DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a Garmin GPS that I would like to donate. Are there any nonprofits that might be able to use it?—Wanda, no town ANSWER: Many drivers use their cellphones these days as a GPS. If readers are involved with a nonprofit that could benefit from having a GPS in the organization’s […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Sandy River Ramblers to perform Bethel concert
A Sandy River Ramblers Bluegrass Brunch concert is set for 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Gem Theater, 48 Cross St., in Bethel. The Ramblers are a uniquely Maine-flavored bluegrass band; their most recent two CDs, “Cry of the Loon” and “Home in the Heart of Maine,” feature songs about Maine exclusively. Stan Keach, the […]
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Johnson Hall Stand Up Comedy Series to feature Mark Turcotte
A Johnson Hall Stand Up Comedy Series event is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at The Blind Pig Next Level, 11 Mechanic St. in Gardiner. This performance, for ages 21 and older, is hosted by Mark Turcotte. Some of New England’s funniest comics plan to take the stage and present their unique brand […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman eager to neutralize her sister’s bad behavior
DEAR ABBY: I’m at a loss about how to deal with my sister, “Julie.” We had an incredibly hard childhood. We lost our mother when she was only 48. My issue with Julie is her constant and blatant storytelling. She has two young children and is recently divorced. While I feel terrible about her situation […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: An opportunity is only worthwhile if you can afford to take advantage of what’s available.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elle Fanning, 25; Kristen Stewart, 33; Leighton Meester, 37; Dennis Quaid, 69. Happy Birthday: Let your entrepreneurial side take over. Be the pioneer that excites everyone with your rhetoric and see what unfolds. Opportunity knocks this year, but you must be willing to take advantage of what’s on the […]
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ArtsFarmington plans to present Antonio Rocha’s world of sound effects
ArtsFarmington will present Antonio Rocha’s world of sound effects, compelling characters, physical comedy and one of a kind storytelling at 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, at the Emery Community Arts Center on Academy Street in Farmington. Rocha will take you on a unique journey of the imagination with stories from around the world that not […]
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Juston McKinney plans Waterville comedy show
Comedian Juston McKinney will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. With multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show,” two “Comedy Central” specials, and two Amazon Prime specials, including his latest, “Parentally Challenged,” it’s no wonder the New York Times called McKinney, “Destined for […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 8: ‘Hunt local men near Moosehead’
Read more about April 8, 1953, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 What a live wire bunch of “Newsies” can do once they start out to accomplish anything was demonstrated Saturday by the Lewiston and Auburn “Sun Newsies.” As a climax to an eight weeks’ contest for new subscriptions, the “Newsies” started out […]
Posted inDear Abby
Younger brother wants out of despicable man’s will
DEAR ABBY: My older brother is toxic. I want to cut ties with him because he has always criticized, antagonized, marginalized and dismissed me. He has no filters and also criticizes and ridicules my grown children. I’ve had enough. If I were ghosted, I’d want to know why and not be blindsided. But it’s pointless […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Mingle with like-minded people or take a trip that enriches your mind, body and soul.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Kitsch, 42; Patricia Arquette, 55; Robin Wright, 57; John Schneider, 63. Happy Birthday: You have high expectations. Monitor what’s possible, and consider the best way to take advantage of an offer without taking on more than you can handle emotionally or financially. Set a budget you can afford and […]