DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again, I’m crowdsourcing for a potential story for publication in the Sun Journal. This time I want to know about the dad in your life. Dads — just like moms — play a special role in our lives. For example, among other things, my dad taught me how to balance a […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Maine photographer focus of ‘Maine’s Mid-Century Moment: Kosti Ruohomaa’s Beloved Maine’
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Posted inDear Abby
Holiday host ready to ban brother from festivities
DEAR ABBY: My brother “Patrick” and I have known “Bobby” for about 20 years. Patrick is closer friends with him because they live in the same town. Recently, we found out that Bobby’s best friend was arrested for child pornography. While Bobby knew nothing about this before the arrest, he still wants to support his […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Pushup challenge OK, but listen to your body
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old man, in pretty good health. I have some normal age-related arthritis in my hand. I am an active walker and hiker; all in all, I have no major issues. I do pushups and have done so for many years as a way to keep my upper body and […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Be open and honest with your thoughts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dario Franchitti, 48; Polly Walker, 55; Grace Jones, 73; Pete Townshend, 76. Happy Birthday: Take your time, gain perspective and proceed judiciously. A constructive approach to whatever you want to pursue this year will help you bypass a costly mistake. Self-control will encourage you to ward off temptation and prompt […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Darlingside to perform 2 virtual shows followed by a Q&A
Darlingside will perform two virtual show, at 3 and 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, with an all access post show Q&A: at 9:30 p.m. The show will be hosted by State Theatre in Portland. Band members Dave Senft (vocals, bass), Don Mitchell (vocals, guitar, banjo), Auyon Mukharji (vocals, violin, mandolin), and Harris Paseltiner (vocals, cello, […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 19
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Salvation Army would appreciate it very much if the “Mrs. Gibson” who purchased a chest of drawers of Adjutant Fowler Wednesday will return the velvet coat stored in one of the drawers. Adj. Fowler did not look in the drawers when he sold the piece of furniture, and one of […]
Posted inSun Spots
Squirrels and chipmunks fed by neighbor are plaguing homeowner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels and chipmunks? My neighbor feeds them and they’re all over my lawn, deck and have even dug a tunnel under my pool liner. I need help and ideas. — Gerry, no town ANSWER: I hope you’re able to have a conversation with your […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Jason Spooner to headline Brownfield show
The Stone Mountain Arts Center will host Jason Spooner at 8 p.m. Friday, May 21 at 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. This multi-award winning New England-based songwriter discovered his father’s collection of eight-track tapes as a child and never looked back. After early exposure to songwriter legends like Neil Young, Paul Simon, Jim Croce and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Cat rescue leads to tension between neighbors
DEAR ABBY: I am a lover of and rescuer of cats (and dogs). I rescued a beautiful and loving cat with horrible wounds on his neck. I got him neutered, his wounds cleaned and sewn up, and became attached to him. I had asked my elderly neighbor if she wanted him. She said she’d think […]