DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts plans to open its juried show, “Land and Sea,” from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 29. This will be a modified reception without the customary food and drink, but the event will be the gallery’s first public reception since its move to 36 Elm St. The exhibition, selected by […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Buyer wanted for collectible dolls in original boxes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for all the great help you provide. I have three questions: Is there anyone who buys collectible dolls that are in their original boxes? Do you have the name of a woman who is a wonderful house cleaner? And lastly, I am looking for a gardener who has experience helping older […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Supplements not well regulated
DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor prescribed a statin for me to reduce my LDL cholesterol, which was at 131. My HDL was 70. I stopped taking it after three weeks because I was experiencing pulled muscles at the top of each hamstring. I run 20 miles a week. Thirty-five years of running and this had […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man learns he fathered child over 30 years ago
DEAR ABBY: When I was 16, my cousin “Mary” came from Georgia to New York to stay with us for the summer. After a short time we began experimenting with French kissing, which led to more things happening between us. Mary went home at the end of summer. We are both 50 now, and I […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Keep your home life separate from work obligations
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Helena Bonham Carter, 55; Lenny Kravitz, 57; Pam Grier, 72; Stevie Nicks, 73. Happy Birthday: Check out what’s feasible this year. Underestimating the extent of your plans will become an ongoing aggravation. Size up situations before you get going, and modify any plans that have the potential to leave you […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 26
100 Years Ago: 1921 Archdeacon George Robinson and his wife were given a genuine surprise Wednesday evening, when a party of young people from Trinity Church, Lewiston, of which Archdeacon Robinson is rector, hung a massive May basket filled with many good things, and in addition brought gifts too large for the basket to the […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Outdoor concert to feature Studio at the Maine Maritime Museum
Studio Two (Tribute to the Beatles) will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 29, outdoors at the Maine Maritime Museum at 243 Washington St., Bath. A tribute to the most exciting and fun time in The Beatles career: The club and touring years. These are the years where people actually saw them play. The […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Autoimmune disease is no reason to change vaccine course
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was very reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine due to its rushed status and unknown long-term side effects. Finally I gave in and got my first shot a week ago, because I determined the benefits outweigh the risks. I haven’t had any problems yet, but am now contemplating NOT getting the […]