CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katie Cassidy, 35; Jerry Ferrara, 42; Christina Applegate, 50; Bruno Tonioli, 66. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative, and good things will happen. Wheel and deal until you feel you have the safety net you require to ease stress and give you the wiggle room to enjoy life. It’s up to […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Improvised show takes over Mainstage at Penobscot Theatre Company
BANGOR – Penobscot Theatre Company in partnership with ImprovAcadia recently announced a new special feature for their 48th Season: Ready, Set, GO! On the second Sunday during each main show run, ImprovAcadia will utilize the existing set to create a new play inspired by your suggestions. Performances are set for 7 p.m. Nov. 28, Jan. […]
advertisement
Posted inDear Abby
Medication puts damper on patients love life
DEAR ABBY: I’ve dealt with anxiety and depression for decades, but I’m finally on a medication that works for me. I’m in my 40s and feel emotionally stable for the first time in my adult life. When I started the medication, I was in a bad place, but after a few months I broke up […]
Posted inDr. Roach
How much sun exposure is needed to make vitamin D?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Does our skin make vitamin D from sun exposure through a car’s windshield? Sometimes I expose my stomach for about 10 minutes while driving or riding in a car, but I’m not sure if the skin responds the same way through glass as it does with direct sun exposure. — S.R. ANSWER: […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 24
100 Years Ago: 1921 William Turgeon, the Auburn aviator, has dismantled his airplane and housed it for the winter. The horse-drawn plane, minus wings, attracted considerable attention as it was towed from the flying field in the rear of the City Barn to the winter hangar on Turner Street. “Bill” thinks he will remain in […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Don’t wait for others to catch up do your thing and take credit
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sarah Hyland, 31; Katherine Heigl, 43; Colin Hanks, 44; Danielle Nicolet, 48. Happy Birthday: Explore your options, but use common sense. Don’t veer down a path that is colorful and exciting but not realistic. If something sounds too good to be true, it’s probably false. Don’t participate in something that […]
Posted inSun Spots
New resident looking for favorite nature reserves, historic sites
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since moving to Maine a few weeks ago, I’d like to spend more time outdoors. It would be great if other Sun Spots readers shared their favorite nature reserves and historic sites within the Lewiston and Auburn area. — Joaquin, no town ANSWER: OK, Sun Spotters! Here’s your chance to shine by […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man gets descriptive when identifying women
DEAR ABBY: When my boyfriend talks about women, he doesn’t always refer to them by their name. In most cases, I don’t know the individual. But even if he does refer to her by name, what bothers me is he always follows it by describing her boobs (i.e., “the one with the big boobs, she […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Unrelenting back pain was a red flag symptom of cancer return
DEAR DR. ROACH: My father died two years ago at age 73. For about six months, he had been experiencing excruciating back pain, which surgery didn’t help. A few years earlier, he had been treated for bladder cancer. He was due to have a follow-up appointment with his cancer specialist but didn’t because he was […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 23
100 Years Ago: 1921 Auburn firemen held a rehearsal Monday evening for their annual entertainment, to be given at the Firemen’s Ball Thanksgiving eve in Auburn Hall. The engine house resounded with the catchy tunes and many gathered outside to listen to the impromptu concert. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Bids were opened this afternoon at […]