DEAR ABBY: My husband of 16 years has been airing our dirty laundry to anyone who will listen, including my 35-year-old son. We live in a small town and have lots of ties here. People who were once quick to come up and say hi no longer do so. In fact, most are avoiding me […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 4
100 Years Ago: 1921 Many local people who attended the psychology lecture classes of Mrs. Ellie McCollum Jones in Auburn in August will be interested to learn that the W.L.U. will have her here again to speak some time in December. Mrs. Willis Abbott is making the arrangements. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Fifty-three percent of the […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Participate in something interesting
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kiana Madeira, 29; Sean Combs, 52; Matthew McConaughey, 52; Ralph Macchio, 60. Happy Birthday: Unpack emotional baggage, and tidy up loose ends. Make your intentions clear, and follow through with plans and promises. Look for a unique way to let go of the past while filling the void with new […]
Posted inSun Spots
Bridge players welcome to join Lewiston Armory games Tuesdays
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Because of COVID, the Lewiston Armory has been closed to senior citizens but has now reopened for bridge on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. We would like to make everyone aware of this so they can participate if they are interested. All bridge players are welcome and a partner is guaranteed. All […]
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
Ruckus returns at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Relive all the hard-rocking hits of the 80s. The band covers Tesla, Bon Jovi, Guns ‘n’ Roses, AC/DC, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Poison, Kiss, Skid Row, Radiohead, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest and more. Band members are Bill Mckenna (guitar), Dwayne […]
Posted inEncore
Portland Stage presents autobiographical ‘Searching for Mr. Moon’
PORTLAND STAGE WORLD PREMIERE “SEARCHING FOR MR. MOON” STARS CO-WRITER BROADWAY, FILM AND TV ACTOR RICH TOPOL Reviewers are invited to attend the opening performance of “Searching for Mr. Moon,” written by Willy Holtzman and Rich Topol, on Friday, November 5, at 7:30 pm. Portland Stage will host the world premiere of the one-person show, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘Flight of the Diamond Smugglers’ author next reader in Visiting Writers Series
University of Maine at Farmington
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Session Americana to perform Brownfield show
Session Americana is on the slate to perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, at 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. This Boston based band is hard to describe, but that is always a good thing. A little rock band, a little folk, a little old timey. This band/collective of talented […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Break exercise up or do it all at once? Both are valid options
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old woman in good health, but I am overweight. For the past few months, I have been vigilant about keeping track of my diet and have been walking 13,000-14,000 steps each day. I have lost enough pounds to be noticeable. About half of my steps are on a treadmill; […]