Recycled Shakespeare Company plans to bring fun and romance to the end of summer with their free performances of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” Bring a chair or blanket to see the play in an outdoor performance at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, in Mill Island Park in Fairfield. The theater in Central […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 12
100 Years Ago: 1922 “Ah hah” said the big black bear, “so you’re the gink who’s been eating my blueberries.” But the gink neither denied or corroborated the accusation. He just started hastily in one direction and the big black Bear followed suit. “No, you don’t,” continued the bear, but W.H. Waterman of Turner Road, Auburn, […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Couple’s pandemic romance stumbles into rocky patch
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Kirk,” and I have been dating exclusively for nearly two years and live together. We met during the pandemic, so for the first year or so, we mostly hung out — just the two of us. Since the world has opened back up, I’ve been encountering some problems now that we’re […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Bruise discoloration on foot isn’t from a blood clot
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 68-year-old woman in good medical/physical condition. I run three times a week and work out with weights regularly. The only medicine I take is bioidentical hormones. Recently, the side of my foot near my baby toe felt sore as if, when I walked, I was stepping on a small pebble. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Consider what’s important to you. Take the road that allows you to focus on making your dreams come true.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rudy Pankow, 24; Imani Hakim, 29; Cara Delevingne, 30; Yvette Nicole Brown, 51. Happy Birthday: Your mind is sharp, and very little will escape your notice this year. Dive into the things that bring you joy, and expand your friendships, horizons and expectations. Use your ability to capture what’s happening […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lyme disease vaccine trials held at Northern Light Health System
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw an article in the paper Aug. 9 about a study on the Lyme disease vaccine. It said they are looking for thousands of volunteers from the U.S and Europe. How do you go about becoming a volunteer for this Lyme disease vaccine study? Nowhere in the article did it refer […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Art to take over Downtown Gardiner Aug. 19
Artwalk Gardiner will continue in its 16th year from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, in artists’ studios, galleries, shops and other venues throughout Historic Downtown Gardiner. The free event will feature unique works of art ranging from paintings, printmaking, photography, ceramics, handmade books, jewelry, textiles, live chain stitching, woodwork, and sculpture. First launched […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 11
100 Years Ago: 1922 The Maine State Fair has donated space on the grounds to the Lewiston and Auburn Red Cross Chapter for a first aid tent during Fair week. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The History of the Little World’s Fair, sponsored by the East Auburn World’s Fair sponsored by the East Auburn Community traces […]
Posted inDear Abby
Jealousy undermines woman’s relationship with retiree
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a “friend with benefits” relationship for more than a year now. I’m 57 and he’s 79. I was raised a Christian and wanted to save myself for marriage. This is the first time I have loved someone and been the FWB. I’m jealous of his last girlfriend and what they […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Joint replacement not necessary yet for moderate arthritis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a highly active 74-year-old female. I walk a mile and a half every morning (my dog insists), then do two step-aerobic classes with weights, two serious weight workouts with a trainer, 1-3 miles on an elliptical walker and 2-4 hours of horseback riding, plus miscellaneous activities and yard work each […]