DEAR SUN SPOTS: A public supper will be served at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the Green Church); 163 Main St. The meal will be a traditional New England boiled dinner with ham, turnip, cabbage, carrots, onions, red potatoes and biscuits, with pies for dessert. The price is $12 […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Lewiston, Auburn club to hold train show April 29
The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, at Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham.
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Maine Mountain Chamber Music concert set for Nordica Auditorium
ArtsFarmington plans to presents a Maine Mountain Chamber Music Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Nordica Auditorium, in Merrill Hall on Academy Street in Farmington. Performers Yuri Funahashi (piano), Laurie Kennedy (viola) with guest artists Gianluca Pane (violin) and Elena Ariza (cello) will perform the music of Beethoven, Nadia Boulanger, and Astor Piazzolla. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Taking zinc as a daily supplement won’t change loss of hair
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am having trouble finding a reliable recommendation for the daily supplement zinc. I purchased 50-mg pills, but I think this may be too much. I am 74 and female, and I would like to include zinc in my daily supplements, as my hair has begun thinning quite a bit, straight down […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Pick and choose what you are willing to do and refuse to let anyone put you in an uncomfortable position.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Groban, 42; Nikki Amuka-Bird, 47; Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, 52; Donal Logue, 57. Happy Birthday: You’ll be met with some opposition. Don’t let anger make matters worse. Step back, assess your situations and options, take your time and choose reason over desire. Your success depends on intelligence, preparation and simplicity. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband keeps whole world updated on spouse’s health
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married more than 30 years. In the last five, I have had so many doctor appointments, medical procedures and surgeries that I have lost count. My husband thinks it is perfectly fine to tell family, friends and strangers about my medical conditions, tests and surgeries. I asked […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 27: ‘Check report of mysterious flying object’
Read more about Feb. 27, 1973, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The third and last entertainment under the auspices of the American Legion will take place Tuesday evening at the Opera house. Robert A. Burden will be the entertainer and in a varied program of readings will amuse his audience as reports […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Pick and choose what you are willing to do and refuse to let anyone put you in an uncomfortable position.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Groban, 42; Nikki Amuka-Bird, 47; Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, 52; Donal Logue, 57. Happy Birthday: You’ll be met with some opposition. Don’t let anger make matters worse. Step back, assess your situations and options, take your time and choose reason over desire. Your success depends on intelligence, preparation and simplicity. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Prom Gown Giveaway set for April in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union Prom Gown Giveaway is almost here. Are you looking for a free dress for prom? You can get one at the WLU Prom Gown Giveaway on Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn. To schedule your […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Téada opens North American tour in Rumford
Téada plans to open its North American tour at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, on the stage at 49 Franklin’s Celtic Cabaret in Rumford. Celebrating 21 years as one of Ireland’s leading traditional bands. Téada, an Irish band, plays traditional music. Téada is Irish for “strings”. The five members of the band are fiddle player […]