CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miley Cyrus, 29; Salli Richardson-Whitfield, 54; Robin Roberts, 61; Bruce Hornsby, 67. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace, and knock off all the items on your to-do list this year. The time has come to act responsibly and put unfinished business to rest. Concentrate on gaining freedom to live life […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Auburn apartment tenant seeks location for recyclables
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My landlord doesn’t have recycling bins. Is there a place in town where I can bring my recycling? — No name, no town ANSWER: Have you talked to your landlord about this? According to the City’s municipal code under sec. 44-29. Duties of landlords: “Every owner of rental property shall provide his […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Live music planned at Mixers
Hairy Pie, 80’s hair band, are back for a night after Thanksgiving party from 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Mixers, 136 Sabattus Road, in Sabattus. The band will playing renditions of 80’s tunes by artists such as Poison, Ozzy, Bon Jovi, Cinderella, Skid Row, Motley Crue, and many other cool treats. The Veggies will returnSaturday, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Paula Poundstone plans Rockland comedy show
Paula Poundstone will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at Strand Theatre, at 345 Main St. in Rockland. Known for her distinctive brand of spontaneous observational comedy, Poundstone is a regular panelist on National Public Radio’s (NPR) weekly news quiz show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” Nobody is a comedy field guide to life […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations’ to perform Motown Christmas in Bath
Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations’ Motown Christmas will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center Main Stage, 804 Washington St. in Bath. The band will bring down the house with a powerful mix of Motown and Memphis soul music that’s guaranteed to get the party started. […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Theater at Monmouth to offer ‘This Wonderful Life’
Theater at Monmouth brings back a holiday favorite, previously performed in Cumston Hall. “This Wonderful Life,” with its hilarious and touching message of hope and love, reminds us of the power of perspective, family, and community just in time for the holidays. TAM favorite Mike Anthony unleashes his comedic talents for this 90-minute adventure as […]
Posted inDear Abby
Siblings operate on different schedules
Eugenia Last DEAR ABBY: My brother and I are in our 40s. We live several states apart and visit each other a couple times a year. We are both very active but on different time schedules. I’m a morning person who has been getting up at 5 a.m. for so many years my body will […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Sister insister Visitors to 95-year-old dad should be vaccinated
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am one of four daughters, ages 69 to 61. Our dad is 95 and still lives independently, although one of us four girls comes each night to have dinner with him. He doesn’t drive anymore, and we do all of his shopping and errands for him. He is frail and has […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 22
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Woman’s Mission Circle of the Elm Street Universalist Church, Auburn will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Lydia Bickford, 96 High Street. The watchword will be “Peace.” 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mechanic Falls will have one of the largest and most modern mobile home parks in this area of the state, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Put your energy where it counts most Move things around at home
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Scarlett Johansson, 37; Mark Ruffalo, 54; Jamie Lee Curtis, 63; Steve Van Zandt, 71. Happy Birthday: Choose to take your time. Examine your situation and the plans you want to put in motion. Stick to the rules, speak the truth, and question anything and anyone suspicious. It’s essential not to […]