CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andre Agassi, 54; Uma Thurman, 54; Michelle Pfeiffer, 66; Jerry Seinfeld, 70. Happy Birthday: Share your knowledge and start conversations. Expand your mind, circle of friends and lifestyle. Decide what’s best for you and indulge yourself in playful action that brings joy to you and those you love. Make each […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Hartford Heritage Society requests plant donations for fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society Main Street, Rt 140 in Hartford is hosting a plant sale at the J & O Irish Museum on Saturday, May 11 (the day before Mother’s Day) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All perennials are $3 each and larger plants and shrubs are $5 each. All these […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Frightened wife is tired of living a lie at home
DEAR ABBY: I have been deceiving my husband for a couple of months and can’t figure out how to come clean. I feel like a terrible person. We have been married 17 years, and during the first four or five we were happy. We don’t have very many disagreements, but when we do, he always […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Take advantage of what is available, and make the most of your day by participating and discovering your gifts and attributes.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Alba, 43; Penelope Cruz, 50; Jay Leno, 74; Ann-Margret, 83. Happy Birthday: Express yourself and speak passionately about your concerns, dreams and desires. Find out where you stand and adjust to what you discover, and you’ll position yourself for success. Take the initiative to collect your thoughts, plan your […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Spring Pops Concerts set for May 3, 4 in Winthrop
The performances will feature the KPAC Chorus, Wind Ensemble & Jazz Band.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Maine Pottery Tour set for May 4, 5
The Maine Pottery Tour is set for Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, throughout the state. This self-guided tour features more than 70 pottery studios, the largest tour to date, across the state which will open their doors, welcoming visitors to step into the world of handcrafted ceramics. The tour offers participants a chance […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
31st New England Pan Festival set for May 4, 5
Steel drum bands from throughout Maine and New Hampshire plan to gather to perform and celebrate the unique sounds of the steel drum, also known as the steel pan, or pan. The two-day festival, hosted by Augusta’s own Vintage Steel — a local community steel pan ensemble of retirees, kicks off with a dance party […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 27
100 Years Ago: 1924 In spite of the rain storm on Tuesday quite a large number of the members of the Literary Club of Gray gathered at Stimson Memorial hall in the afternoon and listened to Miss Clara Soule of South Portland who addressed them on the subject of Americanization. The lecture was very interesting because […]
Posted inDear Abby
Newlyweds butt heads over career and family choices
DEAR ABBY: I am a teacher. I have a young son, and I love being off when he is out for school holidays and spending summers together. I feel I have the best of both worlds. I recently married a woman who is 14 years younger than me and is also a teacher. My wife […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Partnerships look promising, and sharing ideas and dreams will invite welcoming offers.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Austin Dillon, 34; Jenna Coleman, 38; Patrick Stump, 40; Ari Graynor, 41. Happy Birthday: Explore the possibilities and incorporate what excites you into your plans. Be adventuresome, reach out and make the first move; dream big and be willing to take a chance. Put your energy where it counts, and […]