This big production — the play’s east coast premiere and The Waldo’s first musical comedy since reopening in 2022 — is truly a local community effort.
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Taking preventative measures against sun exposure is essential
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about suntanning. First off, I want to say that I get yearly skin cancer checks, love the sun, and hardly ever use suntan lotion. I monitor my time outside, so as not to get a sunburn. I see warnings about certain days being high ultraviolet (UV) days. Are […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Excessive behavior will be costly and make you vulnerable to personal or emotional loss.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Mackie, 46; Jason Alexander, 65; Bruce Springsteen, 75; Mary Kay Place, 77. Happy Birthday: Set your goals high, expand your mind and refuse to let anyone stand between you and your dreams. Decide what’s best for you and follow through. Trust your instincts, explore the possibilities and let your […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman ends all contact with man amid red flags
DEAR ABBY: When I came out of my introvert shell, I began trying to find a relationship. I went on a few dating websites and met some great guys and some not-so-great guys. One of the latter had been giving me red flags since our first date. We clicked at first and shared many of […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lisbon Area Christian Outreach plans fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lisbon Area Christian Outreach, or LACO, has an important fundraiser coming up. A food drive, bottle drive and bake sale to benefit the LACO Food Pantry is set for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Food City on […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarious:Expanding your routine to fit in affordable activities and take your mind off daily stress will help you formulate a healthy life pattern.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tom Felton, 37; Bonnie Hunt, 63; Andrea Bocelli, 66; Joan Jett, 66. Happy Birthday: Say no to interference; refuse to let anything or anyone stand between you and your dreams. It’s time to put your energy where it matters and will bring you the highest return. You will reap the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Apartment employee has made life terrifying for tenant
DEAR ABBY: I live in an apartment building. I am quiet and keep to myself. There’s a concierge here who is incredibly nosy. When I pick up my package, she asks, “So, what’s in the package?” as if I’m doing something nefarious. She’s also a terrible gossip and a liar. At the front desk, as […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 21
100 Years Ago: 1924 One of the old landmarks on the county fair grounds in South Paris known as the “Bill” Twitchell dining hall, was handled to Fore Street this week. The monkeys that escaped from Sam Cohen’s side show at the midway on the fairgrounds were finally captured after a week’s outing in the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Let your intuition and intelligence take over and allow your actions to carry you to the finish line.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alfonso Ribeiro, 53; Nancy Travis, 63; Bill Murray, 74; Stephen King, 77. Happy Birthday: Candor, a simple lifestyle and a set budget will help you find your road to peace of mind and happiness. Taking care of personal needs and health and building confidence will contribute to your ability to […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grandmother showers only one child with affection
DEAR ABBY: I’m a single mother of two children, an 8-year-old daughter and a 9-year-old son. My daughter’s father is involved; my son’s father is not. I was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) when my daughter was born and given two weeks to live. My condition has markedly improved, and I am on the […]