Headliner Anthony Schumann, fisherman, writer, filmmaker, army veteran, and stand-up comic, originally from Olympia, Washington, brings his energetic and honest but light-hearted sense of humor to the stage at 7:30 p.m. on March 16, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Tickets can be found at greatfallscomedyclub.com or purchased at the door. Great Falls Comedy […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Father’s threat leads to change in dynamics
DEAR ABBY: While I was visiting my father-in-law, a heated conversation turned violent. My husband, “Rob,” was helping his dad and a neighbor with a house project. When Rob’s dad became upset at him, he lifted the power saw he was holding, turned it on and motioned toward Rob saying, “You’re lucky I don’t slit […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Vocal cord becomes paralyzed after a cold
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter, 45, has had a paralyzed left vocal cord for about a year now. We have been to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor who ran at least a half dozen tests, including several scans. These didn’t show a reason for the problem, and everything else appeared to be normal. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: A challenge will turn into a lesson. Don’t trust others with important matters.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jaimie Alexander, 40; Aaron Eckhart, 56; Courtney B. Vance, 64; Liza Minnelli, 78. Happy Birthday: Put your energy where it counts. Address unfinished business and relieve stress. Maintain equilibrium and do your best not to let outside influences manipulate or monopolize your time. Concentrate on what’s important to you and […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 12
100 Years Ago: 1924 Calvin A. Cole celebrated the 86th anniversary of his birth on Wednesday. Mr. Cole, or “Gus” as he is generally known by Hallowell people, conducts the oldest grocery establishment in the three Kennebec cities purchasing the store of Day and Company at that time over half a century ago and has […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader Wants Information for WWII Memoir
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It seems impossible to find this information online so I’m hoping a veteran may have the answer. During World War II, were families able to send packages to soldiers overseas? This information is to be included in a memoir. — No name, no town ANSWER: I’m asking WWII vets to share their […]
Posted inDear Abby
Altruistic volunteer is kept on the sidelines
DEAR ABBY: On paper, I’m an accomplished woman. I have a doctorate in Educational Leadership and had a 36-year career in education, mostly as a school administrator. I am financially stable and I have many friends. I also have an overwhelming sense of loneliness, and this is where my issues lie. I was well accepted […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Trouble swallowing can point to a number of possibilities
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 94-year-old father has been having trouble swallowing lately. He tries to expel any food by inducing himself to vomit, but it is very difficult. We looked up his esophagus symptoms, but there doesn’t seem to be many causes. He does have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL); would this point to cancer or […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: The changes you make will lead to personal growth.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Davis, 31; Thora Birch, 42; Johnny Knoxville, 53; Terrence Howard, 55. Happy Birthday: Take control. Step outside your comfort zone, be innovative and be responsible for your happiness. Having a positive attitude, being disciplined and having the desire to go the distance will position you for success. Don’t let […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 11
100 Years Ago: 1924 The Easter fashion parade will find the American women straighter and more slender than ever before, according to predictions at the annual Fashion Art League of America. The effect of extreme slimness will be sought, it is said. Shorter skirts, flashier clothes and addition of a scarf, a cape and a […]