DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know under Maine law that it’s illegal for merchants to charge fees to pay by credit card. Where can you report a merchant who violates that law? Also, is it illegal for a municipality to charge a fee for using a credit card?—No name, no town ANSWER: The law states, “a […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
UMaine Augusta to display ‘Art of Assemblage’ exhibit through March 8
A gallery talk is set for Tuesday, Jan. 24, an opening reception Sunday, Jan. 29, and a Zoom panel discussion Wednesday, Feb. 22.
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Juke Joint Devils to perform Madison concert
A Juke Joint Devils concert is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St. in Madison. The old school Jump (blues) and Swing combo draws heavily from the Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans blues of the 1950s, as well as the modern West Coast style of today. In addition to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Don’t take a risk with your health or reputation. Settle any differences you have with loved ones.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Beverley Mitchell, 42; Balthazar Getty, 48; Guy Fieri, 55; Diane Lane, 58. Happy Birthday: Consistency is necessary if you want to avoid doing things more than once. Don’t act on impulse or emotion; gather facts and make things happen. Host or attend an event if it will open doors and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend hopes to escape his current circumstances
DEAR ABBY: I have no family and few friends — nobody close. My live-in girlfriend of two years and I argue constantly. We no longer share a bedroom, and I feel more like a roommate. I honestly feel I’m being used for money. Her 24-year-old son died from an overdose two months ago, so I […]
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Dustbowl Revival Stone Mountain Arts Center
Dustbowl Revival will take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. The band has always been about pushing the boundaries of what American roots music can be. After celebrating over a decade of sonic adventuring and playing thousands of shows together in 10 countries […]
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Strand Theatre to host Mike Farris
Mike Farris plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland Grammy-winning Nashville rocker Mike Farris melds Stax soul style, New Orleans gospel and shuffling Southern blues, punctuated with smoldering vocals and a message of redemption. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 day of show. For tickets, or […]
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Aries: Reach out to people who can offer a different perspective on life, love and happiness. Consider what you do well or enjoy doing most,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Booboo Stewart, 29; Ashton Eaton, 35; Emma Bunton, 47; Geena Davis, 67. Happy Birthday: Keep the momentum going. Assess your life and consider your options to help you navigate a better future. Reevaluate your relationships, and consider who you want to help and what you can do about those who […]
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Readers offer responses for insensitive question
DEAR ABBY: In response to “Ageless Lady in Washington” (Oct. 8), who sought a retort to people who ask her age, I had an aunt who refused to divulge her age. She would say to anyone inquiring, “I’ll excuse you for asking, if you’ll excuse me for not ANSWERING.” — JANE M. IN FLORIDA DEAR […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 21: ‘Lewiston boy, 5, falls through ice and drowns’
Read more about Jan. 21, 1958, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Mrs. George W. C. Studley of South Portland entertained the Modern History Club this week. The program was in charge of Miss Belle R. Tilton. It included a list of words and phrases often misused and mispronounced. Each member was required […]