DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the April 29 Sun Spots, someone was asking about a 1970 Rumford High School yearbook. Well, I recently discovered a site when I was looking for an old yearbook. If you Google “high school Maine past yearbooks” it brings you to a site where all the states are listed so click […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Good advice for all: Avoid hand contact
DEAR DR. ROACH: A few years ago, my sister was diagnosed with an IgA deficiency, which is an autoimmune disorder. She was told by her doctor to avoid large crowds and to never shake hands with anyone. My sister is a major event organizer and was unable to simply quit her job, so she developed […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Engagement to town ‘bad guy’ draws warnings
DEAR ABBY: I just got engaged, and I couldn’t be happier. But my fiance is referred to by the entire town as the “bad guy” because of his past. He’s changed a lot, and I really want this to work out, but people come to me and say he’s not marriage material, and they try […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Focus on self-improvement, health and making your surroundings less stressful
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Meagan Tandy, 36; Christina Hendricks, 46; Kristin Lehman, 49; Frankie Valli, 87. Happy Birthday: When obstacles appear, be innovative, and you’ll find a way to outmaneuver anything or anyone who gets in your way. Step outside your comfort zone and focus on completion. Make changes for the right reason. Refuse […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family is perplexed by troublemaking sister
Jeanne Phillips DEAR ABBY: My sister is a pathological liar who causes rifts between family members. She tries to turn us against each other. We must constantly check with each other to find out if what she has said about each of us is true. We can’t understand why she’s this way. None of the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Stretch out and make yourself comfortable
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kyle Busch, 36; Ellie Kemper, 41; David Beckham, 46; Dwayne Johnson, 49. Happy Birthday: Take the high road, believe in your ability to get ahead and stop second-guessing yourself. You are in a good position to make things happen and use your skills to reach your destination. Positive change can […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Palaver Strings to bring its tour to Franco Center stage May 7
Palaver Strings, a musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization based in Portland, plans to bring its touring production of Welcome Here to the Franco Center stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. The multidisciplinary performance celebrates Maine’s cultural diversity, resilience, and stewardship and features guest artists of Congolese, Puerto Rican, […]
Posted inDear Abby
Couple clashes over time spent with sons
Jeanne Phillips DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married five years and are raising four children. One is from my previous relationship, one is from her previous relationship and two are ours. We both have joint custody. My son goes to school near his mom. My wife’s son goes to school where we […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Someone will feed you false information
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wes Anderson, 52; Tim McGraw, 54; Diahnne Abbott, 76; Judy Collins, 82. Happy Birthday: Personal improvements will put you in the right frame of mind to go after and achieve your goals this year. Set high standards, and concentrate on what you need to do to reach your destination. Hone […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Holy Hans to be staged at Cumston Hall
Royal Family Productions will present “Holy Hans!” at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 16, at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St., in Monmouth. The magical, funny, and irreverent (slightly political) production is based on stories by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted by Chris Henry, additional writing by Mark Falconer and Rebecca Whitney Klein, choreography by Lorna Ventura. Starring […]