DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union is hosting the De-Stash Sale on Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn. No admission fee is needed for shoppers looking to increase their stash of craft supplies. WLU will sell homemade baked goods. We are […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
Stove Up, a rock cover band from the Midcoast, will play at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22 at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The cover bands such as Alice in Chains, Fuel, Ozzy Osbourne, The Doobie Brothers, Gin Blossoms, Lynyrd Skynyrd, 311, Live, Seven Mary Three, Tom Petty, Eddie Money, Dishwalla and more. […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 21
100 Years Ago: 1924 Mrs. Elmina H. Royal, a graduate of the class of 1848, and grandmother of Prof. Hutchins, of the school faculty, was one of the speakers of the annual reunion of the Kents’ Hill Academy alumni in Portland Wednesday night. 50 Years Ago: 1974 The annual Charity Ball sponsored by the Gardner […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Focus on what’s already moving and motivating you, and direct your energy into expanding and exploring what you’ve already begun.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jace Norman, 24; Matthew Broderick, 62; Rosie O’Donnell, 62; Gary Oldman, 66. Happy Birthday: Put your power in place and make things happen. Confidence and courage will convince others to help you complete your missions this year. Speak up and share your thoughts and plans, and you’ll gain the support […]
Posted inDear Abby
Once-supportive wife becomes abusive drinker
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 28 years. Last year I was diagnosed with cancer. It was discovered because of a seizure I had at work. They put me in an ambulance, took me to the hospital and did a CT scan, which revealed my stage-4 cancer. Prior to this, my wife didn’t work, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
What are the causes behind mobility problems?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 79 and can move around without any problem. However, it seems that many people — some younger than I am — have mobility problems. I wonder what causes this problem: lack of exercise, genes, weight, etc.? I walk five days a week, and my weight is normal. — E.G. ANSWER: Be […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 20
100 Years Ago: 1924 If you don’t believe Maine girls are handy with the needle, let the folks visit the domestic arts class, being held this spring, like that at Edward Little High School. 50 Years Ago: 1974 The next meeting of the Androscoggin Historical Society, Tuesday afternoon March 26, will be devoted to an […]
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Leo: Opportunity suggests looking closely at the changes around you and plugging into how you can use your skills to capitalize on what’s important to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ruby Rose, 38; Kathy Ireland, 61; Holly Hunter, 66; Spike Lee, 67. Happy Birthday: Bask in the light, offer words of wisdom and be grateful for all that comes your way. Your generosity of heart and your hands-on help bring life to everything you touch. Be open, receptive and willing […]
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Bride-to-be walks a fine line for her bridesmaids
DEAR ABBY: I recently started planning my wedding. Half the friends I want as bridesmaids are very conservative. They think sex is sacred and should be talked about only discreetly, not joked about, mentioned on TV, etc. I used to hold similar views, but I no longer do. Neither do the other half of the […]
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Distinguishing between types of therapy for severe depression
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an ex-medical/surgical nurse. I have a daughter-in-law who was treated for depression with magnetic therapy. My psychiatric exposure in the 1950s was with electroshock therapy and insulin shock therapy. Can you explain how the new magnetic therapy works for depression, compared with the other two treatments? P.S. Is electroshock therapy […]