CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Natalia Tena, 37; Toni Collette, 49; Jenny McCarthy, 49; Anthony Kiedis, 59. Happy Birthday: Verify information, and let your intuition guide you. Make decisions that reflect realistic plans. Get rid of dead weight, and simplify your life. Restructure your expenses to fit your financial intake. Ease stress instead of exacerbating […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Lewiston resident needs help with household chores
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need a strong, energetic person to complete and organize our garage, take down or close the Intex pool, and bring the outdoor furniture and table into the garage. You will be compensated. If interested, please contact me at chrissy.eccles006@gmail.com. — Chrissy, Lewiston ANSWER: This looks like a job for an area handyman […]
Snoring and crap kepp couple up at night
DEAR ABBY: I’m divorced and dating a man who is 10 years younger. We live together and pretty much have a great relationship. About a year ago, he told me he was losing sleep because of my heavy snoring. I was put on CPAP and use the machine several nights a week. Well, sometimes the […]
Pisces: protect your plans from anyone who could try to stand in your way
Horoscope for Sunday, Oct. 31
Dirty Shoes create a stink in a clean room
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my wonderful husband for 15 years. I currently work from home with our small children, ages 4 and 1. I have a “no shoes in the house” policy (always have), but my husband prefers to wear shoes in the house. We have bought numerous pairs of sneakers to be used […]
Looking Back on Oct. 30
100 Years Ago: 1921 A Halloween masquerade and dance will be given in Auburn Hall Monday evening under the auspices of the Royal Neighbors of America. The Cushman Hollis Employees Association has arranged an elaborate entertainment program and Marble’s orchestra will furnish music. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The charming home of Mrs. G. Carleton Snow, […]
Aquarius: consider any emotional repercussions that may be holding you back
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matthew Morrison, 43; Michael Beach, 58; Kevin Pollak, 64; Henry Winkler, 76. Happy Birthday: It’s time to cut back, not expand. Rethink your lifestyle, the way you approach work and how you handle your cash. Take the initiative to size down, eliminate undue stress, and discover what makes you happy […]
‘Chinese Peasant Art’ exhibit to open Nov. 5 at Hallowell gallery
HALLOWELL — The Harlow is scheduled to present the exhibit “Chinese Peasant Art,” curated by Ann Arbor and John Rosenwald. The show will be on view Friday, Nov. 5 to Saturday, Nov. 27 at 100 Water St. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5, with curator remarks at 5:30 […]
UMF Emery Community Arts Center features traveling exhibit of art by people incarcerated in Maine prisons
FARMINGTON — The next exhibit at the UMF Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus features art created by individuals incarcerated at Maine State Prison and Maine correctional facilities. In conjunction with the exhibition, the center will host a panel discussion, “Outside In-Inside Out: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Incarceration,” and a […]
Suffering woman tires of Sister’s negativity
DEAR ABBY: I have ALS, aka Lou Gehrig’s disease, am wheelchair- or bed-bound, and am unable to do anything for myself, much less around the house. My husband works, and aides come in four days a week for several hours to provide me with personal care. I have to ask my only sister to help […]