Heather Dilly as Natalie and Beth Hylton as Iris in “Lunenburg,” the perfect mix of comedy, romance, and surprises, which opens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. When Iris’ husband is unexpectedly killed in a plane crash, her lawyer reveals she has inherited a beautiful home in Lunenburg, […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Rumor Has It playing at Mixers on Saturday
Rumor Has It will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band is made up of members Paul Kinney (guitar/vocals), Katie England (vocals), Will Dyche (bass), Shawn Donovan (guitar/vocals), and Jules Bodnar (drums/vocals). They cover songs by bands such as Pink, The Eagles, Pink […]
Pisces: Personal gains, physical improvements and lifestyle changes will map a path to a better future.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andrea Bang, 35; Ellie Kemper, 44; David Beckham, 49; Dwayne Johnson, 52. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind. Research, adjust your thinking and refuse to be funneled in a contrary direction by someone using manipulation. Your strength stems from intelligence and what you discover. Don’t trust others to do the […]
Night sweats and hot flashes continue for over two decades
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 72 years old and otherwise fairly healthy, but I am writing to you in desperation. I have talked with every doctor I have had in the past 15 years, and no one has been able to give me any help. I have had severe hot flashes for over 22 years, […]
Cheating wife still calling the shots in damaged union
DEAR ABBY: After 10 years of being with my wife, including eight years of marriage, I accidentally discovered she was having affairs online. She put me through weeks of lies, denial, minimizing and obfuscating before finally giving me full disclosure. At this point, I’ll never know if I can believe her after her seven years […]
Looking Back on May 2
100 Years Ago: 1924 Many patients at CMG Hospital were made happy when a May Day party was given to them. May baskets of bright colors and dainty construction filled with candies, cakes and cookies were given to each patient and changed the usual less sunshiny day into a wondrous one for many. 50 Years Ago: 1974 […]
Spring fundraisers announced for Rumford, Lewiston and Norway nonprofits
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The LeParesseux Club is having a Craft Fair at 227 Waldo St. in Rumford on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We need to put a sprinkler system in our kitchen. We’re a nonprofit and as everyone knows, this is very costly. — Anita, Rumford ANSWER: I hope your fundraiser […]
‘Madam’s Been Murdered, Tea Will Be Late’ will be performed by Oxford Hills Christian Academy
The theatre troupe of Oxford Hills Christian Academy will perform the murder mystery, “Madam’s Been Murdered, Tea Will Be Late,” beginning on Friday, May 10, at Hosanna Church in Oxford. Have you ever wanted to stay in an old, drafty English manor with a serial murderer running loose in the dark? At Houndstooth manor the […]
Aquarius: Don’t follow someone else or allow anyone to manipulate what you do next.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wes Anderson, 55; Tim McGraw, 57; Joanna Lumley, 78; Judy Collins, 85. Happy Birthday: Let your intuition guide you. Emotions will surface quickly; planning is necessary to avoid impulsive mistakes. Positive change and opportunities are apparent, and your integrity and insight will encourage stellar results. An energetic approach and allowing […]
Amid meds and a new diet, SIBO symptoms fail to improve
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) by my gastroenterologist over three years ago. I was tested using the tube method. (I followed a diet the day before, then blew into tubes the day of.) I am so bloated that I cannot wear any of my clothes because I look […]