DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in response to a letter in the Oct. 10 Sun Spots. Some years ago, my husband was gifted with his grandmother’s piano. As the years wore on, it could not be tuned, but was still a lovely piece of furniture. Not wanting to discard it, but being unable to use […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Waterville Opera House to host Glenn Miller Orchestra
The Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, in Waterville. The orchestra brings timeless classics like “In the Mood,” “Moonlight Serenade,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” “String of Pearls,” and “Tuxedo Junction” back to the stage. Even 80 years after founding his famous […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Oct. 12
100 Years Ago: 1922 John Barrows and Steve Prince of West Auburn have had their houses wired for electric lights. 50 Years Ago: 1972 A seaplane apparently developed some mechanical trouble over Auburn early Wednesday night, however, it landed safely on the water of Taylor Pond. About 6:30 p.m., Dr. Warren E. Andrews, who has […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband refuses to confront friend who assaulted wife
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s best friend groped my privates several years ago at a party. It was traumatizing. I have never forgotten how abused and dirty it made me feel. I told my husband about it when we got home, but he’d had a lot to drink and told me I must have been imagining […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Consider what’s working for you and head in that direction. Look for opportunities to meet new people and to do something that will make a difference in your community.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Hutcherson, 30; Tyler Blackburn, 36; Dion Johnstone, 47; Hugh Jackman, 54. Happy Birthday: Take care of situations and responsibilities yourself. Don’t rely on others to offer solid advice based on truth and principles. Show discipline in handling health, financial and contractual matters. Consider what’s needed to minimize stress. Take […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Spinal stenosis might be the cause of lower back pains
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an extremely active 79-year-old woman. For at least 10 years, I have had lower back pain. I assumed it was arthritis and ignored it. By June, after an extremely tough exercise class, the intermittent pain became permanent. I called my orthopedic medical practice for an evaluation. The staff took X-rays, […]
Posted inSun Spots
Wales Church Fundraiser, Knitter Wants to Donate Hats and Mittens
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Wales Presbyterian Church Women’s Group is holding its This ‘n That Sale on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 668 Pond Road/Route 132 in Wales. We’ll have yard sale items, baked goods, a silent auction and raffle items, etc. For more information or to donate items (no clothing), […]
Posted inEncore
Indigenous-made films about reciprocity inspire conversation on climate
The films provide insights about how communities have thrived based on mutual actions since time immemorial
Posted inEncore
Sitar music featured at Oasis of Music
American sitarist David Pontbriand will perform at the Oasis of Music from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 19, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. Pontbriand began his journey with the sitar in 1973. His story is an exception to the rule, in that he is entirely self-taught. He is driven by an intuitive and emotive approach […]
