100 Years Ago: 1924 Friday evening on Feb 8, the Mishawaka Tribe of New Gloucester will receive the traveling wampum belt from Algonquin Tribe of Lewiston. The adopted degree will be conferred. A baked bean supper will follow the meeting. 50 Years Ago: 1974 A series of classes in sketching and drawing with Joanne Ayotte […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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Rumford Senior Citizens has openings for Virginia Beach trip in April
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford Senior Citizens is sponsoring a trip to Virginia Beach on April 21-27. We are looking for 10 more people to fill the bus. The cost is $959 plus tips. We have had had good luck in the past when Sun Spots gets the word out so people can join our […]
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Auditions to be held for Murder Mystery production
Rumford Association for the Advancement of the Performing Arts
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Black women’s activism focus of lecture at Bowdoin Museum of Art
Caitlin Beach (Class of ’10) will deliver a lecture on 19-century sculptor Edmonia Lewis to be followed by an opening reception for “The Book of Two Hemispheres: Uncle Tom’s Cabin in the United States and Europe” (on view through July 21) at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, in the Beam Classroom of the Visual […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husbands detour into drug abuse may be grounds for divorce
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for three years, together for eight. We have two kids together. Over the last year, he has changed a lot and has treated me very badly. He’s always frustrated with me, accusing me of not caring about him and things of that nature. He puts me […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Put time and energy into something you believe in, and hone your skills to fulfill your pursuits.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 58; Axl Rose, 62; Kathy Najimy, 67; Tom Brokaw, 84. Happy Birthday: Take a leadership position and follow your instincts. Be the one who influences others to do what’s right. Push truth, integrity and kindness by setting an excellent example for those tempted to put money and power […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 6
100 Years Ago: 1924 Members of the Lewiston Police Department will no longer patrol the streets with their hands dangling idly at their sides, but will carry a nice white stick better known as the “night stick.” This has been a long abandoned custom. (Chief Field on his recent trip to one of the metropolises) […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Meds are still necessary after kidney transplant from years ago
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a kidney transplant nine years ago. Other than a bout with COVID that landed me in the hospital a couple of months ago, I have been rather healthy and lead a normal life. I take a handful of pills each day that are mainly aimed at suppressing my immune system […]
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Retired teachers’ group announces scholarship opportunity for future educators
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who lives in Androscoggin County and is going to college and planning to enter the field of education. The scholarship is awarded based on scholarship, citizenship and need. All candidates must complete and submit the following […]
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Los Angeles comedian Peter Sers on stage two nights in Auburn
Comedian Peter Sers, a Los Angeles based comedian touring with his infectious energy and likeable stage persona throughout the country, will host a showcase of New England comics featuring Mo Awale and Liam Hales at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, at The Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Then on Saturday, Feb. 10, Sers […]