DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society is gearing up for its Annual Antique Auto Show. It will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the East Sumner Congregational Church on Route 219 in Sumner. Rain date is Sunday, Sept.1. Small lunch choices will be on sale. There will also be […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The Veggies to play at Frank’s Place in Lisbon
Local classic rock cover band The Veggies will perform from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at Frank’s Place in Lisbon. Band members are Don Hebert (vocals), Anna Hunnewell (vocals), Ray Tardiff (drums), Moe Mckenna (bass), and Shawn Callahan (guitar). Frank’s Place is located at 2 Main St., Lisbon. There is no cover charge.
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Two nights of comedy planned at Great Falls Comedy Club
Comedy Soup, the area’s most exciting new improv troupe, delivers laughs starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. The show will benefit the fundraising efforts of Catherine Tanous who is participating in the 6th annual Trailblaze Challenge benefitting Make-A-Wish Maine this September. The Trailblaze Challenge is a 1-day, […]
Posted inCommunity, Encore
Christian Music Festival set for Field of Faith in Otisfield
OTISFIELD — Field of Faith on Lodge Hill will host its first Christian Music Festival featuring area bands, groups and single artists from 12-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Field of Faith on Lodge Hill, 437 Bean Road. Performers announced so far include Clayfoot, Ricki George, Juniper Worship, Alex Bukasa, Keith Parry, The Samuels […]
Posted inSun Spots
United States flags need new homes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have three United States flags inherited from my late in-laws. They are large, measuring 3 feet by 5 feet or larger. One was flown ceremoniously over the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu. Since I have a flag of my own, I would like to find someone who will […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife is now fearful about being pregnant
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for two years, together for five. He’s a wonderful man I love dearly. I always felt called to be a mother, and he has expressed the same about being a father. He would be an incredible father, and I’d love nothing more than to raise children […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 26
100 Years Ago: 1924 Four generations of the Hackett family attended the golden wedding anniversary party of Mr. and Mrs. George Hackett of Bowdoinham, held Sunday at the family homestead in the eastern part of the town. George Hackett and Hattie Campbell were married fifty years ago, August 23,1874, in the town of Bowdoinham. The […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Know what you want, and turn your ideas and plans into something tangible.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Keke Palmer, 31; Macaulay Culkin, 44; Chris Pine, 44; Melissa McCarthy, 54. Happy Birthday: Stay focused on what you want to achieve this year, and refuse to let outside influences overrule your plans. Keep your emotions in check and your to-do list close by. How you handle expenses and deal […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Multiple myeloma patients can live longer with proper treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: Can someone have diffuse multiple myeloma with serious symptoms (like bone pain, pale skin, amber-colored urine, constipation, fatigue, insomnia, excessive sweating, and dizziness) and still be alive after four years? — J.O. ANSWER: Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer of the bone marrow. The cells in the bone marrow (called plasma […]
Posted inDear Abby
Helpful neighbor draws the line at socializing
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I retired a few years ago to a neighborhood where most of the residents are our age, and we have become friendly with the widow next door. My husband and I help her out with any minor home issues she runs into and some light gardening. We are happy to […]