Flautist Cris Lansley and pianist Brad Howard will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. For this program, the duo will perform the music of Charles Callahan (b. 1951), an award-winning composer from Cambridge, Massachusetts. The program will consist of a group of […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 27
100 Years Ago: 1922 It is reported that Merrymeeting Bay is full of ducks and that the gunners are having good sport there. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The Navy’s official orchestra, “The Commodores,” will present a concert at the Edward Little High School gymnasium at eight o’clock Wednesday evening. Oct. 11. Sponsored by the Edward […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Man can’t get his wife to the church on time
DEAR ABBY: Punctuality is important to me. My husband has many great qualities, but punctuality is not one of them. We have been married 20-plus years and, after many discussions, have not been able to come to agreement on this. We are late to church almost every Sunday and to most parties and family events. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
First drink of alcohol incites face flushing and anxiety
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old man in excellent health. I don’t take any medication, except for simvastatin for over 15 years. My cholesterol is now below 200. But, a problem started about eight months ago. When sitting with friends, I’ll have my first drink of beer. Within a minute, my face gets bright […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Reconnecting with someone like-minded will lead to something new and exciting. Find out all you can, and you will find a positive way to use this information.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lola Kirke, 32; Anna Camp, 40; Tamara Taylor, 52; Scott Lawrence, 59. Happy Birthday: Play to win. Put a strategy in place that will help you turn something you aren’t happy with into something that brings you joy. Take responsibility for your happiness, and throw your time and effort into […]
Posted inSun Spots
Grandmother shares scam phone call asking for bail money
DEAR SUN SPOTS: When I read the Sept. 19 Sun Spots about the grandparent scam, I could totally relate. When I got a call about 7:30 a.m. one day a couple years ago, it seemed so real. The person calling sounded exactly like my grandson. He said, “Grandma? I hate to ask you, but I […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 26
100 Years Ago: 1922 The ladies circle of the High St. Methodist M.E. Church will hold a dollar social Thursday evening with entertainment and light refreshments. The Dorcas Society will hold an all day sewing meeting in the parish house Wednesday, with a picnic luncheon at noon. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The Bakerstown Grant Historical […]
Posted inDear Abby
Colleague’s abuse of sick leave has come to a head
DEAR ABBY: My co-worker takes advantage of our employer’s generous sick leave policy and calls in sick frequently. She will return the next day with no outward sign of illness and has, on several occasions, returned with a fresh haircut and manicure. When she’s at work, she frequently steps away from her desk for personal […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Try to get along and find a way to compromise to avoid wasting time and falling short when it’s essential to get things done on time.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Talulah Riley, 37; Christina Milian, 41; Serena Williams, 41; Jim Caviezel, 54. Happy Birthday: Surround yourself with like-minded people this year, and together you will make things happen. Check out something that interests you that will also encourage better health and a brighter future. Focus on perfection, detail and making […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Tetanus booster given 60 years ago caused an allergic reaction
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was told by my doctor that I need a tetanus booster shot, but when I was 17, I cut my foot and needed stitches. I was told then that I was allergic to the tetanus shot, so they gave me penicillin instead. Of course, that was a long time ago, since […]