100 Years Ago: 1923 Residents of the two of the two cities who haven’t a pair of smoked glasses may witness the partial eclipse of the sun this afternoon without bothering their eyes if they take a piece of clear glass and smoke it over a flame and use it in place of glasses. About […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Service member questions career path and happiness
DEAR ABBY: I’m ashamed to admit that I’m envious of my younger brother’s recent success. He got into a fantastic medical program, and once he’s completed it, I’m sure he’ll get a great job with loads of perks. I am proud of him and I do love him, but I can’t deny my jealousy. I […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Choose to concentrate on those you love, places you find intriguing and pastimes that lift your spirits.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Williams, 43; Eric Stonestreet, 52; Adam Sandler, 57; Hugh Grant, 63. Happy Birthday: Choose what you want by using your intelligence, following your heart and initiating the changes necessary to turn your ideas into something tangible. Let mistakes remind you what not to do and you’ll easily sail through […]
Posted inEncore
Dance to the Rockin’ Recons at Poland Spring Resort Sept. 16
The Lewiston-Auburn-based band will be offering their mix of hits from the ’50s to the ’80s.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Ani DiFranco plans Waterville Opera House concert
Ani Difranco will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Widely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani DiFranco is the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the first artists to create her own record label in 1990. While she has been known […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 8
100 Years Ago: 1923 One of the interesting novelties of the season, a fashion show displaying the latest and most impressive styles in women’s clothing will be held next Thursday and Friday evenings in the Empire Theatre. The picture will be “Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife,” featuring Gloria Swanson-most stylishly dressed woman in the movies. She unques- […]
Posted inDear Abby
Introvert wants to avoid planned outing with group
DEAR ABBY: I am in a group of friends who are mainly from the same country. We bond pretty well and occasionally spend time together. We mostly communicate by text in a chat group. Once in a while I get messages from them — mostly greetings or chats about general stuff, but nothing personal. I’m […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Refuse to let anyone disrupt your plans or confuse you with debatable information.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pink, 44; David Arquette, 52; Brooke Burke, 52; Neko Case, 53. Happy Birthday: Target your goal and stay on track. Your dedication to making your dreams come true will prove fruitful through your will to do your best. Clear the passage forward by preparing your path behind closed doors. Secrecy […]
Posted inDr. Roach
How fibromuscular dysplasia affects the kidneys
DEAR DR. ROACH: Have you ever heard of “fibromuscular dysplasia”? My mom was diagnosed with this blood disorder and understands that there is no known medical procedure to treat it. She claims this is a blood disease that is affecting her kidneys, and she had a stent placed near the opening of her kidney to […]
Posted inSun Spots
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society to present Golden Paw Humane Awards
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will host its first Golden Paw Humane Awards on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Royal Oak Room on Bates Street in Lewiston. There will be a social hour with a silent auction and photo booth from 5-6 p.m. followed by an Italian dinner buffet by Grazi to […]