CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Sudeikis, 46; James Marsden, 48; Jada Pinkett Smith, 50; Aisha Tyler, 51. Happy Birthday: Chitchat will open doors to exciting adventures. Engage in discussions and express your dreams, hopes and wishes. Be prepared to act when an opportunity surfaces and to know enough to take a pass when something […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Wiscasset art gallery to feature works by fine art photographers
WISCASSET — For its final show of the season, the Maine Art Gallery plans to feature four fine art photographers, each celebrating Maine through their own point of view and aesthetic. Works by Terry Hire, Jim Nickelson, Lisa Mossel Vietze and Olga Merrill explore the state through both abstract and representational imagery, all with a […]
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Posted inEncore
Lewiston singer-songwriter releases new album
Lewiston-based musician Chris Robley has released his newest album, “A Filament In the Wilderness of What Comes Next.” Robley established a career as a singer-songwriter opening for shows by Wye Oak, Thao Nguyen (of Thao & the Get Down Stay Down). NPR said about his music, “Dark, romantic strains take flight. This gothic, orchestral indie-pop […]
Posted inEncore
Mixed media artist featured in Gritty’s window
Victoria Cleary is the featured artist for the month in the Art & Ale Window at Gritty’s in Auburn. Cleary is a mixed media and acrylic artist living and working in Winthrop. Using acrylic paint and found objects, she crafts the monsters and beasts of her imagination. Symbolizing anxiety, insecurity, and the unknown, the monsters […]
Posted inDear Abby
Advice to graduate leads to major falling-out
DEAR ABBY: I have been in my second marriage for almost 20 years. My wife came with two grown children, who each have two kids. I have tried to be the best family man I could, and a father and grandfather who treated them like they were my own. My wife’s daughter “Diana” recently disrupted […]
Posted inDr. Roach
HIPAA is for insurance company, not employer or business
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am confused about how HIPAA applies to my medical information. Some people are saying they don’t have to tell people if they have been vaccinated or not or respond to an employer that is requiring the vaccine to go back to work or to businesses that may require vaccination for entry. […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 17
100 Years Ago: 1921 The 79th exhibition of the Oxford County Agricultural Society will be held on their grounds between Norway and South Paris, Sept. 20, 21 and 22. If the weather is unfavorable, the fair will be carried forward throughout the week. The program includes a baby show, several good trots and paces, drawing […]
Posted inHoroscope
CANCER: Let your creative imagination wander,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Patrick Mahomes, 26; Danielle Brooks, 32; Doug E. Fresh, 55; Kyle Chandler, 56. Happy Birthday: Live, learn and go about your business. Hesitation will stand between you and victory. Build confidence, gain respect and act. Size up and seize the moment, and you will not disappoint or be disappointed. Look […]
Posted inSun Spots
Help sought for chimney cleaning, screen repair, drum lessons
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a new chimney sweep because the man I have used for many years is retiring. I’d like recommendation from other readers. — Christine, no town ANSWER: You can also go to the Maine chapter of the Chimney Safety Institute of America (https://web.csia.org/CSIA-Certified/Maine) and type in your ZIP code. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife of three decades has never initiated intimacy
DEAR ABBY: After 28 years of marriage, is it strange that I would like my wife to initiate sex? I would like to know that she is interested, not just me. When I brought it up three weeks ago, her response again was, “We can whenever you want to,” which wasn’t true because I have […]