen
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Raven-Symone, 35; Emmanuelle Chriqui, 45; Meg White, 46; Kenneth Branagh, 60. Happy Birthday: Take your time; rushing into something will be what holds you back. Pay attention to detail, and be responsible for achieving your dreams. Change begins with you, and the more you do on your own, the easier […]
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Volunteer opportunity to read online to day care children
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are looking for volunteers to support early childhood literacy in our communities. You can volunteer safely with BookReach! If you are looking for a virtual volunteer opportunity and have one hour per week available to read to children, please contact the BookReach Volunteer Reading Program. We serve children in small in-home […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Prinzmetal angina is caused by artery spasm
DEAR DR. ROACH: A recent column from a woman with recurrent chest pain and normal stress tests had me wondering: Could this be Prinzmetal angina? — K.O.S. ANSWER: That’s an excellent question. Vasospastic angina, also called variant angina or Prinzmetal angina, is caused by spasmodic constriction of the artery, often with blockages, but sometimes without […]
Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend shows true colors after lung cancer diagnosis
DEAR ABBY: I need your opinion. I have been with the same guy for 27 years. We never married because we were both married before, and I wasn’t into doing it again. I have stuck by him through sickness, hard times and whatever else. Four months ago I was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Find common ground to overcome unfairness
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Felicity Huffman, 58; Donny Osmond, 63; Beau Bridges, 79; Dame Judi Dench, 86. Happy Birthday: You’ll have plenty to juggle as you push your way forward. Personal and professional goals will motivate you and promote the success and satisfaction you desire. A craving to seek adventure and excitement will push […]
Posted inSun Spots
Volunteers needed to place wreaths at Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Wreaths Across America is delivering wreaths to the Veterans Memorial Park at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec 14. Volunteers are needed to place the wreaths on the memorials. If anyone can help, please come to the park at 9:30 a.m. Jerry Dewitt will be there to coordinate the effort. Please remember to dress […]
Posted inEncore
Holiday concert to be presented virtually by City Theater
BIDDEFORD — A virtual performance of the “2020 Home For The Holidays Concert” will stream from Friday, Dec. 18, through Sunday, Dec. 27, on the City Theater YouTube channel. Some favorite City Theater performers will sing holiday favorites along with excerpts from past Christmas productions. City Theater Artistic Director Linda Sturdivant and Music Director Patrick […]