CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kara Royster, 28; Jesse Eisenberg, 38; Scott Weinger, 46; Kate Winslet, 46. Happy Birthday: A compassionate approach to life, love and how you treat others will offer peace of mind and help you resolve matters that have been standing in your way. You may not please everyone with the decisions […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Trust in yourself and what you know
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ella Balinska, 25; Alicia Silverstone, 45; Liev Schreiber, 54; Susan Sarandon, 75. Happy Birthday: Leave nothing to chance. Use your intellect, line things up and finish what you start. Take the initiative, and you will bring about the changes that will make your life easier to navigate. Your openness when […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Androscoggin historical societies plan yard sale at Auburn schoolhouse
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Historical Society is collaborating with several other county historical societies on a yard sale Saturday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Auburn Schoolhouse, 740 West Auburn Road in Auburn. Each society will have a table featuring their local books, brochures, attic treasures and items officially […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Damariscotta gallery displays Rockland artist’s work
River Arts of Damariscotta plans to present a solo show of Marli Thibodeau’s work in the River Room at 36 Elm St. The show, “Freedom + Discipline,” runs from Thursday, Oct. 7, through Wednesday, Oct. 27. An opening reception and artist talk on the language of non-objective composition will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, […]
Posted inEncore
Jim Gallant returns to Oasis of Music
Guitar wizard singer-songwriter Jim Gallant returns to the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Gallant will be presenting a program of his original songs from his past four CDs, plus some “new stuff.” Whether performing at a coffeehouse, college concert […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Live theatre is back at The Public Theatre
After 18 months of being unable to produce a play, The Public Theatre recently announced its reopening and will launch its 31st season beginning with its previously postponed production of “Middletown.” There will also be a holiday production and a three play subscription series starting in January. New this season, The Public Theatre also will […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas to perform in Boothbay Harbor
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, and brilliant Californian cellist, Natalie Haas, spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over […]
Posted inDear Abby
Abuse alcohol cloud victims perception
DEAR ABBY: For the last three years, I was in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship. I finally found the courage to leave. Throughout the time I was with my ex, I self-medicated with alcohol because I felt ugly and unloved. One day, while I was out and intoxicated, I created an online profile on […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Oct. 4
100 Years Ago: 1921 Terrific explosions of late have been shaking the windows of every house in Lewiston and Auburn, bombarding from the air or a third battle of the Marno fought in Auburn’s yard. But the prosaic explanation is that for some time past the city of Auburn has been running a quarry, this […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Shedding after vaccine? No. Asyptomatic and contagious?
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you wrote that there is no risk to family from shedding after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. You failed to mention that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the grandparents could catch COVID and spread it even after being fully vaccinated. Also, according to the CDC, […]