CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mo’Nique, 56; Gary Dourdan, 57; Jermaine Jackson, 69; Bess Armstrong, 70. Happy Birthday: Choose to take responsibility for your happiness, and get your facts straight before you share your thoughts. Pay attention to what others expect or require before committing to something time-consuming or costly. Don’t let change dictate your […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Community politics make one office-seeker uneasy
DEAR ABBY: There’s a social club within our retirement community that meets once a month, and I have attended since moving here. During this time, I have brought new ideas and proposed new events. Everyone likes me, for which I am grateful. The current president is stepping down because he is relocating. Following his announcement, […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Community politics make one office-seeker uneasy
DEAR ABBY: There’s a social club within our retirement community that meets once a month, and I have attended since moving here. During this time, I have brought new ideas and proposed new events. Everyone likes me, for which I am grateful. The current president is stepping down because he is relocating. Following his announcement, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: A financial investment will pay off and open doors to new beginnings.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Raven-Symone, 38; Emmanuelle Chriqui, 48; Meg White, 49; Kenneth Branagh, 63. Happy Birthday: Pay attention; if you are too busy chasing an impossible dream, you will miss an opportunity. Use common sense, and don’t feel pressured to act in haste. Make plans and justify what you want and the best […]
Posted inEncore
Volunteer Jazz Band Benefit for Chocolate Church Arts Center
The Volunteer Jazz Band plans to perform a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 on the main stage at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. The event is aimed at supporting the Chocolate Church and its various projects. All proceeds from the concert will be donated towards this cause. […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Live for Christmas event set for Stone Mountain Arts Center
A Live for Christmas concert featuring the Stone Mountain Boys is set for 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. With the lights all strung and garlands galore, Stone Mountain LIVE at Christmas is the whole experience. Stone Mountain’s owner, Carol Noonan, who hosts […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Adam Ezra Group plans concert with Hayley Reardon in Waldoboro
The Adam Ezra Group, with special guest Hayley Reardon, will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at The Waldo Theatre, 916 Main St. in Waldoboro. Working outside the confines of the traditional music industry, Ezra and his bandmates Corinna Smith (fiddle), Alex Martin (drums), Poche Ponce (bass), built a community of fans […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 9
100 Years Ago: 1923 President Coolidge is definitely a candidate for the Republican nomination for President in 1924. Announcement of Mr. Coolidge’s candidacy was made last night, while party leaders were gathering in the capitol for the annual meeting of the Republican National committee and three days after he had outlined his politics in his […]
Posted inDear Abby
Son caught off guard by parents ‘ reconciliation
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s parents divorced 50 years ago when he was a newborn. Both remarried within a few years. My husband was raised by his mom and stepdad. His mother and father had little contact after their divorce. Because of that, my husband does not have a close relationship with his biological father, who […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Whether overspending, eating or taking on ridiculous challenges, it’s best to rethink your plans.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Felicity Huffman, 61; Donny Osmond, 66; Beau Bridges, 82; Dame Judi Dench, 89. Happy Birthday: Rely on sensibility to point you in the right direction this year. Save your energy and input to make a difference, not a disruption. Be the peacekeeper, and you’ll impact what happens around you. Gravitate […]