CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Trai Byers, 40; Jared Padalecki, 41; Benedict Cumberbatch, 47; Nancy Carell, 57. Happy Birthday: Work quietly behind the scenes. Don’t display anything you do until you are satisfied with the results. Expect others to criticize and judge you if you launch your plans prematurely. A steady pace will pay off […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend rages when demand for sex are denied
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 37-year-old stay-at-home mother of two teens. I’ve been in a relationship with a guy I’ll call “Doug” for four years. I feel he only wants me here for sex. If I say no, he either tries to force it or verbally abuses me. He tells me if I don’t give him […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
The most common cause behind teary eyes are dry eyes
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who loves to read the newspaper every morning. I have a problem that’s not serious, but annoying. My eyes tear up frequently during this time, causing me to wipe them. After my reading time, the problem stops. I see my ophthalmologist every year and have my vision […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 19
100 Years Ago: 1923 On Monday was begun the work of dismantling the old organ in the Pine Street Congregational Church, Lewiston, preparatory to installing the new organ, the contract for which was placed several months ago with the Hook & Hastings Co., Boston. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Damage was reported light today following an […]
Posted inSun Spots
New Gloucester Public Library supporters requesting donations for fall sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library is looking for donations for our fall book sale. Please bring your donations to the New Gloucester Public Library at 379 Intervale Road in the Lower Village during the following hours: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, […]
Posted inEncore
Dance to the Rockin Recons at Poland Spring Inn
The Lewiston-Auburn-based band will be offering their mix of hits from the ’50s to the ’80s.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Lakewood to stage ‘Hope & Gravity’
Lakewood Theater is set to stage “Hope and Gravity” July 20-29 at the 76 Theater Road theater in Madison. Performances are set for 8 p.m. July 20-22 and 27-29, 4 p.m. July 23, and 2 and 7 p.m. July 26. an elevator falls in a major city, nine lives intersect in surprising ways, both comic […]
Posted inEncore
Matt and the Barn Burners will perform at the RFA Street Dance
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts presents the Annual Street Dance featuring Matt and the Barn Burners from 6:30-10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, on Pond Street in Rangeley. The Street Dance is an open-air rock concert that’s perfect for the whole family. The event is free to the public; your at-will donations will be […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: A straightforward approach regarding love, romance and your lifestyle will help alleviate the effects of making a costly error.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chace Crawford, 38; Priyanka Chopra, 41; Kristen Bell, 43; Vin Diesel, 56. Happy Birthday: Lift any barriers holding you back and prepare to forge ahead enthusiastically. Act, live up to your promises and influence those searching for a better lifestyle. Don’t make unnecessary physical changes or give a false impression […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 18
100 Years Ago: 1923 The woodworking plant of Joseph A. Shaw on Mount Vernon Avenue, Augusta, was totally destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon with a loss of about $35,000. A brisk breeze carried burning embers to surrounding buildings which were partially damaged. The fire truck on the way to the blaze collided with a coupe […]