Earlier this year Dee Chapman, owner of All About You Salon in New Auburn, thought it would be fun to throw a party to celebrate 20 years in business. Within a few weeks, her vision has grown into a community event that will celebrate her milestone and allow all New Auburn residents and businesses to […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Opera House Arts announces return of theater, music, movies, more
Opera House Arts recently announced its summer performance schedule. This season, OHA safely brings back outdoor live performances to the seaside community of Stonington. As part of OHA’s 22nd summer season, visitors can enjoy a full lineup of music, dance, film, and theater. OHA Executive Director Tony Adams said in a news release, “We are […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Treatment for depression effective
DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you say something about depression? What can it do to you in the long run if it isn’t treated? — Anon. ANSWER: Depression is a huge topic. There are many types of depression, and the effects of depression on a person depend in large part on age, sex, pregnancy status and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Spouse removes wedding ring during separation
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I separated three months ago. She has moved out into her own apartment. We are not legally separated or divorced. She removed her wedding ring three weeks after she left. I want to reconcile. Whether she does at this point, she’s not sure. She says she isn’t seeing anyone, nor […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Encore of “Why Bump off Barnaby?” to kickoff Lakewood Theater season
An encore performance from 2020 of “Why Bump off Barnaby?” is planned for 8 p.m. June 10, 11 and 12 and at 4 p.m. June 12 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. When Barnaby Folcey is murdered at a family gathering at Marlgate Manor, it transpires that he had a motive to murder […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 4
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Spofford Literary Club of Bates College held its regular Tuesday meeting in Libby Forum this week. A report from the treasurer on the results of the Spofford Night program gave the members some basis for feeling a better financial security, and in the moments of optimism which followed plans were […]
Posted inSun Spots
Speeding complaints should be directed to local or state governments
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There was yet another horrible loss of innocent lives due to speeding and yet I can’t recall the last time I saw law enforcement monitoring a road for speeders. I know police officers are stretched thin, but how is it determined that monitors are needed? Who can we write to or call […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Two possible causes of cold toes
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 79 years old. I have lupus, and currently my main focus is the lungs (COPD, asthma), which is under control. However, no one seems to be able to tell me what to do to prevent my toes from feeling like they have been soaking in ice. Even when I’m sleeping, […]
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Husband reveals a frighteningly short fuse
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together 23 years. A few years ago, he told a friend of his he wasn’t in love with or attracted to me. I’m the same 5-foot-6-inch, 135-pound woman he married. Recently, he has become increasingly short-tempered. He gets angry at every driver on the road, he destroyed […]
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Dave Rowe featured in livestream concert
A livestream Dave Rowe concert is set for 7 p.m. Friday, June 4, at Cadenza, 5 Depot St. in Freeport. Rowe’s music is handmade and heartfelt. It springs from deep roots borne out of the song traditions of Ireland and the British Isles, cultivated in the roots music of North America, and filtered through the […]