CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, 47; Saffron Burrows, 50; Jeff Goldblum, 70; Christopher Lloyd, 84. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind, and you will learn something new. Sign up for things that encourage a healthy lifestyle. Pay attention to how you look and present yourself to others; you will feel good about […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
UMaine Farmington arts center to host 3 fall events
The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus plans to feature three fall events in the Emery Performance Space on Academy Street and are free and open to the public. The events are planned for Oct. 27, Nov. 2 and 10, according to a news release from Ann Bartges, director […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Ineffective sleep med addiction needs to be tapered off slowly
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active 70-year-old female in good health. I have an issue with sleep that is affecting everything in my life, because I am tired most of the time. I started taking Lunesta about 20 years ago. I had teenagers and a stressful job at the time, and just needed some […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 21: ‘Skirts seven inches from the shoe soles’
Read more about Oct. 21, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Skirt lengths — not at the knees, not on the ground — just sensible lengths seven inches from the shoe soles are recommended by members of the New York City Federation of Women’s Clubs, with a membership of more than 10,000. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman fears ex-husband has turned daughter against her
DEAR ABBY: I was married for more than 40 years. My ex constantly badmouths me to everyone. He got to our grown daughter early during our separation, and it’s clear to me she has sided with him. He’s a very intelligent narcissist who manipulates people and they’re not even aware of it. Our divorce took […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Be open to new concepts and willing to learn something that encourages progress and the chance to do something that excites you. Speak up and follow through.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blanca Suarez, 34; Glen Powell, 34; Matt Dallas, 40; Judge Judy Sheindlin, 80. Happy Birthday: Take responsibility for your life and happiness. Address issues that bother you, stop talking and start doing things that will put a smile on your face. Own your destiny by taking command and thinking while […]
Posted inSun Spots
Poland Bean Supper, Lost Eye Glasses
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange #5 in Poland and the Poland Busy Bees are holding a Harvest Supper on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. Baked beans, casseroles, homemade rolls, and all the fixings are included for $8 for adults and $6 for children. Children four and under are free. Raffles and a 50/50 will […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Leo Kottke plans Waterville performance
Leo Kottke will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at. the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. The acoustic guitarist was born in Athens, Georgia, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting […]
Posted inEncore
Tyler Healy Band at Mixers tonight
The Tyler Healy Band will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays Top 40 country songs as well as some originals, covering bands such as Florida-Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Johnny Cash, Keith Urban, Eli Young Band, Eric Church, Toby Keith, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Drug prescribed for seizures can cause lower sodium levels
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old woman in generally good health. The only prescription drugs I take are carbamazepine for seizures and ibandronate for osteoporosis. I’ve taken carbamazepine since 1996, after I suffered a second seizure. (I’ve had only two seizures in my life, the first in 1992.) I tended to have low sodium […]