CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Hart, 43; Tia Mowry, 44; Tamera Mowry, 44; Sylvester Stallone, 76. Happy Birthday: Take your time, think matters through and keep things in perspective. The decisions you make will impact your life as well as other people. Show compassion, and put thought and energy behind your promises. Precision, attention […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Mother looking for free, low-cost summer activities for children
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have three daughters ages 9 through 12. As a single mom, I’d like to find some fun, free or inexpensive activities to do with them this summer, either at home or nearby when I’m not working. We live in Lisbon and I’m very mindful of spending money on a lot of […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘The Lightning Thief’ to be staged July 14-24
The Monmouth Community Players plan to stage “The Lightning Thief,” a Percy Jackson musical, at Oak Hill High School, 56 School Road in Wales. Show times are 7:30 p.m. July 14-16,21 and 22 and matinees are set for 2 p.m. July 17, 23 and 24. At the helm of this production are Mary Melquist as […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Rangeley Outdoor Concert Series are set for Mondays
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to host a free Outdoor Concert Series at 7 p.m. on Mondays in July and August at Haley Pond Park gazebo. Bring a chair and enjoy music in the park. In case of rain the concert will be held at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St in […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 5
100 Years Ago: 1922 The summer camps in this vicinity are all opened and filled to overflowing. Camp Kennebec on Salmon Lake, Camp Arden and Camp Arcodice on McGealt Pond, Camp Somerset on East Pond, Cedarcrest Camp on Lake Messalouckee, and Pine Island and Camp Merryweather on Great Pond are crowded with girls and boys […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Pay more attention to what you want and need in your life. Personal growth will offer perspective regarding what’s right and best for you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Rapinoe, 37; Dave Haywood, 40; Edie Falco, 59; Huey Lewis, 72. Happy Birthday: Make changes to your living arrangements and to how you help others. Avoid taking on too much or neglecting what’s important to you. Keep your expectations and situations in perspective, and live in the moment. Use […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grandparents have opinions on what’s best for young man
DEAR ABBY: Our 26-year-old, college-educated grandson, “Ethan,” crashed his company car and was arrested for DWI and possession of more than a gram of cocaine. His mother hired a lawyer, posted bond and is taking full charge of the situation. Ethan lost his responsible job, and his girlfriend kicked him out. He has a sizable […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Is coffee the enemy when it comes to preserving height?
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman, age 68. When I was 12 years old, I was 5 feet, 5 inches tall. Now I am 4 feet, 8 inches tall. I have scoliosis plus degenerative arthritis of the spine and walk bent over. While walking with a retired doctor, I mentioned that I am not […]
Posted inSun Spots
D-Day veteran Eugene St. Pierre’s writings sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This past Memorial Day I was fortunate to come upon Eugene A. St. Pierre’s grave marker at Mount Hope Cemetery in Lewiston. He was a World War II veteran who landed on the Beaches of Normandy on D-Day, survived and returned home. In doing some light research, I have found that in […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 4
100 Years Ago: 1922 An open house will be kept this afternoon and evening by Bennett. B. Fuller of Auburn at his attractive residence, Pine Lodge, Gamage Avenue. The day is the occasion of Mr. Fuller’s birthday and for a dozen years or more he has made it a point to entertain friends and members […]