100 Years Ago: 1922 A checker tournament for Monday has been arranged to be held at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, and all enthusiasts whether proficient in the game or not are invited to attend. It is expected that Ray Gould, state checker champion, will be one of the players. 50 Years Ago: 1972 (from […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
There’s plenty to chew on after dinner with in-laws
DEAR ABBY: I once hosted a holiday dinner for which I had made a ham and a turkey with all the sides and three different pies. I even made a special mince pie for one of the guests. The guests — my brothers-in-law, my brother and his family of four and his mother-in-law — all […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Your input and ability to bring everyone together will position you to lead the way. Trust your instincts and follow your heart.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Fassbender, 45; Christopher Meloni, 61; Emmylou Harris, 75; Linda Hunt, 77. Happy Birthday: You can accomplish plenty if you are methodical and maintain realistic expectations. Too much of anything will bring you down, but an even temperament and a pinpointed plan will help you inch your way to your […]
Posted inEncore
‘Living the Good Life,’ by Helen and Scott Nearing, is topic of UMF New Commons keynote
Helen and Scott Nearing’s book, “Living the Good Life,” has influenced generations of individuals moving from urban to rural life and is the subject of an upcoming New Commons keynote presentation by Alissa Hessler at the University of Maine at Farmington. From its publication in 1954 right up to the present moment, people have reached […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Breakin’ Strings bluegrass band to play at Franco Center
Breakin’ Strings, a Maine-based bluegrass band, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Cliff Gelina, who plays mandolin, guitar, upright bass, and dobro, is also a singer and songwriter. Gelina, along with Corey Bonnevie, formed the band in 2004 […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Rockland show to feature Damn Tall Buildings
A Damn Tall Buildings concert is planned for 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. in Rockland. Guitarist Max Capistran, bassist Sasha Dubyk, and fiddler Avery Ballotta blend elements of bluegrass, blues, roots-rock and vintage swing to create a captivating, high-energy sound, with song lyrics that find beauty and glory in […]
Posted inEncore, Uncategorized
Looking Back on April 1
100 Years Ago: 1922 The Webber Avenue trolley was making hard work of getting along thru the snow early Saturday morning. This car makes its circuit on this loop only once every half hour and so has more to battle thru each trip than other local cars. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Major league baseball players […]
Posted inDear Abby
Teen discovers mom’s affair while looking at her phone
DEAR ABBY: I am 15 and have a big problem. My mom and my dad have been married a long time. I was looking through pictures on Mom’s phone and found some very inappropriate and romantic texts from “Rob,” her business partner. Mom forces our whole family to hang out with Rob, and my brother […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Desiccant acts as a pill protector in bottles of medication
DEAR DR. ROACH: I take telmisartan for high blood pressure. Included in each bottle is one of those tiny moisture-absorbent packs. Once the package is opened and I begin taking the pills, is it necessary to keep the dehydrator “pill” in the bottle, or can I discard it? I have, more than once, almost popped […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: A personal change may not please everyone, but if it sits well with you, that’s all that matters.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Asa Butterfield, 25; Klarc Jerome Wilson, 29; Taran Killam, 40; David Oyelowo, 46. Happy Birthday: Speak your mind. Take the initiative to make your dreams come true. Be responsible for your happiness, and construct a life that satisfies your needs and warms your soul. Invest in yourself, your ideas and […]