DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 18 years. It’s a second marriage for both of us. He cheated on his ex with me. Soon after we were married, he told me that, given the chance, he would cheat on me, but that I shouldn’t worry because no really pretty woman would […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Avoiding IVs helps avert lymphedema in those with risk factors
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had breast cancer in my right breast when I was 45. I had a lumpectomy, underwent radiation treatments and had seven lymph nodes removed. My breast doctor told me not to use my right arm for any injections, IVs or blood pressure checks. He also advised me to use an elastic […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 30
100 Years Ago: 1923 Members of Lewiston Reading Circle enjoyed a delightful day Tuesday as guests of Mrs. George W. Horne at the Horne cottage at Norway Lake. The day was rainy so there was not much chance for going out-of-doors, but the Hornes have a large boathouse which contains as one of its pleasant […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Take pride in what you do, and don’t stop until you are satisfied with the results.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andy Roddick, 41; Lisa Ling, 50; Cameron Diaz, 51; Michael Chiklis, 60. Happy Birthday: A passionate but disciplined attitude will lead to success this year. Stand tall and march forward with confidence and the will to grow mentally, spiritually and financially. Use your ingenuity to devise ways to use your […]
Posted inSun Spots
Mexico church sponsoring public supper to help rebuild church in Maui
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, at 163 Main St., will serve a public supper Saturday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. with a portion of proceeds going to help rebuild the Waiola UCC Church in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. The 200-year old church, the first Christian church in Lahaina, is one of several that […]
Posted inEncore
Author livestream with J.R. Dawson to be hosted by Lewiston Public Library
Writer and educator J.R. Dawson will be reading from and discussing her debut novel, “The First Bright Thing,” in a livestream event hosted by the Lewiston Public Library at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 14. This virtual only event is free and open to the public. “The First Bright Thing” tells the story of Ringmaster – Rin, […]
Posted inEncore
Three nights of comedy coming to L-A area
Headliner Charlie Nadler joins a stacked lineup of local favorites featuring Sara Poulin, Sarah Coughlin, Mike Levinsky, Mike Bunker, Adam Gropmann, and Nick Gordon at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, at The Great Falls Comedy Club at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. Balderdash Academy improv returns at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, at […]
Posted inEncore
Franco Center announces schedule for 2023-24 season
The Franco Center has announced its 2023-24 calendar of events which include tribute bands, La Rencontre cultural luncheons with entertainment, orchestra, choir, and piano concerts, book talks by authors, the return of its Fright Night scary walks, multiple Christmas shows, comedy shows, and a bellydancing performance. One of those comedy shows is the return of […]
Posted inEncore
Musicians band together to create fundraising concert for Franco Center
Musicians who support the Franco Center’s mission work and the performing arts in general have gotten together to create a fundraiser concert to support the Franco Center. Several members of the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra and musician friends of the Franco Center will perform in this fundraising concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10. “We […]