Read more about March 22, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 A Bath man dug through four feet of snow Sunday and found parsnips which he left in the ground last fall. He says that the ground was so soft and free from frost that he pulled the parsnips up by hand. […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Pisces: Refuse to give in to annoyances and disgruntled people. Declutter your space and rearrange things to fit your lifestyle.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jace Norman, 23; Sonequa Martin-Green, 38; Matthew Broderick, 61; Rosie O’Donnell, 61. Happy Birthday: Busy yourself with projects. Idle time will lead to dissatisfaction, complaining and arguments. A positive attitude will help counter anyone trying to rain on your parade. Put a plan, budget and schedule in place. Take a […]
Would-be parent expects offspring to aim high
DEAR ABBY: I’m a medical student. I don’t have kids or a family of my own yet, but I’d like it to happen one day. When I have kids of my own, I intend to push them to be the very best in whatever they want to do. I will ingrain in them “tough love” […]
Would -be parent expects offspring to aim high
DEAR ABBY: I’m a medical student. I don’t have kids or a family of my own yet, but I’d like it to happen one day. When I have kids of my own, I intend to push them to be the very best in whatever they want to do. I will ingrain in them “tough love” […]
Swallowing difficulties concern a man prescribed Fosamax
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old man who recently had a bone density scan. The test showed I had mild bone loss, and I was told I needed to go on medication. I was prescribed a vitamin D and calcium supplement as well as 70 mg of Fosamax to be taken once a week. […]
Looking Back on March 21: ‘And it happened in the United So-Called States of America’
Read more about March 21, 1928, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 A whist party will be held at the new clubrooms of the BPW club Thursday evening. All the members, who care to attend are asked to notify Miss Charlotte Ball at 193-M or 2020 by Thursday morning. 50 Years Ago: 1973 […]
Rare condition of bladder inflammation requires no treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am looking for some clarification on cystitis glandularis. My 53-year-old son was recently diagnosed with this condition. He has been experiencing urinary frequency/urgency for more than two years. He is in excellent health and works out religiously, but he does smoke. Online research provides conflicting opinions. Some sites indicate that it […]
Cabin Fever Game Day on Saturday at Readfield United Methodist Church
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We want to remind everyone that the folks at Readfield United Methodist Church on Route 17 in Kents Hill are holding a Cabin Fever Game Day on Saturday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. We will have an assortment of traditional games available and invite people to bring their own special game if […]
Cast announced for CLT production of ‘Little Women’
Community Little Theater in Auburn announces the cast for the upcoming production of “Little Women.” CLT will present “Little Women” at various times from April 20-30. “Little Women” is a musical adaptation of the famous novel by Louisa May Alcott. Based on Alcott’s life, “Little Women” follows the adventures of The March sisters; Jo, Meg, […]
Richard Wood to return to Old South Church
The legendary Nova Scotia fiddler Richard Wood returns for a concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, at Old South Church in Farmington. He will be joined by guest musician Keelin Wedge. Named by MacLean’s Magazine as one of the Top 100 Canadians to watch in the 21st Century, Wood has blown away sold-out […]