DEAR ABBY: I’m a 57-year-old, attractive, single, childless woman. Why is it that the men I meet are just plain dumb? They have the conversational skills of 5-year-olds and the same juvenile behavior. They are either emotionally unavailable and just after sex, or at the opposite end of the spectrum — available emotionally, but the […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Refuse to let anyone take advantage of your generosity and kindness.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Paulina Alexis, 23; Sarah Levy, 37; Ryan Phillippe, 49; Joe Perry, 73. Happy Birthday: Get on board and ride the wave. You’ll have plenty of opportunities if you show your worth and contribute what you have to offer. Use your discipline, insight and influence to turn what you want into […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Fleetwood Mac tribute band to fundraise for Children’s Memorial Garden
TOPSHAM — Fleetwood Mac tribute band Crystal Vision plans to take the stage Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Orion Performing Arts Center at 50 Republic Ave. for a benefit concert. The concert starts at 3 p.m. and doors open at 2 p.m. The concert and silent auction will benefit Madeline’s Mission, a nonprofit headquartered in […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Choose to concentrate on those you love, places you find intriguing and pastimes that lift your spirits.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Williams, 43; Eric Stonestreet, 52; Adam Sandler, 57; Hugh Grant, 63. Happy Birthday: Choose what you want by using your intelligence, following your heart and initiating the changes necessary to turn your ideas into something tangible. Let mistakes remind you what not to do and you’ll easily sail through […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 9
100 Years Ago: 1923 Residents of the two of the two cities who haven’t a pair of smoked glasses may witness the partial eclipse of the sun this afternoon without bothering their eyes if they take a piece of clear glass and smoke it over a flame and use it in place of glasses. About […]
Posted inDear Abby
Service member questions career path and happiness
DEAR ABBY: I’m ashamed to admit that I’m envious of my younger brother’s recent success. He got into a fantastic medical program, and once he’s completed it, I’m sure he’ll get a great job with loads of perks. I am proud of him and I do love him, but I can’t deny my jealousy. I […]
Posted inEncore
Dance to the Rockin’ Recons at Poland Spring Resort Sept. 16
The Lewiston-Auburn-based band will be offering their mix of hits from the ’50s to the ’80s.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Ani DiFranco plans Waterville Opera House concert
Ani Difranco will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Widely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani DiFranco is the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the first artists to create her own record label in 1990. While she has been known […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Refuse to let anyone disrupt your plans or confuse you with debatable information.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pink, 44; David Arquette, 52; Brooke Burke, 52; Neko Case, 53. Happy Birthday: Target your goal and stay on track. Your dedication to making your dreams come true will prove fruitful through your will to do your best. Clear the passage forward by preparing your path behind closed doors. Secrecy […]
Posted inDr. Roach
How fibromuscular dysplasia affects the kidneys
DEAR DR. ROACH: Have you ever heard of “fibromuscular dysplasia”? My mom was diagnosed with this blood disorder and understands that there is no known medical procedure to treat it. She claims this is a blood disease that is affecting her kidneys, and she had a stent placed near the opening of her kidney to […]