100 Years Ago: 1922 Mrs. E. Milton True entertained at auction Monday evening. Two tables were set for the game. Mrs. John Rollins and Ralph Ashton won the first prizes and Dr. L L. Crites and Mrs. Ashton, consolation. 50 Years Ago: 1972 John G. Shelley of Lewiston, artist and art teacher by profession and […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
When going gets tough husband locks his door
DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I fight, which isn’t really that often, he shuts himself away for several days. He locks the door to his office or the guest room and won’t come out. I try to give him time to cool off, but sometimes it’s awkward. He wouldn’t talk to me at all […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Homeowner seeks advice on neighbor plowing snow on private property
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a law in Maine that people should not plow snow across a road? We have a neighbor that always plows his driveway right across the road onto our front lawn. I realize that towns own land right next to a road, but now that we have more snow he is […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
State Theatre to host Lost Dogs
A Lost Dog Street Band concert will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23 at State Theatre, 609 Congress St. in Portland. “The Magnolia Sessions” is the most recent album from dark country trio Lost Dog Street Band. But you can also expect to hear songs from their brand new one, “Glory,” set for […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Railroad Earth concert set for State Theatre
Railroad Earth will take the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. This New Jersey-based bluegrass act play the brand-new tune “Runnin’ Wild.” Their next album, “All For The Song,” will be released on April 22, so you can expect to hear a few songs from that during […]
Posted inDr. Roach
A straight answer on what constitutes excessive NSAID use
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active 72-year-old male in good health. I do, however, suffer from arthritis in my left ankle, the result of a broken bone while playing football in high school. When the pain flares, I take an Aleve, and it provides quick and nearly total relief. I have read that the […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 19
100 Years Ago: 1922 Following the sale of all of his theatrical holdings, and his formal retirement as vice president of the Maine and New Hampshire Theater Company, William F. Carrigan stated that he does not intend to return to organized baseball. Complete details of the big transfer were given in late editions of the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Fiance’s lady friends pose big problem for his intended
DEAR ABBY: My fiance, “Peter,” has a number of female friends I’m not comfortable with, primarily because they are women he “had” interest in before we started dating. He says he has told them he’s taken now and they can’t be more than friends, but I don’t think they got the message. He recently told […]
Posted inSun Spots
Sun Spots Rolodex saves the day for repairs to stove, microwave
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You did it again! Thank you so much for the appliance repair listings. Brown’s Appliance was just here during the latest storm and repaired my stove and microwave. I thought I’d have to get the microwave replaced. He was very knowledgeable and the cost was reasonable. I will call them again if […]
Posted inEncore
CLT’s production of ‘Let It Be’ scores big
The play, about the lives of two next-door families during the late 1960s, is propelled by the songs of the Beatles.