DEAR ABBY: I am a newlywed. My husband and I are looking for a house to settle down in, but we’re struggling to find one we like that we can afford. My in-laws, who are moving, offered to sell us their house for a very generous price. The house is in a great neighborhood, but […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Fourth dose of COVID vaccine recommendations
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife and I are both in our late 60s. She has gotten three doses of the Pfizer vaccine, and I have gotten three doses of the Moderna, only because that was what was available when we got our first dose. Because of our age, we are considering getting a second booster […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: A change of plans will work in your favor and give you a chance to discuss your intentions with someone you love.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andre Agassi, 52; Uma Thurman, 52; Michelle Pfeiffer, 64; Jerry Seinfeld, 68. Happy Birthday: Slice your plans any way you see fit, but don’t count on others to help you pull things together. You’ll get plenty of input based on what you already know, but not a lot of hands-on […]
Posted inSun Spots
Seniors invited to Lisbon Library’s monthly program for activities
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We would like to invite all Lisbon senior citizens to participate in the Lisbon Library’s Just Seniors program, held the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School St. This program teaches seniors more about their smartphones, tablets and laptops. […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
UMaine exhibit to feature work by graduating art majors
Each spring the Charles Danforth Gallery at the University of Maine at Augusta exhibits the work of its graduating art majors who complete their studies at the university with a final year-long body of work. This year’s show, “Start to Finish,” features works in illustration, graphic design, painting, drawing and collage. This year’s artists are […]
Posted inEncore
‘Screwball Comedy’ opening at The Public Theatre
Imagine “His Girl Friday” meets “The Carol Burnett Show” and you’ve got “Screwball Comedy,” a fast-paced, hilarious nod to the Hollywood comedies of the ’30s and ’40s playing at The Public Theatre from April 29 through May 8. Featuring Jessica DiGiovanni as reporter Mary Hayes and Mike Anthony as Star-Reporter Jeff Kincaid, “Screwball Comedy” is […]
Posted inEncore
Christian recording artist to play at Norway Church of the Nazarene.
Christian recording artist, composer, author and speaker Noah Cleveland will play in concert at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, at Norway Church of the Nazarene. Cleveland, who hails from Atlanta, Georgia, is best known musically for “My Savior Lives” and “Church With No Walls,” the latter having become the theme song of the local […]
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
Maine-based cover band Recall takes the stage on Friday, April 29, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. They cover songs by bands such as Bob Seger, Johnny Cash, Golden Earring, The Doobie Brothers, AC/DC, Scorpions, Judas Priest, The Eagles, Luke Bryant, REO Speedwagon, Bad Company, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Poison, Great White, Eric Clapton, and Ozzy […]
Posted inEncore
Cumberland County Children’s Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Schoolhouse Arts Center
Cumberland County Children’s Theatre proudly presents “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” live on stage at Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish. Performances are scheduled on April 30, May 1, and May 7–8, 2022. “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” tells the story of Belle, an adventurous young girl, and the Beast, her hideous captor who is […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on April 28
100 Years Ago: 1922 At the big masquerade hall to be staged in Auburn Hall Friday night by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Alden Gayton Post, several novelty dances will be introduced, including a favor and serpentine number. The Grand March begins at nine o’clock at which time prizes for the best costumes will be […]