CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Milla Jovovich, 47; Bill Pullman, 69; Eugene Levy, 76; Ernie Hudson, 77. Happy Birthday: Head in a positive direction with an optimistic attitude. Be willing to take the time to reap the rewards and enjoy the benefits. Say no to negativity, poor influences or those trying to take advantage of […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Time has opened wounds instead of healing them
DEAR ABBY: We moved from Indiana to Florida 30 years ago. Ten years later, I moved back for a job, but returned to Florida after 9/11. I recently received a letter from a friend telling me that I hadn’t visited Indiana in 14 years. This friend, who has been in a long-standing relationship for 40 […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 16: ‘Lewiston girl hurt when car turns turtle’
Read more about Dec. 16, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. ‘100 Years Ago: 1922 The Christmas Social of the Be-Square and Daggett clubs will be held at the Blue Triangle on Thursday at 8 o’clock. Every member is asked to come in costume as this will be a Children’s party and to bring a 10-cent […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Not everyone will be honest about their opinions or feelings. Expect to be misled if you don’t ask questions and verify facts.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hallee Hirsh, 35; Benjamin Bratt, 59; Sam Robards, 61; Billy Gibbons, 73. Happy Birthday: Take a practical approach to life, lend a helping hand and participate rather than stand on the sidelines. Be upfront, honest and kind, and don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself and your rights. Put […]
Posted inDr. Roach
X-rays are the best bet for an exact diagnosis of arthritis
DEAR DR. ROACH: How do I know if I have arthritis? My left leg makes a slight cracking noise in my knee when I walk down the stairs, but no pain. However, when I go for a long drive, I limp when getting out of the car, which kind of goes away and does not […]
Posted inDear Abby
Choose the right time for sharing words of sympathy
DEAR ABBY: My father passed away a couple of years ago, and my mother passed on recently. I have noticed something that I would like to share with your readers. When I came back to work after the funeral, many well-meaning friends and co-workers approached me to express their sympathy. Instead of a short message […]
Posted inSun Spots
Free packages of COVID-19 test kits available by ordering online
DEAR SUN SPOTS: How can I order the free COVID-19 tests that are being sent out in packages of five? — Doreen, no town ANSWER: Go to https://accesscovidtests.org/ and put in your ZIP code. It’s easy and each household can get the package of five each month. You’ll get a text verification with an order […]
Posted inEncore
‘Sing! It’s Christmas’ returns to Chocolate Church
The Chocolate Church, decorated with its finest Christmas decorations, will be filled with people of all ages to enjoy the return of the “Sing! It’s Christmas,” a community sing-a-long, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, on the main stage. In addition to the community sing-along for seasonal favorites, there are specialty acts and individual […]
Posted inEncore
Bow and String Band to perform seasonal music at Oasis of Music
The Bow and String Band will perform the seasonal music of Michel Corette at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. The Bow and String Band is comprised of Greg and Jessie Boardman, violins; Linda Vaillancourt, viola; Mark Nordberg, viola da gamba; and Scott Vaillancourt, […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Dec. 15: ‘Unwanted birthday drink gets Bickford into trouble’
Read more about Dec. 15, 1947, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Many Lewiston businessmen are behind a plan to close side street hills at certain hours of the day to give the kids a chance to coast without the danger of being run into. It is impossible as long as a “Kid […]