The musical “Little Women,” the second production of the 83rd season, will open Thursday, April 20 at Community Little Theatre in Auburn. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 semi-autobiographical novel and with a book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, and music by Jason Howland, this musical has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 11: ‘Picks cop’s housewife to sell fake maple syrup to’
Read more about April 11, 1933, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 With warmer weather the last few days the motorists have thawed out their cars in winter storage and already Union Square in late afternoon looks like midsummer. We are facing Increased traffic with more cars on the streets and more necessary than […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Marriage is strained by MIL’s gambling addiction
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been happily married for 28 years. We rarely have a problem we can’t settle, but I’m stymied over this issue. His 72-year-old mother took up gambling several years back, and it has become an issue. Over the past year, she has been asking us for “loans” of $300 […]
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Create opportunities, be the mastermind behind your plans and play to win.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tricia Helfer, 49; Jennifer Esposito, 50; Bill Irwin, 73; Joel Grey, 91. Happy Birthday: Put your thinking cap on and you’ll discover what you want to do next. Do your research, ask questions and be open to suggestions. Following your heart and doing something you love are within reach if […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Finding the next steps after continuous low iron diagnoses
DEAR DR ROACH: My mother is 82. About two years ago, she was diagnosed with low iron. All tests came back negative. She can’t tolerate an iron infusion and is allergic to iron pills and/or vitamins with iron. She eats foods that are high in iron, like liver, and drinks a little bit of red […]
Posted inSun Spots
Optimists: Three area clubs asking for volunteers for Earth Day cleanup
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston–Auburn Optimist Club, Gray-New Gloucester Optimist Club, and Tri Town Optimist Club for Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland ask you to join us by volunteering for one hour on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, to pick up trash in your neighborhood. Just commit to a minimum of one hour to pick […]
Posted inEncore
UMF presents ‘Primordial Soup,’ capstone exhibition of senior visual arts students
“Primordial Soup,” the capstone exhibition of students in the senior class of the bachelor of arts in visual arts, is on display through Saturday, May 6, at the Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington. An opening celebration will take place from from 4:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 6. “Primordial Soup” […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 10: ‘First jurywomen serving in Auburn’
Read more about April 10, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Good progress is being made on the Lewiston-Armory-Auditorium building. The roof is now nearly completed and a few weeks more will see the brickwork finished. 50 Years Ago: 1973 (photo from Sun) Some of Lewiston’s Pine Tree Warriors are standing proud […]
Posted inDear Abby
Dad’s parade of wives leaves grown child cold
DEAR ABBY: I am a 23-year-old child of divorce. For nine months, my father has been dating a woman he was seeing while still married to my stepmother. My youngest brother (age 19) and I have yet to meet her. If they marry, this will be Dad’s third marriage. While I love him, he deeply […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Work alongside people as dedicated and eager as you to reach your goal. A partnership looks inviting.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alex Pettyfer, 33; Shay Mitchell, 36; Dion Phaneuf, 38; Jasika Nicole, 43. Happy Birthday: Do research and build opportunities that will lead you to your goals. Stick to your plans and exhaust every effort to make your dreams come true. Your diligence and flexibility will guide you in a direction […]