DEAR ABBY: Our son plays a college sport for which he receives four complimentary tickets for each game. It works out well because there are four of us in his immediate family. However, my husband has been asking friends of his to join us at games by offering them free tickets. Our son then must […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 1
100 Years Ago: 1923 The committee in charge of the 22nd annual Auburn Fireman’s ball wishes to thank the following firms for their generous cooperation: Bradford-Conant Co., furnishings for the cozy corner; George M. Roak Co. for the flowers and plants and Griffin and Boynton for the beautiful decorations. The crowd was estimated at more […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Update your qualifications, appearance or prospects to meet your demands.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vance Joy, 36; Sarah Silverman, 53; Nestor Carbonell, 56; Bette Midler, 78. Happy Birthday: A financial change is heading your way. Be innovative, let your intuition guide you, expect the unusual and learn to accept and embrace whatever comes your way. Take responsibility and focus on achieving what you want […]
Posted inSun Spots
Montello Heights Open House, craft fairs, bake sales set for December
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Montello Heights is holding an annual Open House for the community, family and friends from 1-3 p.m. Saturday. There will be a bake sale, crafts for kids, entertainment and refreshments. Please stop in for a visit! — Jennifer, activities director Montello Heights Retirement Community, Lewiston ANSWER: This is such a busy weekend […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Teachers Lounge Mafia plans improv comedy show for Farmington Dec. 8
Proceeds benefit United Way of the Tri-Valley Area.
Posted inSun Spots
Nutrition Center expresses thanks and requests donations for the hungry
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It has been a little over a month since our beloved community of Lewiston-Auburn was forever changed by the tragedy on Oct. 25. Every day since, we have experienced grief, heartbreak and the many ripple effects that such an event creates. We have also witnessed our community come together with tenderness and […]
Posted inEncore
No Guts No Glory playing at Mixers on Friday
No Guts No Glory will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Now a five-piece band, they have been playing the local circuit for the last 10 years bringing a high energy show filled with rock music from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Doors open […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Second blood pressure reading falls 10 points lower than first
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m concerned about my blood pressure. I take readings twice a day, in the a.m. and p.m. I find that when I first take my blood pressure, it is high. Then, after I wait 5-10 minutes and retake it, it is sometimes 10 points lower in the second reading. If I am […]
Posted inDear Abby
Absentee mother’s prognosis prompts different reaction
DEAR ABBY: I was married young to my high school sweetheart. We had five children together. During that time, I joined the Air Force. After six years of marriage, I discovered my wife was cheating on me. Once I realized we couldn’t reconcile, I told her I wanted a divorce and custody of the children. […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 30
100 Years Ago: 1923 Said a Lewiston oculist to the Lewiston Journal Wednesday, “It is surely tough.” I have sent a man to the hospital with blindness. He may get some relief from treatment; but we can promise him none. Two years ago he had eyes for a lifetime. What has brought about the change? […]