CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Booboo Stewart, 31; Ashton Eaton, 37; Emma Bunton, 49; Geena Davis, 69. Happy Birthday: Live within your budget. Stay informed and only change what’s necessary. Put your time and energy into learning, not into arguing or ignoring the truth. Set off on a path that helps reduce doubt, overhead and […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Reader would like to trade a Yamaha keyboard for an acoustic piano
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to ask if anyone is willing to trade a Yamaha keyboard for an acoustic piano. Please email me at marasharaposa@yahoo.com. — Sharon, no town ANSWER: You never know what can happen in Sun Spots Land! Let us know. DEAR SUN SPOTS: In this bitter cold, people are grateful for a […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Waldo Theatre plans Bearly Dead: A Tribute to The Grateful Dead concert Feb. 1
The Boston-based quintet performs a concert-style show that celebrates the journey of the famous band.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Great Falls Comedy Club to feature Boston comedians Friday
James Theberge of Maine is set to record his first comedy special Jan. 25 at live at the club.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Mad Horse Theatre presents ‘Dark Horse Nights’ staged readings
Readings of ‘The Breasts of Tiresias’ is set for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 and 29,
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Mike Maurice plans Portland concert Jan. 25
The singer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist from Biddeford is influenced by the playing of John Mayer and the writing of Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes and Gregory Alan Isakov.
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 20
100 Years Ago: 1925 It was 40 below zero about town in Kingfield on Monday morning. 50 Years Ago: 1975 The home of Bertrand Marcoux of 195 Central Ave., Lewiston, was broken into Sunday night, and two strong boxes taken. However, the boxes were found intact behind the Marcoux home and police are surmising that […]
Posted inDear Abby
Sister cuts off communication after mother’s passing
DEAR ABBY: My sister, brother and I lost our mom to dementia six months ago. We needed to start cleaning out the house. My brother, who lives in assisted living was unable to help. When I mentioned to my sister that I was going to start cleaning out the kitchen, she told me she didn’t […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Rapid heart rate persists for over a decade without evaluation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who, for at least 10 years now, has been experiencing a rapid heart rate. My blood pressure, however, remains normal. In fact, doctors are usually surprised at how good my blood pressure is since I am borderline obese and slightly diabetic. During this past physical, my doctor did […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Stop procrastinating and put your plans into motion.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Skeet Ulrich, 55; Rainn Wilson, 59; Bill Maher, 69; David Lynch, 79. Happy Birthday: Evaluate, research and initiate the changes that lead to a healthy and prosperous future. Discipline and hard work will help you meet the demands you put on yourself. Reach your goal first before giving in to […]