At The Chocolate Church Arts Center will hast a Don Campbell Band Christmas Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at the center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. The family friendly Christmas concert will present plenty of opportunities for sing-a longs. This cheerful concert will include original music from award-winning, singer-songwriter Don Campbell’s Christmas CD’s volume […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 6
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Lewiston-Auburn delegation to the Highway hearing in Portland yesterday returned home Friday, satisfied with the statement that the Auburn-Portland road will be completed next year. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Richard L. Achorn of Auburn has been appointed supervisor of agencies for the Maine Central Railroad. He has been MCRR general agent […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Hot and cold boyfriend drops all communication
DEAR ABBY: I was in a relationship (nine months) up until about a month ago. Without going into a lot of detail, the guy I was seeing ghosted me without any warning. We had a great conversation on a Thursday night, and Friday morning he blocked my calls, email, etc. I have no idea what […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Is berberine beneficial for blood sugar control?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like your advice on the supplement berberine. My husband is a Type 2 diabetic, and he recently read an article about the benefits of berberine for lowering blood sugar. It’s supposedly better than cinnamon, which he is currently taking. — A.H. ANSWER: A few years ago, cinnamon was very popular […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: A change in the way you handle money matters will help resolve a debt
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Millie Davis, 15; Lindsay Price, 45; Judd Apatow, 54; JoBeth Williams, 73. Happy Birthday: Look over your options, and consider who you want to spend time with before making long-term plans. Being honest with yourself and others will make it easier for you to develop good relationships and satisfy your […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader seeks to help veterans
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to donate to local veterans’ projects. How can I find information what projects exist in Maine? I greatly enjoy Sun Spots.—No name, no town ANSWER: Here are two ideas, for starters: • Maine Veterans’ Homes is a good option (https://mainevets.org/, development@mainevets.org, 207-622-0075). They provide long-term care to veterans and eligible family […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Stone Mountain Arts Center to host Shemekia Copeland
Stone Mountain Arts Center will present world-renowned vocalist Shemekia Copeland, the reigning Blues Foundation B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year, at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at the center, 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. Her latest Alligator Records release is the critically acclaimed, Grammy nominated, multi-award-winning “Uncivil War.” The album builds on the musically and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Mans need for contact gobbles up friends time
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend, a gay man in his 60s. We met while we worked for the same company 11 years ago, and have stayed in touch even after I moved out of state. He has never had a relationship. He didn’t have a great childhood or upbringing, and his self-esteem is low. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: The input you offer will help you gain respect and encourage others to give you credit
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ross Bagley, 33; Frankie Muniz, 36; Margaret Cho, 53; John Rzeznik, 56. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to detail. Listen carefully, verify information and assess situations before you make promises. Dedication and loyalty will help dismiss uncertainty and insecurity. Search for the truth, but don’t let disappointment and anger consume you. […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Uplift, a new exhibit from artist Nina Elder, inspired by details from Belfast shipyard and harbor
BELFAST — “Uplift,” a multi-media exploration of the act of lifting by artist Nina Elder, opens at Waterfall Arts on Friday, Dec. 10 (National Human Rights Day), and will run through Jan. 29. During her residency at Waterfall Arts in the summer of 2021 (with support from The Onion Foundation), Elder created eight large-scale drawings, […]