CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gillian Jacobs, 40; Chris Kattan, 52; Jon Favreau, 56; John Lithgow, 77. Happy Birthday: Take nothing for granted. Hard work, a passionate attitude and an exhausting schedule will keep you healthy, wealthy and wise. Be the first to make a move and take command. Follow your instincts and heart, and […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Supplements alleviate pain, but could be a placebo response
DEAR DR. ROACH: I disagree with your recent column about the glucosamine/chondroitin supplements. I have arthritis in my lower back. I am taking this supplement each day, and my lower back pain is completely gone. I can now bend down from the waist. I was very skeptical about this or any other supplement and was […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Hartford Heritage Society hosts Fall Craft Fair with vendors and foods
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society is hosting its Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town Hall on Main Street, which is Route 140. There will be 18-plus vendors and lunches for sale. Start your Christmas shopping early; stop by to see what all the […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Cast announced for the Rocky Horror Show LIVE at Community Little Theater
Local theater company Rocky for Equality has announced the cast for their sixth production of Richard O’Brien’s “Rocky Horror Show LIVE.” This year’s production is in collaboration with Community Little Theatre and performances will be held at the Great Falls Performing Arts Center on Academy Street in Auburn. The Rocky Horror Show tells the tale […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband takes stock as marriage crumbles
DEAR ABBY: A decade ago, before my wife and I had children, we were deeply in love with each other. Everything was great in the bedroom and outside. After we had children, my wife did a 180. She’s no longer affectionate with me at all. We barely hold hands, we never hug, and kissing is […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 18: ‘Charge Auburn fire chief deserted wife’
Read more about Oct. 18, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 The Senior class of the Stephens High School will hold another sociable and dancing party on Friday evening, Oct 20th, at the high school. Entertainment will be given and Al Melanson’s orchestra will furnish music. These socials are very popular and […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Speak from the heart and be willing to follow through with the promises you make.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zac Efron, 35; Esperanza Spalding, 38; Freida Pinto, 38; Wynton Marsalis, 61. Happy Birthday: Balance, equality and heading in a direction that makes you feel good about yourself and what you do will make a difference in how things unfold this year. Don’t let anyone put pressure on you. It’s […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Understanding the bacteria behind toxic shock syndrome
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently, I got into a conversation with a group of friends about toxic shock syndrome. One of them claimed it is caused by synthetic menstrual products containing toxic chemicals like bleach, rayon and dioxins. I said that I’d never heard that theory before and that I thought it was because women weren’t […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lack of lighting in Walmart parking lot a concern for reader
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For months now, there have been no working lights in the parking area near the most heavily used entrance to the Auburn Walmart. If they are trying to reduce light pollution, it’s not the best place to be doing that. It’s difficult enough for drivers to avoid hitting pedestrians and other vehicles, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Franco Center offers Halloween-themed crypt walks this week
LEWISTON — The Franco Center plans to open its crypt for Fright Night on Oct. 25, 26, and 27, at 46 Cedar St. The guided walk will be open from noon to 5 p.m. each day, cost is $6 per person. During this time, the walk will provide less of a scare than the nightly […]