CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matthew Morrison, 45; Gavin Rossdale, 58; Harry Hamlin, 72; Henry Winkler, 78. Happy Birthday: Opportunity is within reach. Your energetic approach to life and the offers you encounter will encourage new beginnings, exciting partnerships, and a secure and stable environment. Engage in activities that make you think and fill your […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Oxford Legion post to hold flag retirement ceremony Nov. 16
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples American Legion Post 112 of Oxford will hold a flag retirement ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the post at 169 Main St. Burning torn or tattered flags is the proper means of disposal. Flags may be dropped off that day or deposited in the old mail container […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Yellow Brick Road performance planned for Chocolate Church Arts Center
A Yellow Brick Road 2023 A Tribute To Elton John show is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. Brann not only bears an uncanny resemblance to the international superstar, complete with his mannerisms and gap-toothed smile, but he meticulously re-creates Elton John’s vocals and […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
April Reed-Cox, Matt Meister plan Waldoboro performance
Cellist April Reed-Cox and pianist Matthew Mainster plan to perform a program of cello and piano at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Broad Bay Congregational at 941 Main St. in Waldoboro. The music will range from the Baroque to the Neo-Classic and Romantic. As Mainster says, “This is music you could lose yourself in, […]
Posted inDear Abby
Relationship crumbles after weekend apart
DEAR ABBY: I met a great woman, and we have been dating for a year and a half. We talk and message every day, we have our inside jokes, and her parents love me. My mother loves her, and the sex is great. I had never felt more connected to someone, and we have spoken […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Give others the chance to voice an opinion, and offer alternatives that help keep the peace.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ben Foster, 43; Gabrielle Union, 51; Winona Ryder, 52; Richard Dreyfuss, 76. Happy Birthday: It’s time to rediscover what brings you joy. Look for opportunities to resurrect. New opportunities are within reach, but it’s up to you to make it happen. Nurture what you love, change what you don’t and […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 28
100 Years Ago: 1923 An Arctic owl, a most unusual denizen of this climate, particularly at this time of year, has been seen frequently in the trees of Grant and Sherman in Portland. Amateur weather prophets of pessimistic tendencies take this to mean a long and cold winter is to be anticipated. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Brrrrr! […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friend hasn’t delivered promised craft project
DEAR ABBY: I’m having an issue with my longtime best friend. We no longer live in the same state, but we talk several times a week and try to visit every year. We both love crafting, and two years ago, I started making her a big, beautiful counted cross-stitch and had it custom framed. The […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Refuse to let anyone railroad you into something you don’t want.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nolan Gould, 25; Julia Roberts, 56; Bill Gates, 68; Annie Potts, 71. Happy Birthday: Experiment, discover new possibilities and carve a path that excites you. The choices you make this year will determine your happiness. Don’t settle for less than what you want when, with input, you can control the […]
Posted inEncore
The Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest returns to Lewiston-Auburn
Highlights include Rodney Norman, Kelly MacFarland, and The Tightest Five contest