Louisa Stancioff and Dead Gowns will close out the outdoor Summer Concert Series, hosted by the University of Maine at Farmington, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, on the lawn of the Emery Community Arts Center on Academy Street. Stancioff is an Indie folk music artist. Her Bulgarian heritage shows through in her intricate […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 20
100 Years Ago: 1922 The historic Maine State fairgrounds is the scene of much activity, great preparations being made for the 61st exhibition Sept. 4-8. Work is progressing rapidly on the 100 foot square addition to the exhibition building which is being built by the Lewiston-Auburn Automobile Dealers Association The huge grandstand which was found […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Pay attention to how you look and feel, and set up a healthy routine that will turn your focus to fitness and spending time with people who live a similar lifestyle.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Misha Collins, 48; Amy Adams, 48; Ke Huy Quan, 51; Al Roker, 68. Happy Birthday: You’ll get help if you ask, but the chance of someone trying to take over is prevalent. Consider the pros and cons before deciding to make a lifestyle change or including others in your plans. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Girlfriend is unimpressed by man’s longtime friends
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend has been hanging out with a group of “friends” since college. He is now 41. The women in this group are unfriendly toward me. They don’t say hello or goodbye or even acknowledge my existence when I am around them. I have talked to my boyfriend about this time and again, […]
Posted inDear Abby
Online friendship starting to wear out after dustups
DEAR ABBY: I made a friend six years ago on social media. We have never actually met in person, but we have stayed in touch. She began contacting me on a daily basis about a year ago, which was great at the time, because I took a few years off work to care for my […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 19
100 Years Ago: 1922 People thru South Portland a few days ago all stopped to look at an entirely new version of a motorcycle — at least that is the only adequate description. It was ridden by a young woman. The bicycle itself was similar to those which many women rode when bicycle riding was […]
Posted inHoroscope
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Manny Jacinto, 35; Christina Perri, 36; Matthew Perry, 53; John Stamos, 59. Happy Birthday: Look past any problems standing between you and what you want. Once you know your destination, it will be easier to map out which course will get you where you want to go with the least […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Ivermectin is neither effective nor safe for treating COVID
DEAR DR. ROACH: You’ve argued against veterinary ivermectin. It’s the same ivermectin that’s safely used for adults. Work out dose per kilo weight of patient. Why pretend that it’s not safe, when it’s a drug safely used for 70 years? It is better than remdesivir and other drugs that are dangerous and not effective but […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Indulge in laughter and pamper yourself. Don’t get angry if someone doesn’t agree with you. Give everyone the right to an opinion.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Manny Jacinto, 35; Christina Perri, 36; Matthew Perry, 53; John Stamos, 59. Happy Birthday: Look past any problems standing between you and what you want. Once you know your destination, it will be easier to map out which course will get you where you want to go with the least […]
Posted inSun Spots
Crafter looking for fairs around county
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a crafter and looking to sign up for craft fairs that will be held in the Androscoggin County area. I have not seen any published anywhere and do not know where to search for them. If any of your readers or organizations know of any, they can reach me at […]