CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Armie Hammer, 38; Jason Priestley, 55; Jack Black, 55; Shania Twain, 59. Happy Birthday: Visualize what you want to accomplish this year. Make plans, adjust to fit your budget and predetermine the schedule you can handle. Stick to details and refuse to let outside or poor influences lead you astray. […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Cousin is looking for the family of Judy Ann Meads Tripp to learn about her life
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am attempting to locate members of the family of the late Judy Ann Meads Tripp. I have looked for over 30 years for her, her mother and her brother, David Lancaster. She was a cousin I never got to know and it would be a great thing if I could locate […]
Waterville Opera House gears up for ‘Miss Holmes Returns’
The Waterville Opera House continues its 2024 theatrical season with the Sherlock Holmes murder mystery “Miss Holmes Returns.” The play opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Evening performances follow at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31, Sept. 6 and 7, with 2 p.m. matinées Sept. 1 and 8 at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. The theater […]
Co-workers fight jolts multiple relationships
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been seeing a man, “Barry,” who worked with my younger brother. They had an altercation at work, and Barry was terminated for misconduct. My brother, “Rob,” is upset with me because I still see him. Barry did reach out to Rob to apologize and see if they could move on. While my […]
Hundreds of ongoing studies aim to better understand COVID
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there a research group studying the aftereffects of COVID? My husband has been exhausted since his second bout of COVID in June 2023. This is not simply being tired; it is exhaustion. Our physician has ordered multiple tests (for his heart, lungs, etc.), and nothing else turns up. When speaking with […]
Sagittarius: You may crave change, but the wrong move could make you anxious and vulnerable.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kayla Ewell, 39; Aaron Paul, 45; Sarah Chalke, 48; Chandra Wilson, 55. Happy Birthday: Simplify and eliminate what you don’t need. Adjust your budget to fit your lifestyle, and take advantage of institutional or government offers that can improve your living or work conditions. Don’t wait for things to come […]
Annual Antique Auto Show on Saturday to benefit Hartford museum
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society is gearing up for its Annual Antique Auto Show. It will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the East Sumner Congregational Church on Route 219 in Sumner. Rain date is Sunday, Sept.1. Small lunch choices will be on sale. There will also be […]
The Veggies to play at Frank’s Place in Lisbon
Local classic rock cover band The Veggies will perform from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at Frank’s Place in Lisbon. Band members are Don Hebert (vocals), Anna Hunnewell (vocals), Ray Tardiff (drums), Moe Mckenna (bass), and Shawn Callahan (guitar). Frank’s Place is located at 2 Main St., Lisbon. There is no cover charge.
Two nights of comedy planned at Great Falls Comedy Club
Comedy Soup, the area’s most exciting new improv troupe, delivers laughs starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. The show will benefit the fundraising efforts of Catherine Tanous who is participating in the 6th annual Trailblaze Challenge benefitting Make-A-Wish Maine this September. The Trailblaze Challenge is a 1-day, […]
Christian Music Festival set for Field of Faith in Otisfield
OTISFIELD — Field of Faith on Lodge Hill will host its first Christian Music Festival featuring area bands, groups and single artists from 12-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Field of Faith on Lodge Hill, 437 Bean Road. Performers announced so far include Clayfoot, Ricki George, Juniper Worship, Alex Bukasa, Keith Parry, The Samuels […]