Author and illustrator Carol-Lynn Rossel, who lives in Winthrop, has published her latest book, “Monhegan Magic.” Rossel loves to visit Monhegan Island and to take photographs of its places and people. As a younger girl on New York City’s Staten Island, each year Santa left her a doll and a book. One year, he added […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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Author Meredith Hall will speak in Zoom event hosted by Lovell library
The Hobbs Library Speakers Series welcomes award-winning writer Meredith Hall at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, via Zoom. Hall’s 2007 memoir, “Without a Map,” was instantly recognized as a classic of the genre and became a New York Times bestseller. It was named a best book of the year by Kirkus and BookSense, and […]
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Daughter tires of mother’s commentary on relationship
DEAR ABBY: I am a 29-year-old woman in a healthy, loving relationship with my boyfriend of 2 1/2 years. We talk about marriage and kids and are committed to each other. We know we are each other’s special one. He recently bought a home, and we live together. My issue is with my mother. I […]
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Looking Back on June 9
100 Years Ago: 1922 The officer on the beat at the corner of Court St. and Turner Street stated that the traffic light at the juncture had been properly lit Monday, but it was extinguished by Edward Little High School celebraters. Noticing that that the lantern was out he immediately borrowed a match and relit […]
Posted inDr. Roach
After ruptured aorta repair, he’s not wasting his second chance
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 78-year-old man who suffered a ruptured aorta six months ago. It was successfully repaired, and I am in generally good health, physically active, back to the gym (less weight than before) and I feel about as I did before the rupture. I want to get back to playing touch […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Be open to learning and to participating in events that offer knowledge, financial gain, and physical and emotional stability.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mae Whitman, 34; Natalie Portman, 41; Johnny Depp, 59; Michael J. Fox, 61. Happy Birthday: Put your plans in place, go over your to-do list and make this year productive. Stop talking and start doing. Be decisive, show consistency and achieve your goals. Networking, partnering with people who bring out […]
Posted inSun Spots
Cleaning a toilet tank can be a do-it-yourself project
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I had to be in the hospital for a couple weeks and when I returned home and used my toilet in my master bathroom, the water from the tank was dark brown and continues to be that way. The water is just fine everywhere else in the house, including the guest bathroom. […]
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New England comic Joe Yannetty to perform in Rumford
Comedian Joe Yannetty draws on his travels, his Italian heritage, family situations and Boston blue-collar upbringing to bring family-oriented comedy to audiences around the world. At 8 p.m. on June 18, he will perform at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater in Rumford. Yannetty was featured in a segment on the television show “20/20” regarding his appearance […]
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Bates Dance Festival to mark 40th anniversary with array of performances
Tickets are on sale now.
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Mahoosuc Community Band to play outdoor concert
The Mahoosuc Community Band will play a concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 13, at the Bethel Common gazebo. Patricia Boyle-Wight will direct the concert. The concert will include “Also Sprach Zarathustra” (Theme for 2001 movie) by Richard Strauss, “The Genius of Ray Charles” arranged by Michael Brown, “A Gershwin Portrait” arranged by John […]