CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Whitney Cummings, 42; Beyonce Knowles, 43; Wes Bentley, 46; Drew Pinsky, 66. Happy Birthday: Step back, observe what’s happening around you and prepare to proceed with thought, high energy and the intent to convert any negative energy that comes your way into something positive and worthwhile. Be the one to […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Host for exchange student searching for soccer leagues for high school student
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know your readers will be able to help me with this question. I am hosting a high school-age exchange student for the school year and he just loves soccer. Unfortunately, his high school is unable to put him on its team as they have more than enough players already. Are there […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Songs From Here announces series of concerts
Songs From Here, a Maine-based initiative supporting locally written classical vocal music, announces its third season of performances featuring soprano Sarah Tuttle of Portland and pianist Bridget Convey of Hallowell in a series of six concerts in venues around Maine. Tuttle and Convey will be joined in performances by various local poets, who will offer […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 3
100 Years Ago: 1924 “If Wilton village and Bridgton village are not twins in scenic attractions and general appearance, I’ll leave to anyone,” declared a visitor there recently. “Both have thrifty business houses on a side hill, a lake close at hand and plenty of mountain scenery in the distance. But the view across Wilson […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Get your house in order, and you’ll feel at peace.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rita Volk, 34; Shaun White, 38; Omi, 38; Garrett Hedlund, 40. Happy Birthday: Don’t take anything for granted. Do your homework, and set and stay within boundaries. Talk is cheap, so follow through and complete your plans to avoid being misunderstood or ignored. Make this the year of transformation, not […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife endures wild swings in husband’s personality
DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, my husband of 26 years had a stroke, and his personality changed. He was difficult to deal with, but, with time, his old personality came back, and things got better. Two years ago, he finally kicked a longtime prescription drug habit. Our finances improved almost overnight (for which I am […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Delayed reactions to vaccines are extremely rare
DEAR DR. ROACH: I received the pneumonia vaccination (Pneumovax 23) two weeks ago, and I was OK immediately afterward, apart from having a sore arm for a day. But I have felt extremely tired in the past couple of days. Could this be a delayed reaction to the vaccine? I am due to have the […]
Posted inSun Spots
Woman’s Literary Union holding giant yard sale Saturday at Auburn mansion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union will have an Enormous Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn. Proceeds support the mansion’s restoration and scholarship funds. There are more items than could fit into the garage. There will be tables in […]
Posted inDear Abby
Elderley dad remains behind the wheel despite struggles
DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling to continue my relationship with my dad, who is in his 80s. He recently became very ill and nearly died. He was unable to walk for several months, and when he was finally able to start getting around, it was with a wheelchair and walker. Dad started driving his truck, although […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini:Don’t go overboard or make promises or excessive overtures that compromise your chance to do something that makes you happy, healthy or free to live life your way.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zedd, 35; Salma Hayek, 58; Keanu Reeves, 60; Mark Harmon, 73. Happy Birthday: Mixed emotions will promote a desire for change. Consider what you can afford and how to de-stress your life by following your heart and doing what brings you peace. It’s time to put yourself first and encourage […]