DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been taking care of my father-in-law for four years — getting his groceries, going to the bank, picking up prescriptions and doing different tasks. He’s disabled and lives in an upstairs apartment with no access to getting downstairs. He can’t walk, bathe himself or get in and out […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Refuse to let anyone talk you into something you don’t need or want.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kimberly J. Brown, 40; Maggie Gyllenhaal, 47; Dean McDermott, 58; Marg Helgenberger, 66. Happy Birthday: Traveling, researching or watching documentaries will help you gain insight into different cultures. Expand your mind and energize your body and soul by taking a leap of faith, engaging in spiritual awareness and becoming more […]
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Posted inEncore
Film screening, panel discussion set at UMaine Augusta
In honor of Native American Heritage Month and the University of Maine at Augusta’s academic theme of Indigeneity, UMA’s DEI Council will host a film screening and panel discussion for “Mary and Molly,” with Penobscot Nation Tribal elder and filmmaker Donna Loring. The event is set for noon Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Jewett Hall Room […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Jody Sloane to take the stage at Great Falls Comedy Club
Local legendary lady of laughter Jody Sloane will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Great Falls Comedy Club Sloane is a regular throughout the New England comedy scene and has appeared at the Women in Comedy Festival, Foxwoods Casino, and Gotham Comedy Club. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘A Christmas Carol’ with Will Rhys to be staged at Denmark Arts Center
Rhys plans to return with his one-man adaptation in which he weaves together the joy of story-telling with his skills as an actor to bring each character vividly to life.
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Nov. 15
100 Years Ago: 1924 The body of Donald Gordon was found Saturday morning by a searching party in the deep woods beyond Oquossoc, many miles from any human habitation. There was a bullet wound through his head. At the time the sad news was sent to his home in Livermore Falls, members of the party […]
Posted inDr. Roach
63-year-old debates getting shingles and chicken pox vaccines
DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I’m one of the 1% who has never had, nor been exposed to, chicken pox. I was tested in 2022 for varicella-zoster virus antibodies, and the results were negative. My current physician wants me to get the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Dad frustrated that daughter refuses to see the truth
DEAR ABBY: My daughter, “Virginia”, age 27, lives with her boyfriend, “Ray,” on the East Coast and teaches kindergarten. Last month, she confided that she had caught him cheating. She saw texts on his phone. When she confronted him, Ray immediately confessed and was very apologetic, but he also kept the woman’s number in his […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Get things done and head into the weekend filled with gratitude.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shailene Woodley, 33; Jonny Lee Miller, 52; Beverly D’Angelo, 73; Sam Waterston, 84. Happy Birthday: Turn this year into something beautiful. Transitioning from where you are to where you want to be will manifest into peace of mind, high energy and personal gain. Planning carefully and incorporating minimalism into your […]
Posted inSun Spots
SHAREcenter thrift store offering treasures at its Indoor Yard Sale Saturday in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: SHAREcenter is having another Indoor Yard Sale to raise money to meet our budget. It will be Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1830 Lisbon St. in Lewiston. Our thrift store is also open with many treasures that would make perfect holiday presents. We accept cash, checks and […]