CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: John Legend, 43; Denzel Washington, 67; Edgar Winter, 75; Dame Maggie Smith, 87. Happy Birthday: Timing is critical, and knowing when to start and when to stop will determine your success. Listen to your inner voice, and you will discover what works best for you. Embrace change, and activate skills […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Your Christmas tree can be a snack for a farm animal
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Did you know that goats like to eat Christmas trees and wreaths (the real ones, of course!) If you are looking for a way to recycle your tree after the holidays, find some goats nearby! — Judy, Litchfield ANSWER: Pigs, sheep and chickens like to snack on Christmas trees and wreaths, too. […]
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Posted inEncore
‘Witnessing Winter’ exhibition features paintings by local artists
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host a reception for “Witnessing Winter – Paintings by Kris Horton, Marcia Baker, and Matt Gross” from 5:30-7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater. These local artists have a fondness for the Rangeley area […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 27
100 Years Ago: 1921 Elaborate plans have been made for the annual charity ball of the Massachusetts Maine Daughters, to be given at the Copley Plaza, Boston on the evening of Jan.14. Mrs. Holman Day, formerly of Lewiston, president of the club, will head the receiving line, which will include some of the most prominent […]
Posted inDr. Roach
AFib diagnosis has reader in search of normal sinus rhythm
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active 76-year-old man. I became aware of an increase in my resting heart rate in April 2021, going from a resting rate of 48 to 74 beats per minute in a six-day period. It is persistent. This led me to a cardiologist who diagnosed me with atrial fibrillation three […]
Posted inDear Abby
Road trip with friends doesn’t go as planned
DEAR ABBY: Recently my husband and I invited a couple that we are close with to accompany us on a 10-day bus trip. After the first couple of days, they started doing everything on their own — going to dinner, excursions, etc. We noticed it right away, and wondered what was going on. After a […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Sit tight and explore your options When uncertainty prevails observation is necessary
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayley Williams, 33; Jared Leto, 50; Gerard Depardieu, 73; John Amos, 82. Happy Birthday: Recognize your strengths, and put them to the test. Focus on what you know. Pick up on what’s trending and can help you stay ahead of any competition you encounter. Use the connections you have and […]
Posted inSun Spots
How do you ring in the new year?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am an introvert and not big on parties and crowds, especially with COVID-19 still lurking. I would like to hear about ways that other people in Sun Spots Land celebrate, or at least acknowledge the new year in a way that is meaningful. I could use some new ideas.—Lawrence, no town […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Somerset Abbey to feature Matt and The Barnburners in January
Matt and the Barnburners till take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St. in Madison. The Barn Burners specialize in classic and modern Chicago, Texas, and Memphis blues, boogie, funk, and rock ’n’ roll and country classics. They have the unique ability to play energetic, foot-stomping music, perfect […]
Posted inDear Abby
End of affair leaves many issues unresolved
DEAR ABBY: I had an affair with “Harold,” a man I was helping. He’s 76; I am 52. His wife stays in Florida for extended periods of time. For 34 years I have been married to a man who quit having sex with me because I stopped taking the pill. “Harold” provided me with the […]