DEAR SUN SPOTS: My friend and I visited a nursing home in Farmington and after our visit, we decided to bring a tea party to the residents. We will bring them tea and refreshments. We would also like them to be able to wear hats. I have a few, but not enough for all. My request […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Shoplifting sister shows no remorse for actions
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 28-year-old mother of two. My teenaged adopted sister steals makeup from stores. It sometimes happens when we are together, but I never catch her doing it. She has told me she feels no remorse about stealing the items. My parents and I have lectured her time after time. She’s now claiming […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Say no to risky ventures
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Rachel Wood, 34; Jodie Turner-Smith, 35; Shannon Elizabeth, 48; Michael Emerson, 67. Happy Birthday: An open mind will lead to new adventures. Embrace life, learning and new experiences. Look at the possibilities, and be the one to make your dreams come true. Take the initiative and lean into something […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Unvaccinated hairdresser may be too close for comfort
DEAR DR. ROACH: My hairdresser is being evasive about whether she has been vaccinated for COVID. She does not wear a mask. I am vaccinated, and I want everyone else to be as well, to avoid more harmful strains of the disease. I’m 67 and have underlying conditions. Should I find a new hairdresser? — […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Gina Williams to kick off DAC at the Drive-In
The live music series will feature a range of bands.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Comedian Juston McKinney to take the stage at The Elm
Comedian Juston McKinney’s Parentally Challenged is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at The Elm, at 21 College Ave. in Waterville. With multiple appearances on The Tonight Show, two Comedy Central specials, and two Amazon Prime specials, including his latest, Parentally Challenged, it’s no wonder the New York Times called Juston McKinney, “Destined for […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Maine Dead Project to perform benefit show for Johnson Hall Capital Campaign
A benefit show for the Johnson Hall Capital Campaign featuring the Maine Dead Project. The Maine Dead Project performance on the Gardiner Waterfront is planned as a benefit for the Johnson Hall capital campaign. All funds raised will be matched by the Creativity Fund. The concert is set for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, doors […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Vyntyge Skynyrd: A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
Vyntyge Skynyrd: A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St., in Madison. Gates open at 6 p.m. Vyntyge Skynyrd celebrates the 1970’s era of the band by replicating this timeless music as it was originally recorded and performed. Vyntyge Skynyrd captures the fire and […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
9/11 Memorial & Museum’s education exhibition on view
The Camden Public Library announces its participation in Sept. 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World, an educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. The poster exhibit will be available to view from 1 to […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 7
100 Years Ago: 1921 A very interesting program will be given Thursday evening at the next regular meeting of Stevens Mills Grange. It is expected that the boys’ quartet will furnish music, and Roland Cayer will give a violin solo. A grange paper will also be given and several readings. 50 Years Ago: 1971 As […]