DEAR ABBY: My husband and I disagree about our arrangements after we pass away. I would like to be cremated and scattered at a location with wonderful memories, like where we honeymooned. He wants a full funeral and to be buried in our hometown, 2 1/2 hours away from where we have been living for […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Arthritis in reader’s shoulder is a complication of polio
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old polio survivor with severe osteoarthritis in my left shoulder, which is the side also affected by polio. I experience pain in varying degrees throughout the day, but at night the pain often wakes me up. I recently had my shoulder X-rayed. My orthopedic doctor said it was “bone […]
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Posted inEncore, The Rangeley Highlander, Things to Do
“Natural Connections” — exhibition featuring the art of Kristin Horton planned
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host a reception for “Natural Connections” – paintings by Kris Horton, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., in Rangeley. Complimentary snacks and cash bar (beer/wine) will be available at […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Think big, but don’t go over budget
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Olivia Cheng, 42; Misha Collins, 47; Amy Adams, 47; Al Roker, 67. Happy Birthday: Slow down, relax and consider where each decision will lead. Time is on your side, and making the best decision for you will make a difference. Focus on personal growth and physical fitness, and you will […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Peppino D’Agostino plans to perform in Boothbay Harbor
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor will host Peppino D’Agostino at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at 86 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. A native of Italy, D’Agostino has made his considerable mark as a musical artist on the guitar since arriving in the U.S. in the ’80s. In 2017 Guitar Player listed him as […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘Scapino’ to be staged in Madison
Lakewood Theater plans to stage “Scapino” starting Aug. 29 at the theater on Theater Road in Madison. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Aug. 26, 27, 28, Sept. 2, 3, and 4; 4 p.m. Aug. 29; and 2 p.m. Sept. 1. In this hilarious update of Moliere’s classic farce, disgraced lawyer Scapino returns to Naples, […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 20
100 Years Ago: 1921 Governor Baxter has received a letter from Captain Donald B. MacMillan, the Arctic explorer, now on an expedition to Baffin Island, in which he states that he has reached what may he called the last outpost of civilization. “I have taken on the last provisions and freshwater and am now awaiting […]
Posted inSun Spots
Yarn donations and knitters sought to help needy in Androscoggin County
DEAR SUN SPOTS: SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope), a program of Catholic Charities, is seeking donations of 4-ply yarn for our volunteer knitters. They need yarn of all colors, in good condition for hats, mittens, socks and slippers, lap blankets and afghans. The items are given to the needy of all ages […]
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
The Only Hope will play at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Band members are Isaac Pinard (guitar), Noah Smith (filling in on bass), and Robert Fowler (drums). These young talented musicians play covers of bands such as Black Sabbath, Lynyrd Skynryd, Puddle of Mudd, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, […]
Posted inDear Abby
Beau’s female friends send a ‘hands-off’ signal to his paramour
DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing a wonderful man for seven months and spend every weekend with him. We live 45 miles apart, but it works for us. He has a group of friends, five ladies, that he spends a lot of time with. He dated one of them for a year before he broke […]