Singer-songwriter Aidan Boardman will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. According to his Spotify profile, “There is a polarity in the music of Aidan Boardman. His lyrics, sometimes humorously cryptic and often focused inward, read like stream-of-consciousness musings from the busy mind […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Palaver Strings concert set for Jan. 7
Palaver Strings will perform at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., in Portland. Portland’s musician-led ensemble presents an offering from its Beehive Chamber Series called Painted Dreams. The performance is intended to invoke sunnier times despite being in the depths of winter. Your ears will be […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Monmouth Community Players to present 30th Anniversary Concert
The Monmouth Community Players plan to host its 30th Anniversary Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Join MCP favorites as they grace the stage to revisit some of their favorite songs from the first 30 […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife’s online relationships blossom as marriage withers
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 37 years to an alcoholic. He is not verbally or physically abusive. I have been online talking to three men. I think one of them is obsessed with me, and they all say they love me. I know this isn’t going anywhere, but why am I doing this? […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Biotin and collagen shampoo seems to cure scalp psoriasis
DEAR DR. ROACH: Over 40 years ago, about six months after having our first child, I developed scalp psoriasis so badly that just a touch of my hair would send “flakes” flying in the air! It was itchy, it often bled, and it was highly embarrassing! I kept my hair short because the sun in […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Don’t bend the rules to suit someone else’s needs. Put your physical effort into personal gain, good health and protecting yourself from being taken for granted.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eli Manning, 42; Danica McKellar, 48; Mel Gibson, 67; Victoria Principal, 73. Happy Birthday: Go out of your way to be helpful this year, and opportunities will come your way. A positive attitude will lead to social invitations that will encourage meaningful relationships with people who share your concerns, enthusiasm […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 3: ‘Maine roads open despite heavy snow’
Read more about Jan. 3, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Ladies Society of Grace Lutheran church will have a sale at the Schiller Hall Saturday evening beginning at 7 o’clock. A musical entertainment will be given at 8 o’clock. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Babies born in Androscoggin County in the […]
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn senior homeowners may be eligible for $300 relief check from city
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope you can brighten our day with an update on the following: In October 2022, Auburn approved sending $300 to every taxpaying homeowner over the age of 65. Please follow up on this. — No name, Auburn ANSWER: Last fall, the Auburn City Council voted to allocate $700,000 from its allotment […]
Posted inDear Abby
Late Husband’s infidelity still humiliates his widow
DEAR ABBY: My husband was the love of my life. I lost him to COVID eight months ago. We were together for 20 years. I know without a doubt that my husband loved me, but during our marriage he had several affairs. He was always sorry for his indiscretions and would shower me with gifts […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Bariatric surgery can be considered to help keep weight off
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had a BMI over 40 for the last 20 years, and I have not been able to lose weight or keep the weight off. My doctor prescribed Ozempic, which is helping, but as soon as I stop, in a few weeks, all the weight creeps back on. I was always […]