The David Bromberg Quintet will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney. With his 1971 self-titled Columbia Records release, multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter David Bromberg emerged as a wunderkind of American roots music. The disc’s blend of traditional and original material, virtuosic […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 19
100 Years Ago: 1922 “The country roads are in better condition than those in the city,” says a West Auburn man who went to the city the other day. This man’s sleigh was upset on Gamage Avenue by slewing into a bad rut. 50 Years Ago: 1972 A raw late winter afternoon this week found […]
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Posted inDear Abby
DEAR ABBY: My best friend of a few years, “Leia,” and I are very close. We were basically a unit, spending every day together. But now I have a girlfriend, “Kara.” She’s a mutual friend of both of us. Kara and I have been together for only a few months, but I already care about […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Set a personal goal, and distance yourself from situations that are wastes of money or time.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: AJ Lee, 35; Bruce Willis, 67; Glenn Close, 75; Ursula Andress, 86. Happy Birthday: How you approach life, love, happiness and what’s meaningful to you will contribute to your security and comfort for years to come. Contemplate the consequences before you make a move, and you’ll make a better decision. […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Maine Event Comedy to present Jody Sloane at the Franco Center
Maine Event Comedy plans to presents Jody Sloane at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, at the Gendron Franco Center46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. The show also will feature Al Ghanekar and Kevin Neales. Sloane cut her entertainment teeth as a cheeky “Conducktor” named Penny Wise on the Boston Duck Tours. She’s since logged over 4,000 tours […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 18
100 Years Ago: 1922 The East Auburn Benevolent Branch held an all day meeting at Central Maine General Hospital. Six members were present. The day was spent sewing for the hospital. A box luncheon was served at noon with coffee furnished by the hospital. Five dollars was voted to be given to the East Auburn […]
Posted inDear Abby
Young man’s eating habits are more trough than table
DEAR ABBY: My stepson “Ryan” is an active senior in high school. He’s a great kid, and I love him. I’m proud and delighted that he says he loves my home-cooked meals, which he doesn’t get at his mother’s house. They eat a lot of takeout or premade foods. Not everyone likes to cook, so […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Cause of UTIs needs to be proven by urine culture
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have chronic urinary tract infections. I am 79 and suffer from it often. I frequently go to the bathroom five to six times per night. If I’m lucky, I’ll get two or three hours of sleep. In addition, I feel sharp pains going up my vagina, and I have vaginal dryness. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: socialize and participate in events that offer personal growth and opportunity.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lily Collins, 33; Adam Levine, 43; Queen Latifah, 52; Vanessa Williams, 59. Happy Birthday: Do your part, be passionate about your beliefs and make a difference. Speak from the heart, and command attention when needed. Trust your instincts and listen to opposition, complaints and criticisms, and you will come up […]
Posted inSun Spots
Legionnaires are hosting a blood drive April 2 at Oxford hall
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples Post 112 of the American Legion in Oxford is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The post is at 169 King St. To register, go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/. — Howie, no town ANSWER: Go to the website to review all the […]