CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alexander Ludwig, 33; Sydney Leroux, 35; Breckin Meyer, 51; Amy Heckerling, 71. Happy Birthday: Offer what you can; nothing more. Your time is valuable, and you’ll want to expend your energy on beneficial projects, proposals and pastimes that support your chosen lifestyle. Home improvements will require undivided attention and hands-on […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Parent and daughter still struggle to find balance
DEAR ABBY: I haven’t had a holiday with my grown daughter, “Charly,” since she left the state 12 years ago. When she came out as a lesbian, I wasn’t very accepting and didn’t handle it well. I have since apologized. Charly and her partner refuse to visit here unless I allow them to share the […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Andwell Hospice Program seeks singers to entertain nursing home residents
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Andwell Hospice Program is looking for volunteers to sing in our choir. We bring music to elders in the Lewiston-Auburn area who live in nursing facilities. The choir gets together Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. at various facilities where we engage the residents with singing and using simple musical instruments. If you’re […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back for May 6, 2025: Historic Auburn City Hall arrest, county jail shooting
Looking Back for May 6, 2025
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Keep the momentum going, and share your vision with the people you care about most.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sasheer Zamata, 39; Gabourey Sidibe, 42; George Clooney, 64; Tom Bergeron, 70. Happy Birthday: Take the path that leads to peace of mind. Focus on what’s important to you and build your life with the preferences, patience and possibilities that offer comfort and convenience. Put your energy where it counts, […]
Posted inDear Abby
Readers respond to writer who refuses to dye
DEAR ABBY: Regarding “Silver Girl in New York” (Jan. 5), whose husband is making her feel less loved because she decided to not color her hair anymore, this is her decision to make, not his. He needs to grow up. You advised her to wear a red wig when he is feeling amorous. What were […]
Posted inSun Spots
Delta Kappa Gamma chapter observes Teacher Appreciation Week
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Members of Mu Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, cordially thank all educators, including all administrators and support staff, for their commitment to the young people with whom they work every day. In these changing times, every day they face new challenges which they must meet with expertise and thoughtful care. Mu Chapter members thank them, […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Encore, Lewiston-Auburn
Public Theatre’s ‘Now and Then’ blends romance, comedy and possible do-overs ‘perfectly’
The show at the Lewiston professional theater runs through Sunday, May 11.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, Outdoors, Things to Do
Here’s 16 easy hikes in every county in Maine
We’ve finally traded snow boots for hiking boots, so it’s time to discover great hikes in every corner of Maine.
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back for May 5, 2025: Cohen supports taking in Vietnamese, large gathering at Poland Spring, ‘love bug’ strikes
Looking Back for May 5, 2025