CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adelaide Kane, 32; Anna Kendrick, 37; Gillian Anderson, 54; Hoda Kotb, 58. Happy Birthday: Consider your strategy and be receptive to suggestions. How you conduct your life and deal with others will color the outcome. Anger will not win favors, but putting your energy into something you believe in or […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Area nonprofits accepting donations of back-to-school supplies
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know of any nonprofit organizations that are accepting school supplies? I am a retired teacher and would like to donate some items. It would mean a lot to me.— Chris, no town ANSWER: You could start by calling schools in your area to see if there’s anything they need in […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
River Arts plans opening reception for Elaine Abel and Elizabeth Palmer show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts plans to hold an opening reception for Elaine Abel and Elizabeth Palmer’s gallery show from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the gallery at 36 Elm St. Their show “Realism, Two Views” will be in the River Room gallery Aug. 11-31. This collaboration displays their unique vision in depicting ordinary […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 8
100 Years Ago: 1922 The North Auburn Grange will hold its annual outing at Bear Pond, Saturday, August 13. William Bennett will make a round trip for those who are unable to obtain proper vehicles. 50 years Ago: 1972 Heavy equipment and several men are currently involved with preparing the Plummer and Merrill Funeral Home […]
Posted inDear Abby
Father lies regularly to keep kids in line
DEAR ABBY: My parents are divorced. My father, who I’m sure loves me in his own way, is super controlling and manipulative. He wasn’t nice to my older siblings, either. He constantly lied and blamed others for his abusive behavior, which made me hate them. He constantly claimed Mom cheated on him and said my […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Incontinence caused by an enlarged prostate calls for meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 55-year-old male in good health and was diagnosed with a slightly enlarged prostate several years ago. My primary care doctor said he wasn’t concerned enough to prescribe any medications. I get an annual physical, and there haven’t been any changes. However, in the past couple of years, there have […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: You don’t have to bend the rules or change your beliefs because someone takes a different path.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Casey Cott, 30; Countess Vaughn, 44; Joely Collins, 50; Dustin Hoffman, 85. Happy Birthday: You’ll thrive once you put a plan in place. Don’t let others intervene or pressure you to take a path that doesn’t suit your needs. Look for peace of mind, and you’ll figure out what matters […]
Posted inSun Spots
Opportunities for volunteerism and fundraising
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Great Falls Balloon Festival is coming back, and many of our favorite nonprofit organizations will be looking for booth volunteers. The Lewiston High School Performing Arts Boosters is one of them. If you are or have been part of the Lewiston High School band, choir or drama programs and have time […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Celebration Barn plans evening of acoustic music with The Lazours
The Celebration Barn plans to presents An Evening with the Lazours, featuring Daniel and Patrick Lazour, two brothers who have garnered acclaim as songwriters and performers. The Celebration Barn artists-in-residence will share brand new work in this intimate evening of original story-songs starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturay, Aug. 13, at Stock Farm Road in South […]
Posted inDear Abby
Reunion invitation stirs up memories of bullying classmates
DEAR ABBY: I received a Facebook invitation to my 35th high school reunion. I was bullied constantly in every grade. I had no friends in my class, and the memories I have are not pleasant. I composed a letter expressing the hope that the attendees enjoy reminiscing, and then added that I have no desire […]