100 Years Ago: 1923 President and Mrs. Coolidge attended the theater for the first time since going to the White House to see John Drinkwater’s play, Robert E. Lee. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Vincent Giberti, former chief of the Auburn Fire Department, now serving as State Fire Inspector, will address Credit Women International International at […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Use your charm and imagination to find an amicable way to get what you want.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gerard Butler, 54; Jimmy Kimmel, 56; Steve Zahn, 56; Whoopi Goldberg, 68. Happy Birthday: Make up your mind, embrace change and prepare to take advantage of whatever opportunity comes your way. Think about the possibilities, and don’t be afraid to do things differently. Trust in your capability and let your […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Political spat over restaurant was bad manners
DEAR ABBY: My father-in-law and I are just cut from different cloth. We are political opposites, although we do get along for the most part. On a family vacation (we were visiting them), we were going out for dinner. My wife and I knew he was going to take us to a restaurant we both […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Patient with PBC needs calcium supplement amid normal levels
DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 60-year-old female. I was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in 2020. At the time, I had a bone density scan that showed osteopenia of the left femoral neck with a T-score of -1.3. My 10-year risk of any fracture was 6.9%, with 0.5 % for hip fractures. My […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader wishes to donate clothing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have cleaned out our closets and have men’s and women’s clothes to donate. We would like to donate to a charity that gives clothing for free (not for resale) to those in need. Could you please suggest a couple of organizations in the area? — No name, no town ANSWER: One […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Accept change and be ready to incorporate unique experiences into your everyday routine.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anne Hathaway, 41; Ryan Gosling, 43; Megan Mullally, 65; Neil Young, 78. Happy Birthday: Change begins with you. Act on your instincts, and you will discover something about yourself that encourages you to follow a path with fewer boundaries. Opportunity comes from believing in yourself and being willing to put […]
Posted inDear Abby
Sales pitch comes soon after brother’s passing
DEAR ABBY: After my husband’s younger brother recently passed away, the family gathered. When one group of nephews arrived in a city an hour away from us, we were invited to lunch. (The restaurant was where the nephews had first been introduced to beer by their now-deceased uncle.) My husband didn’t want to go, saying […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘Emmett Otter’s Jug Band Christmas’ to usher in holiday season in Vienna
VIENNA — A viewing and singalong of Jim Henson’s, “Emmett Otter’s Jug Band Christmas,” is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, the Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road. Hosted by Renee Rhoads of Vienna and supported by donations, this is a free event for all age groups. Attendees are encouraged to bring instruments; […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Stone Mountain Arts Center to host Della Mae
Della Mae band members from left are Kimber Ludiker, Vickie Vaughn, Celia Woodsmith, Avril Smith and Maddie Witler. Photo by Amanda KowalksiA Della Mae concert is set for 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Born from a yearning for a traditional bluegrass sound in the heart of New […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Nov. 11
100 Years Ago: 1923 A for-get-me-not sale conducted on Saturday and Monday by the ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary is being patronized. This flower is quite appropriate to this national holiday, and is being worn by many. Proceeds of the sale will be devoted to the local auxiliary. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Lewiston Central […]