DEAR ABBY: I have always suffered from what I now know is social anxiety disorder. When I have to attend a large family function, I’m extremely nervous and miserable. As a result, sometimes I have had a sour expression on my face (although I didn’t realize it). At a gathering several years ago, I guess […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
When and how long to treat a tick bite to prevent Lyme disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: Two days ago, I was bitten by a tick, which drew blood. Yesterday I was given just two 100-mg doxycycline caps to be taken together with a meal and instructions to “continue the observation of any symptoms.” It does not seem sufficient to me. Last year, when I was bitten, I received […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Joining forces with someone you love to reach a common goal will bring you closer together
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tristan Wilds, 32; Lana Parrilla, 44; Jason Bonham, 55; Forest Whitaker, 60. Happy Birthday: Aim to make your surroundings a place of comfort. Spending time in an environment that lowers stress and initiates peace of mind will help you make the most out of everyday situations. Take the initiative to […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Lauren Crosby to perform Gardiner Waterfront Concert
Johnson Hall Free Waterfront Concerts will feature Lauren Crosby at 6 p.m. Friday, July 30. at the Gardiner Landing on Water Street in Gardiner. Hailing from an island in Maine, Crosby’s music is a pure creative expression of the North Atlantic. With hints of smoke and salt, her voice is deeply captivating, yet light with […]
Posted inSun Spots
New Gloucester AMVETS holding yard sale July 31 to fund hall upkeep
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We made a mistake on the date when we wrote to Sun Spots about the New Gloucester AMVETS Auxiliary Yard Sale. It will be Saturday, July 31. — Bea, no town ANSWER: I’ll do better than that. Let’s put the announcement in again with all the information and the correct date: The […]
Posted inEncore
Continental Shakedown playing two shows this weekend
Local blues rock trio Continental Shakedown plays a double header this weekend, appearing at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 16, at The Mill House Pub in Mechanic Falls, and at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, at 1800 Club in Auburn. The band, made up of Charlie Bradbury (bass/vocals), Steve Kaulback (drums/vocals), and Ken Goodman […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 15
100 Years Ago: 1921 How many cones of ice cream can one small boy eat in an afternoon, given sufficient opportunity? Well, even those who served the refreshments to the little guests of the Lewiston and Auburn automobile dealers Tuesday didn’t get the answer, because after 600 children had consumed over 2,000 cones, it was […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Theater at Monmouth to stage ‘Crumbs from the Table of Joy’
Theater at Monmouth plans to stage Lynn Nottage’s “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” as part of the (R)evolutionary Redux Season. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. July 17, 28, Aug. 3, 12 and 21; and at 1 p.m. Aug. 4 and 15. Set in Brooklyn 1950, after the death of their mother, Ernestine and […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Poland Spring Preservation Society plans Sunset Concerts
Poland Spring Preservation Society’s Sunset Concert series will take place at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at The Gazebo at Poland Springs Resort, at 640 Main St. in Poland Springs. The lineup will feature: July 19, Christie Ray Trio; July 26, Ernie Gagne; Aug. 2, Sruli Dresdner; Aug. 9, Anni Clark; Aug. 16, Cobblestone; Aug. 23, Cilnatro; […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man’s affair with musician strikes a sour note at home
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 49 years had an affair two years ago with a woman younger than our daughter. The affair is over now, but I no longer trust him. The “other woman” is a musician who performs with an adult ensemble that he conducts. He refuses to talk to her about discontinuing her […]