CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alison Pill, 38; Jaleel White, 47; Fisher Stevens, 60; Kathryn Bigelow, 72. Happy Birthday: Leave nothing to chance. Do your due diligence and proceed with confidence. It’s up to you to control and manufacture what you want. Change is apparent but will require a hands-on approach to minimize the mental, […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Knights of Columbus holding benefit blood drive in Lisbon Falls, requests donors
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a reminder that the Knights of Columbus Council 10019 will sponsor a dedicated blood drive in memory of Tracy Sautter on Dec. 4 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon Falls. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Widow navigates change in relations with former in-laws
DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away four years ago. I started dating my current beau two years ago. We are great friends. We are supportive of each other and enjoy our new life together. I have drifted apart from my late husband’s side of the family. We’re still friendly but don’t have as frequent contact […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Protect against injury and illness. Be wise regarding how much time and money you allocate toward helping others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Peter Facinelli, 50; Garcelle Beauvais, 57; John McVie, 78; Rich Little, 85. Happy Birthday: Caution and discipline will help ward off mistakes this year. You’ll have plenty of opportunities, but being selective will be necessary to come out on top. Refuse to let anyone lead you astray. Step up, ask […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The Capitol Fools to take over Stone Mountain stage
The Capitol Fools will take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Who better to do it than these old friends. After a hiatus, the cast who brings us the stairway to heavenly political satire originally laid by the Capitol Steps, continues upward with The […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 25
100 years Ago: 1923 While the road crew in Greene were at work Saturday a large moose crossed the road a short distance in front of them. It was reported that a bear had been reported two or three times in the past week. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Webster and Central Y Teen officers met […]
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Siblings discover they’re incompatible as roommates
DEAR ABBY: I’m 20, and I recently moved into an apartment with my 19-year-old sister. I thought it would be a great idea because we’d get to see each other more often and we’d be more comfortable living together than with strangers. Recently, however, she has gotten a new boyfriend she brings over all the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Promote what you do best and fine-tune your image to create a buzz among your peers.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katie Cassidy, 37; Jerry Ferrara, 44; Christina Applegate, 52; Bruno Tonioli, 68. Happy Birthday: You can be charming and entertaining and stick to the truth. Someone will correct you this year if you exaggerate, so keep your facts straight. Changing how you handle your professional responsibilities will help you maintain […]
Posted inEncore
‘A Christmas Carol’ returns to The Public Theatre
This holiday season, for one weekend only, The Public Theatre will present its acclaimed adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 8, 9, and 10. This inventive version, performed by six actors and a fiddler, was developed and written for The Public Theatre by Co-Artistic Director Christopher Schario in 1993, and has since been published […]
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Local screenwriter to attend film screening at Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center
There will be a special screening of “Grumpy Old Santa” on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in Fryeburg at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with local screenwriter and Fryeburg Academy Alumni Justin Chaffee. “Grumpy Old Santa” is a touching comedy that delves into the genuine […]