CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Handler, 62; Pat Benatar, 70; George Foreman, 74; Rod Stewart, 78. Happy Birthday: You may crave change this year, but before you get started, put a budget in place. Consider how to make your money grow and your liabilities shrink. Paying down debt or selling off things you don’t […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Tutor training offered by Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin at Auburn library
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin is offering in-person tutor training. The 10-hour workshop will be held on consecutive Saturdays, Feb. 4 and 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Auburn Public Library at 49 Spring St. We have many adults waiting for help, either through in-person or virtual lessons. If you are age […]
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Posted inEncore
Local author releases first children’s book
A book launch event will be held at Quiet City Books in Lewiston
Posted inEncore
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to perform ‘Favorite Music for All Ages’
Orchestra to perform family-friendly concerts with emphasis on children.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Welcome to Maine to perform at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater
The boys from the comedy team Welcome to Maine will hit the stage at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater in Rumford at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. The Welcome to Maine crew consists of Mark, Troy, and Cousin Luke, perform skits, and songs along with plenty of Maine themed mayhem. Maine based comedians Ian Stuart and […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The Boneheads plan Opera House at Boothbay Harbor concert
The Boneheads plan to take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday. Jan. 13, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor Midcoast Maine’s beloved Boneheads kick off the 2023 season at the Opera House. Collectively they are THE Boneheads, individually they are Bob Colwell, Steve jones, Scott Elliot and Dick Hollis. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Focus on what brings you the highest return, and do your own thing. Personal improvements will lead to compliments and make you feel passionate about sharing something special with someone you love.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nina Dobrev, 34; Kate Middleton, 41; Dave Matthews, 56; Jimmy Page, 79. Happy Birthday: Don’t hesitate to go after your dreams. A positive change at home will motivate you to follow through with your plans and adjust your schedule to meet your demands. An overview of your life and direction […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife begins seeing husband more as parent than partner
DEAR ABBY: My husband is 38; I am 36. We have been together for 13 years, married for 11. We never wanted children, although we have some pets. My problem is, we’ve fallen into a parent-child relationship, where I’m starting to feel like the child. He enables me to the point that if I’m the […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 9: ‘Maine an icy mess’
Read more about Jan. 9, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years ago: 1923 At the Shoe and Leather bank in Auburn, the board and officers were re-elected. At the Manufacturer’s bank, Charles Roy was added to the directorate. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Miss Charlotte Michaud will be a guest of the Richelieu Club at […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Statins do not increase risk of death by suicide in men over 60
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read that there is a correlation between the use of statins and suicide in men over 60, especially if they have suffered chronic depression. Can you tell me if this has been studied more? — K.M. ANSWER: This concern has been studied extensively. An older class of cholesterol medication, the […]