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Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to perform ‘Favorite Music for All Ages’
Orchestra to perform family-friendly concerts with emphasis on children.
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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 […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader acknowledges great customer service
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I had brunch with friends in a local restaurant last week. We arrived about 10:30 and the wait was long — more than an hour. We almost did not stay, but as it turned out, we are glad we did. Once the three of us were seated, our friendly, energetic server, who, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Jesse Dee and Band concert planned at Stone Mountain Arts Center
Jesse Dee and Band will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. Boston’s Dee is a singing, song-writing, guitar-playing soul man. A modern day trailblazer inspired by the old school. His passion is exploring and updating soul music for contemporary audiences. With his warm […]