DEAR ABBY: My husband is a wonderful man. We’ve been married 31 years and have been retired for the past six. He takes care of most of the housework, and I work at a part-time job. We have no children or nearby relatives. We are pretty much all we have to depend upon. My only […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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Capricorn: Joint ventures and how best to handle situations that require utmost honesty
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Ang, 38; Felicity Jones, 38; Alan Jackson, 63; Michael McKean, 74. Happy Birthday: Discipline will lead to new and exciting opportunities. Engage in activities and events geared toward advancement, knowledge and connecting with advantageous people. Position yourself to advance, and you will outmaneuver any competition you encounter this year. […]
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Comedian Paul Reiser plans Waterville show
Paul Reiser is coming to the Waterville Opera House on Friday, Oct. 21. The show will begin at 8 p.m. at the 1 Common St. concert hall in Waterville. Comedian, actor, television writer and author is one of Hollywood’s most prolific creatives — and he shows no signs of slowing down. Reiser is starring in […]
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Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center to feature ‘Fire Shut Up In My Bones’ as part of HD series
The Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning Live in HD series continues with Terence Blanchard’s “Fire Shut Up In My Bones” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, at 18 Bradley St. in Fryeburg. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Grammy Award–winning jazz musician and composer Terence Blanchard’s adaptation of Charles M. Blow’s moving […]
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“These Shining Lives” is the inspiring true story of the Radium Girls
Theatrical production will be presented by University of Maine at Farmington, Oct. 21-24.
Posted inDear Abby
Husband resents wife’s life outside of home
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband for eight years, married for one. Before our marriage, it was just the two of us doing everything together. He has a strong distrust of people, and doesn’t have any friends. We moved to a bigger city where I found a better job and made new friends. I […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 16
100 Years Ago: 1921 The first meeting of the season of the Y.M.H.A. was held Sunday at the Auburn Synagogue. Plans were made for the coming season. The following committee was chosen to arrange the entertainment for the next meeting: Sarah Roggle, Goldie Resnick and Mrs. R Rosenberg. The next meeting will be held in […]
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Sagittarius: It’s essential to understand the complexities of a situation before you address issues
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Martin, 46; Kim Wayans, 60; Tim Robbins, 63; Angela Lansbury, 96. Happy Birthday: An optimistic attitude will help you excel. Reaching out to friends, relatives and peers by lending a helping hand will boost your reputation. Word of mouth will lead to invitations, chance meetings, and new and exciting […]
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Bridesmaid takes heat for missing shower
DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Melanie” is very close with a cousin she grew up with. This cousin is getting married in five months, and Melanie will be a bridesmaid. The shower date was announced. Then my son-in-law’s best friend from childhood announced his wedding date. The wedding is on the same date as my niece’s […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 15
100 Years Ago: 1921 The long-expected electrical lights have been turned on in West Auburn, the connection having been made Friday in the village. Most of the homes have already been equipped and others are being wired daily. The usual church service will be held Sunday at 2 o’clock. The Rev. C. Cummings of Auburn […]