CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Monique Coleman, 42; Gerard Butler, 53; Jimmy Kimmel, 55; Whoopi Goldberg, 67. Happy Birthday: Take a front-row seat and make the most of whatever situation you find yourself in this year. A change will tempt you, but uncertainty will hold you back. Considering what moves you most will help you […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Reader says there’s plenty of time to get busy living
DEAR ABBY: I read the letter from the woman who is feeling alone at 66 and pondering the purpose of life (“Living Life in Texas,” July 25). Assuming she’s in good health, she’s a spring chicken compared to a 90-year-old. Allow me to offer some suggestions on how she can recapture the spark of wonder […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Chapter 26: Lowell admits he killed his wife
In 1885, James Lowell confessed, but insists he didn’t mean for Lizzie to die.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
UUCB Concerts for a Cause to present Christine Lavin
Christine Lavin, a singer-songwriter, promoter of contemporary folk music, and author based in New York, plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the UU Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle St. in Brunswick. Lavin has recorded 25 solo albums, and two more with four seasoned musician-comediennes under the name Four Bitchin’ Babes. She […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Nov. 12: ‘Sun first with great news of Armistice signed’
Read more about Nov. 12, 1918, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Farmers shipping their apples across are receiving good returns, says an East Hebron correspondent. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Charles Peter of Portland was elected Man of the Year by the members of the Maine Federation Republican Women. Sunday afternoon at the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Showing discipline, putting in a little extra to ensure you outdo anyone competing with you and being prepared to step up when needed will bring about proposals that excite you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anne Hathaway, 40; Ryan Gosling, 42; Megan Mullally, 64; Neil Young, 77. Happy Birthday: Take it upon yourself to do what makes you happy. Be responsible for what comes next instead of giving others jurisdiction over your future. Take the road less traveled if it will bring you your desired […]
Posted inDear Abby
Old romance rekindled amid current marriage
DEAR ABBY: I have been in love with a man for 34 years. I was married to him once, then divorced him because of drugs. I have been remarried for eight years now, to a wonderful man who is good to me, but aloof to my needs or desires. I am not in love with […]
Posted inEncore
Hall of Fame fiddler to perform at Oasis of Music
Frank Ferrel, widely regarded as a leading authority on North American traditional fiddle music, will perform on fiddle at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. He will be accompanied by Greg Boardman on guitar. Along with his collection, publishing and music research, Ferrel is […]
Posted inEncore
Noted author, educator to discuss award-winning book at UMA
Author and educator Jennifer Richard Jacobson will discuss homelessness, research for her books, and also the writing process at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, in the Katz Library at the University of Maine at Augusta. Interested participants may also attend via a Zoom meeting by registering with UMA Academic Logistics at 1-800-868-7000 or emailing […]
Posted inEncore
Novel Jazz Septet presents matinee performance of jazz icons
The Novel Jazz Septet will be swinging over for a musical matinee by two of the most influential and acclaimed icons of jazz, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13 November, at the Saco River Theatre in Buxton. The matinee format is perfect for jazz lovers who don’t like a […]