CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jenny Slate, 39; Sarah Jessica Parker, 56; Marcia Cross, 59; Elton John, 74. Happy Birthday: Personal growth will stir up emotions and leave you begging for something new and exciting this year. Take a closer look at what you have, and plan to update and rejuvenate rather than spend valuable […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Widower fears impotence will kill new relationship
DEAR ABBY: I am a faithful male reader of your column. I lost my beautiful wife of 40 years last year. During our marriage, I had prostate cancer and decided to have the surgery to remove it. I was told by my doctor that there was a chance I would never again be intimate with […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘Meeting Hall Maine’ on view through May 7
Michelle Hauser of South Thomaston is exhibiting a selection of photographs from “Meeting Hall Maine” that records for posterity the documentation of hundreds of meeting halls found throughout the state. The exhibition will be on view at the Maine Jewish Museum, located at 267 Congress St., in Portland, through May 7. This photographic exploration began […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Magos Herrera to perform 2 concerts in Boothbay Harbor
Magos Herrera concerts have been scheduled for 3 and 9 p.m. Friday, April 2, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, Herrera’s been called “One of the greatest contemporary interpreters of song,” by the Latin Jazz Network. Born in Mexico City and currently based out of New York, Herrera is best known for her eloquent […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 25
100 Years Ago: 1921 The minstrel show recently given by the pupils of the Junior High School in Mexico under the direction of Miss Nan McDonald was a decided success and reflects much credit to the capable and zealous work of the instructor. The young people gave their performance to a packed house. The costumes […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader wants to find owner of vaccination card found in parking lot
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Tuesday morning, March 23, I found a COVID-19 vaccination ID card belonging to James Goulding in the Walmart parking lot. He is welcome to call me at 783-3890 and as long as he can give me identifying information I will return it to him. — Mary, Auburn ANSWER: You’re so smart […]
Posted inEncore
Award-winning Maine writers join monthly Meet the Author series
Young Adult authors Terry Farish and Elizabeth Atkinson will discuss how good stories written for teens and children are great for all ages at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, during Meet the Author, a monthly online series hosted by the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. The two award-winning Maine authors will talk about issues challenging […]
Posted inDr. Roach
In POTS, response to position changes is exaggerated
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Is it safe for me to get the COVID-19 vaccine or will getting the vaccine make my tachycardia or other symptoms worse? — K.K. ANSWER: The body goes through a complex set of changes to adapt to an upright posture. When changing from reclining to sitting […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Focus on fitness, health and spending energetic time with the people you love
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Brugel, 43; Alyson Hannigan, 47; Jim Parsons, 48; Louie Anderson, 68. Happy Birthday: Take control of your life. You’ll encounter opportunities that will take you in a new and exciting direction. Pool all your resources and leave nothing to chance. Doors will open that have been closed in the […]