100 Years Ago: 1924 Three patrol units of two men each, equipped with three automobiles, will go on duty June 1 to augment the United States customs service along the northern frontier of Maine to suppress the illegal transportation of contraband material across the Canadian border, Dr. Charles M. Sleeper, Collector of Customs, announced today. […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Create something that makes you feel good about yourself and will prompt you to do the work necessary to reach your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steve Yzerman, 59; John Corbett, 63; Billy Joel, 75; Candice Bergen, 78. Happy Birthday: Trust your instincts, and question anything that doesn’t feel or sound accurate. A disciplined approach to navigating your life and what you participate in will keep you moving in the right direction. Recognize your limits, set […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Brown semen usually doesn’t present a health concern
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 85-year-old male. Other than being a Type 2 diabetic, I am still active and in good health. I do have a concern; on the rare occasions when I do ejaculate, the small amount of semen that comes out is brown. When I told this to my urologist, he said […]
Posted inDear Abby
Showdown looms in marriage over allergies and a friend
DEAR ABBY: I am allergic to a wide range of scents — perfume, cologne, laundry detergent, etc. When I am caught in someone’s cloud, my sinuses and lungs burn, which causes instant wheezing and coughing. My husband’s friend bathes himself in a scent akin to household cleansing powder. It’s so strong, both of us can […]
Posted inSun Spots
Whittier House asking for musical instruments, arts and crafts for those with disabilities
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As the program manager of a day program in Auburn, I’d like to let Sun Spots readers know we support individuals with disabilities and teach them life skills as well as skills out in the community. We are looking for some items and we were curious if it would be possible for […]
Posted inEncore
Folk singer to perform at Oasis of Music
Grace Martin, a singer of traditional and original songs in the folk style, will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Martin is a guitar and mandolin playing singer-songwriter from Vermont. Rooted in traditional music, from playing fiddle tunes with her dad in […]
Posted inEncore
Country Roads to play at Mixers on Friday
Modern country cover band Country Roads will play at 8:30 pm. on Friday, May 10, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays songs by Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley, Cole Swindell, Brothers Osborne, Thomas Rhett, and more. There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking. Mixers is located at […]
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Tickets on sale for upcoming season of Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival
Tickets for the upcoming 52nd season of the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, with performances at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings from July 16 through Aug. 13, are available for purchase. Individual tickets at $35 each and Season Tickets at $145 each are now available online at sebagomusicfestival.org/concert-tickets-2024. Season tickets only may also be purchased by […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on May 8
100 Years Ago: 1924 Smuggling booze from Maine into New Brunswick doesn’t seem to be in strict accord with prevailing notions of the rum traffic, but those whose business keeps them in touch with the situation say such is the condition which now exists. It is also asserted that the volume of alcohol going out […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Sign up for an adventure or learn something to help you raise your profile or earning potential.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Stephen Amell, 43; Enrique Iglesias, 49; Melissa Gilbert, 60; David Keith, 70. Happy Birthday: Put your higher mind to work and make things happen. Step into the spotlight, share your thoughts and plans, and find out who is ready to support your actions. It’s time to lead the way, to […]