DEAR SUN SPOTS: A reminder that the Fairbanks Union Church Deacons will host a Yard Sale on July 9 and 10. We would appreciate any items people are willing to donate. We will pick up within a 20-mile radius of Farmington. We do not accept clothing, computers, older model TVs and computers. The proceeds will […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 30
100 Years Ago: 1921 The largest throng of the season went to Lake Grove and vicinity all day Sunday. Every boat and canoe was engaged hours ahead and the electrics were crowded. The regular summer season of open air musical comedy opens today in the Lake Grove theater. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The world-famous Royal […]
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Comedy returns to the Gendron Franco Center
Four of Maine’s funniest comedians will perform a night of stand-up comedy at 7 p.m. Thursday at The Dolard and Priscilla Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Lewiston comedian Dawn Hartill will host the Center’s Comedy showcase featuring Julie Poulin, Mark Turcotte, and Johnny Ater. Julie Poulin is an actress, improv performer and stand-up comic from […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Immunotherapy enhances, not replaces, a person’s antibodies
DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor has prescribed IVIG therapy for my peripheral neuropathy. As I understand it, this infusion will replace my antibodies with “good” antibodies. Will it replace my COVID vaccine antibodies? Or any of the other immune system antibodies my body has developed to fight off infection? — J.K. ANSWER: Only some types […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wedding plans reveal deep divide for couple
DEAR ABBY: Against my better judgment, I agreed to allow my parents to pay for our upcoming wedding. It was something they pretty much insisted upon. My fiance was upset by my decision because he fears I’m in collusion with them to make a big show of it. For the last 10 months he has […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Make fact-based decisions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Camila Mendes, 27; Melora Hardin, 54; Kathleen Wilhoite, 57; Gary Busey, 77. Happy Birthday: Doors will open if you make a point to attend online meetings, groups and organizations of interest. Communication can become spirited but also help you resolve issues that have been pending for some time. Redistribute your […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Erica Brown and the Bluegrass Connection concert planned
Erica Brown and the Bluegrass Connection will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, July 2, at the Stone Mountain Arts Center, at 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. A 63% Capacity Show in the Maine Hall Brown has been playing the fiddle since the age of seven and touring since she was nine. She credits her grandfather, […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader requests Farmers’ Almanac to check weather forecast for August
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Farmers’ Almanacs seem to have disappeared from the store. I’m trying to find out what the weather is going to be for Aug. 5 through 8. I tried looking it up online but didn’t have any luck. I’m hoping another Sun Spots reader has on almanac and can share the information I’m […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 29
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Lewiston streets over which the circus moved in and out of town last week are much in need of oiling. The heavy teams cut the surface of the streets badly, and the thin sheet in the first place has entirely disappeared. 50 Years Ago: 1971 A view from the Lewiston […]