100 Years Ago; 1923 The churches at North and West Auburn were opened for the first time for the summer on Sunday. Rev. C. S. Cummings supplies pulpits for the 19th consecutive summers. Sarah Staples entertained Cummings at lunch on Sunday. 50 Years Ago: 1973 (Sun Journal photo) Participants in the program at the Edward […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Woman feels her rheumatological symptoms are being ignored
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there a possibility of having some type of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), even though it doesn’t show up clearly in the blood work? (My CRP level was 0.3, rheumatoid factor was 10, anti-CCP result was 15 u/mL, and ANA test came out negative.) I have symptoms that I feel I am not […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Acting in haste will cause controversy. Offer help and be accommodating and patient, and you will help yourself and others make better decisions.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Novak Djokovic, 36; Apolo Ohno, 41; Ginnifer Goodwin, 45; Naomi Campbell, 53. Happy Birthday: Distance yourself from expensive situations this year. Put your efforts into taking care of unfinished business and preparing and setting up for what’s to come. How you use the past to catapult forward will make a […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman hopes dating leads to committed life partner
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 32-year-old woman. My 20s were spent in a serious long-term relationship. It was a lot of firsts for me. After we split, I took a couple of years to sow my wild oats and find out who I am as an individual. I’m now looking for something more than “friends with […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader asks for help locating gold hoop earring lost at Great Falls Plaza
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On May 11 I lost a gold hoop earring when I left the dentist’s office at Great Falls Plaza. It could be somewhere on the fourth floor, in the elevator, or in the parking lot outside. If you happen to find it, please call me at 784-7569. — No name, no town […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The works of Deb Ferrara on view at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery May 26 though June 28
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to host an artist reception celebrating the works of Deb Ferrara at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. The reception is schedule for 5:30-7 p.m. Friday May 26. Those who attend can meet the artist, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: How you juggle your time and interact with others will give those around you faith in your ability to work toward a common goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fairuza Balk, 49; Lisa Edelstein, 57; Nick Cassavetes, 64; Judge Reinhold, 66. Happy Birthday: Stick to basics, verify facts, and offer honesty and integrity. Refuse to participate in anything that doesn’t feel right or safe to you. Approach this year as a turning point where you let go of what’s […]
Posted inDear Abby
Poolgoers leave towels to claim shady locale
DEAR ABBY: The other day I went to the pool in my neighborhood and found there were four lounge chairs with towels on them indicating they were “reserved.” They are the best chairs in the pool area because they are covered by a small roof and protected from the sun. I then had to use […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Folk duo Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards plan Farmington concert
Folk duo Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards plan to perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, 235 Main St. in Farmington. Little by little, those who attend will get to know Mandeville and Richards through their unmistakable vocal harmonies, poetic lyrics and down-to-earth personae. They are a married […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Put more trust in yourself, and make plans to do what makes you smile.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Daya Vaidya, 43; Matt Czuchry, 46; Tony Goldwyn, 63; Cher, 77. Happy Birthday: Simplify your life. Consider your objective and the best way to achieve your goal. Use your charm to drum up support, suggestions and hands-on help. Stop pondering over the past and start living life your way. Let […]