DEAR DR. ROACH: I have just retired from working the graveyard shift for 40 years. I am hoping you can share some information on how to safely learn to sleep at night once again. — E.H. ANSWER: Changing your body’s circadian rhythm isn’t always easy, and after such a long time, it will take longer […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
A time change for J&O Irish Museum open house
DEAR SUN SPOTS: An open house at the J&O Irish Museum on Main Street (Route 140) in Hartford is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is for anyone who has not been able to tour the museum on a Sunday during July and August, when it is normally open. The […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The Public Theatre welcomes American Idol finalist Julia Gagnon on Saturday
LEWISTON — A JULIA: Here in Maine concert is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St. Maine’s Julia Gagnon will be accompanied by Nate Haven on acoustic guitar. Gagnon, who grew up in Cumberland and lives in Yarmouth with her fiancé Haven, rose to fame on American […]
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CODA Chorus Spring Concert set for Winthrop
The CODA Chorus Spring Concert is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave. in Manchester. The program features songs about kindness and friendship using the words of American poets and composers. The program is conducted by CODA Chorus music director Christine Letcher, an assistant professor in music at […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Martin Sexton plans to perform at Chocolate Church
A Martin Sexton concert is set or 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Chocolate Church Arts, at 804 Washington St. in Bath. The Tour takes Sexton across North America in support of his latest EP 2020 Vision as well as reinventing his own classics for these critically acclaimed solo performances. Still fiercely independent and headlining venues […]
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Downeasters Chorus to perform at Deertrees Theatre
An afternoon with the Downeasters Chorus will be held beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. Celebrating 75 years of incredible music-making, the Downeasters, originating from Maine, promise a selection of unforgettable a cappella performances. Featuring a dynamic mix of classic and contemporary tunes, our ensemble of talented men […]
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UMF presents Watermusic by Duo Franchini Thursday
The Office of Experiential and Global Education at the University of Maine at Farmington in collaboration with ArtsFarmington, plans to present Watermusic, a concert performed by the Duo Franchini at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in the Nordica Auditorium in Merrill Hall on the UMF campus on Main Street. Watermusic offers a unique musical journey […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man makes plans with widow neighbor while wife works
DEAR ABBY: A married couple we met six years ago had a vacation house near ours. We became friendly and would have dinners and drinks and hang out together doing various fun activities. Once her husband passed, it was just the three of us. When I’m not in the area of our vacation house and […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Gather information, discuss prospects and weed out the challenges of following your heart.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zendaya, 28; Zoe Lister-Jones, 42; Gloria Estefan, 67; Lily Tomlin, 85. Happy Birthday: Leave nothing to chance this year. Be diligent about what you want, what you spend and what you are willing to part with before you proceed. Detail, budgets and common sense will help you make choices that […]
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Husband’s stuff isn’t the only thing building up at home
DEAR ABBY: My sister and I grew up with our father after our parents divorced. He was a hoarder. Years later, when he finally had to move out, it took three moving trucks to empty the two-bedroom house. You can imagine what that was like. I am very triggered by clutter. I appreciate an organized […]