The Old South Church Concert Series will feature Teada at 7 p.m. Monday, March 6, at the church located at 235 Main St. in Farmington. A traditional band from Ireland with a worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, the Middle […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Wife has no apreciation for man’s preferred dress
DEAR ABBY: I am a man who has been wearing lingerie for the past few decades. I discovered my love of panties when I slipped into my first pair at 17. At 22, I discovered the fun and sexiness of bras and other lingerie, and I wear them under my men’s clothing. I have gone […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Figuring out the cause behind constantly feeling cold
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife, 68, always feels cold. She has mentioned this several times to her primary care physician, and the physician checks her blood to see if an increase in thyroid medication is warranted. The reading always comes back in the normal range, and the problem is not mentioned again until the next […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Look for answers and discuss possibilities with someone who can offer a different perspective regarding available choices.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Bieber, 29; Kesha, 36; Lupita Nyong’o, 40; Ron Howard, 69. Happy Birthday: Stick to what you know and do well this year, and you won’t be disappointed. Rid yourself of whatever has no meaning or purpose to make free time for things that matter. Anger is a waste of […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 1: ‘Deny petition for abatement of taxes on Shiloh property’
Read more about March 1, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The petition for the abatement of taxes on the Shiloh property in Durham has been refused by the county commissioners. Durham tax assessors last year placed a valuation of $14,000 on the 31 group of buildings on the Hill-top, which include […]
Posted inSun Spots
Woman’s Literary Union accepting prom gowns for April 8 giveaway
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You can get a free dress for prom at the Woman’s Literary Union Prom Gown Giveaway on Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn. To schedule your fitting, go to https://tinyurl.com/2p8ha5t5 We thank everyone who has donated gowns. We have so […]
Posted inEncore
Musician Marc Mailhot to entertain at La Rencontre luncheon at the Riverfront-Franco Center
Piano and vocal artist Marc Mailhot will provide the entertainment at La Rencontre, Riverfront-Franco-Center’s quarterly luncheon, on Thursday, March 9. The doors and bar will open at 10 a.m. and the meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. La Rencontre is not restricted to French speakers or those of Franco descent. “All are welcome to […]
Posted inEncore
Duo to present Bach program at Oasis of Music
Mary Hunter, violin, and James Parakilas, piano, will perform chamber music at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, at the new LA Arts gallery in Lewiston. Trinity Church, the traditional home of the Oasis of Music, is undergoing some interior renovations, and is planning to host programs again in […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Téada plans Opera House at Boothbay Harbor concert
A Téada concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. Celebrating 21 years as one of Ireland’s leading traditional bands with a worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 28: ‘Maine Milling and Mfg. to build plant in Auburn’
Read more about Feb. 28, 1973, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The lighthouse tenders at Seaport, Zizania and Hibiscus today completed breaking a channel through the ice to the coal wharf here. The steamer, Ripogenus, with cargo, was within two miles of the dock, and gradually working her way in. The tenders […]