CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abby Elliott, 36; Eddie Cibrian, 50; Phil Mickelson, 53; Laurie Metcalf, 68. Happy Birthday: It’s up to you to spin things in your favor. Giving others a chance to step in and take over will lead to setbacks. Focus on how to add stability to your life. Surround yourself with […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Hartford Heritage Center Needs Donations for Fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society is holding an indoor yard sale July 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hartford Town Hall. Please contact one of our members if you have items to donate. All proceeds will go toward the upkeep and restoration of the J & O Irish Museum on […]
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Posted inEncore
Local acoustic acts bring talent to downtown Auburn
Local musicians will share music in free, family-friendly concerts beginning on Tuesday, June 20, in Festival Plaza in Auburn. Schedule of performers • June 20: The Toscanos • June 27: Michael Krapovicky • July 11: Brian Patricks, Maine Blues & Folk Artist • July 18: Jud Caswell • July 25: Acoustic Sunshine • Aug. 8: […]
Posted inDear Abby
Marriage is deteriorated along with man’s hearing
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 40 years. When I married “Hugh,” I thought he was the nicest man I had ever met. We have two grown children of whom we are both very proud. Hugh was laid off 19 years ago and said he was going to take “a little time off.” Abby, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Problems will escalate at home if you or someone close to you is overbearing.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Neil Patrick Harris, 50; Ice Cube, 54; Courteney Cox, 59; Helen Hunt, 60. Happy Birthday: Your witty demeanor will shine through and attract attention this year. Share more with the people you love, and concentrate on building a home that offers plenty of comfort and convenience for everyone. Connecting with […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Cancer markers not always the best tool to monitor remission
DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please discuss the meaning and significance of blood tests to show the level of cancer markers to identify cancer and track the efficacy of treatments? I am 69 years old and have metastatic breast cancer, diagnosed in July 2022. The primary cancer was treated in 2018-2019 with surgery, chemotherapy and […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on June 15
100 Years Ago: 1923 In its leading editorial Friday the Portland Press Herald praises in high terms “the wisdom of Mayor Brann” of Lewiston in keeping Lewiston’s tax rate at 29 mills. “Mayor Brann is a wise official,” the editorial begins. 50 Years Ago: 1973 A burned snack led to a call tor Auburn firefighters […]
Posted inEncore
Aaron Bear and DKNTL to perform at Denmark Arts Center
Aaron Bear and DKNTL will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 23, at the Denmark Arts Center. Singer-songwriter Aaron Bear, known for his soulful and introspective music, has released his latest upbeat single “Bearfoot Trains.” The song, which explores the path of choosing love over fear, is an uplifting and inspiring ode tospiritual growth […]
Posted inEncore
Rangeley Arts Crawl turns downtown into art show
Rangeley will come alive with the arts in the Rangeley Art Crawl hosted by Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, in Rangeley. Downtown Rangeley transforms into one big interactive art show. A celebration of regional and seasonal artists and their art in all its forms that also provides an […]
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RFA Lakeside Theater to show indie films, film festivals
A handful of independent films and film festivals will be shown at the RFA Lakeside Theater this summer. June 28-29 “Women Talking” (PG-13 – Drama – Nominated for Academy Awards Best Picture) Do nothing. Stay and fight. Or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with […]