DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the person looking for opinions on a battery-operated lawn mower, I changed to battery-operated lawn care equipment years ago and have no regrets at all! I got tired of pull cords, gas, and oil changes. I have a Kobalt (Lowe’s brand) 80-volt leaf blower (super powerful), a grass trimmer, a 14-foot […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Look for a direct path to avoid confusion and mixed emotions regarding how to proceed.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Juno Temple, 34; Justin Bartha, 45; Josh Hartnett, 45; Jon Lovitz, 66. Happy Birthday: Set yourself up for advancement. Learn all you can, develop your skills and reach out to those who can answer your questions. Take the initiative and channel your energy into learning, traveling and taking more interest […]
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Posted inEncore
Fake Feelings playing at Mixers
Fake Feelings will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 21, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays emo and alt-rock covers from bands such as Foo Fighters, Green Day, The Used, and more. There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking. Mixers is located at 136 Sabattus […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Don’t make a hasty financial move. Let your instincts be your guide and your intelligence lead the way. Self-improvement will not go unnoticed.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julianne Hough, 35; Judy Greer, 48; Josh Holloway, 54; Carlos Santana, 76. Happy Birthday: Sort your expenses and set a budget that eases stress and keeps you moving forward financially. Don’t count on others to take care of responsibilities that belong to you. Use this year to complete unfinished business […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 20
100 Years Ago: 1923 Lobster Club Night in Lisbon Falls! Moreover the night is to be spread over a large area and the joy of the Lobster Club is to be communicated to folks in other sectors of the State. They are to carry the battle of lobster consumption to the home of the “lob” […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family stretches finances to fund daughter’s studies
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is attending a pricey college. She will be taking out the maximum of student loans, and we will slowly but surely eat through our entire savings to pay for it. Her college hires resident assistants (RAs) to help freshmen adjust to college life. In return, the RAs receive free room and […]
Posted inDr. Roach
How to treat lymphedema, aka the swelling of the lymphatics
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lymphedema, which isn’t curable. I use a compression device on a daily basis, and it does help. I take nifedipine and lisinopril for my blood pressure. I am 70 years old and did not have lymphedema until two years ago. Are there any recommendations for this problem? — F.S. ANSWER: […]
Posted inSun Spots
Hydrogen peroxide, soda and soap helps remove skunk spray on pets
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have the formula for skunk smell removal for dogs in your Rolodex? — No name, no town ANSWER: Indeed I do! Once mixed, this solution should be used on your pet immediately: 1 quart 3% hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup baking soda, and 2 teaspoons Dawn dish soap. This will get […]
Posted inEncore
Improv comedy game show coming to Great Falls Comedy Club
Balderdash Academy Improv Live, the group behind the comedy game show, will bring 90-minutes of outrageous, unscripted, live, on-the-spot comedy to the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Tickets can be found at greatfallscomedyclub.com or can be purchased at the door. The Great Falls Comedy Club […]
Posted inEncore
High societal hijinks take stage in ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ at Theater at Monmouth
Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” continues the Brave New Worlds Season at Theater at Monmouth. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, and run through Friday, Aug. 11 – including matinee and evening performances both weekdays and weekends. Billed by Wilde himself as “A trivial comedy for serious people,” “The Importance […]