CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alex Pettyfer, 32; Haley Joel Osment, 34; Shay Mitchell, 35; Dion Phaneuf, 37. Happy Birthday: Refuse to let emotional matters interfere with what you are trying to achieve this year. Separate your professional and personal duties to ensure that both get your undivided attention when necessary. How you conduct your […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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UMF Visiting Writers Series to present fiction writer Gregory Brown
The Visiting Writer Series is sponsored by the UMF Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program.
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Aging dog’s care becomes obstacle in relationship
DEAR ABBY: I’m in a seven-year relationship with a beautiful woman I love and would do anything in the world for. I feel she would do the same for me. She has a dog, “Preston,” who she loves and who has been with her since puppyhood. At 16, Preston is failing badly and is on […]
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Looking Back on April 9
100 Years Ago: 1922 A box of fragrant trailing arbutus came to the city editor’s desk Friday morning, fresh and pink from the vines, picked April 5th by Mrs. J. H. Perkins. 50 Years Ago: 1972 When the American Legion Auxiliary holds its convention in New Auburn in June Mrs. Ann Faucher will be chairman […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Use your talents and time by engaging in something creative or inspirational. Put your best foot forward,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elle Fanning, 24; Kristen Stewart, 32; Leighton Meester, 36; Dennis Quaid, 68. Happy Birthday: Take your time, work alone and be secretive. Put everything in place before executing your plans. Precision and detail are critical factors concerning your success. Use your intelligence, and stick to the basics. A simple, straightforward […]
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University to feature student artists with opening reception, annual exhibit
The opening reception is set for Saturday, April 9.
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Monmouth Community Players to stage ‘The Addams Family’
The Monmouth Community Players plan to stage performances “The Addams Family” April 21-May 1 at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. April 21, 22, 28 and 30, and matinee 2pm shows on 4/23-4/24 and 5/1. There will be two performances starring the understudy cast, and those will be […]
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Continental Shakedown to perform Make-A-Wish benefit concert
A Make-A-Wish benefit benefit show will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at The 1800 Club, 34 Main St. in Auburn. Continental Shakedown and Smith Collaboration will perform along with surprise guests. There is no cover charge; donations to Make A Wish Maine will be happily accepted. For more information, visit The 1800 […]
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Sparks still flying when couple reconnect
DEAR ABBY: I reconnected with an old flame, “Ollie,” eight years ago. We would see each other and catch up during a weekly event he hosted. We’re both married with kids. We kept it non-physical but connected emotionally. We chatted every day and confessed our attraction to each other while still not engaging in anything […]
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Looking Back on Aprl 8
100 Years Ago: 1922 Colored eggs and fluffy chicks in window displays give warning of the approach of Easter. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Bates College sophomore John T. Jenkins will present a program titled, “Newark and the Black Community” Sunday, April 9, beginning at 2:30 p.m., in the college’s Little Theater. An informal talk with […]