DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for obituaries of the soldiers from Sabattus who were killed in action in World War II. I have five names: Alphee V. Caron, Lewis V. Flanders, Emilien Fontaine, Adrien Roux and Clarence Elmon Tyler. The Sabattus American Legion is doing a project for Memorial Day, and it would be […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Carl Testa to perform for Make-A-Wish Maine fundraiser at Mixers
Pianist and vocalist Carl Testa brings his one-of-a-kind performance to benefit Make-A-Wish Maine from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, May 27, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. You can request a song with tip. Bands he covers include Toby Keith, Ray Charles, Elton John, Billy Joel, The Eagles, The Beatles, Coldplay, The Killers, Tom Petty, […]
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UMF Spring Mainstage Production features online performance of ‘Rogues Gallery’ April 1-3
The University of Maine at Farmington recently announced the opening of its Spring Mainstage Production, “Rogues’ Gallery” by Oscar, Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley. These live, online performances will be available via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 1 and 2 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3. Shanley, wrote […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 26
100 Years Ago: 1922 Strawberries are now selling as low as 25 cents for a quart box. 50 Years Ago: 1972 A tea honoring Auburn’s retiring teachers was held at Fairview School Wednesday afternoon, sponsored by the Auburn Teachers Association. Those honored and the school they are retiring from: Elizabeth Duplisea, Fairview; Lillian Kelley, Edward Little […]
Posted inDear Abby
Abuse victim can’t get mother to see truth
DEAR ABBY: One of my siblings was abused as a child. In turn, he abused me when he was a pre-teen and into his teens. It stopped when he got a girlfriend at the age of 14. This was news to my parents. Now that the cat is out of the bag, I have tried […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Reader mystified by sudden reaction to corn and oats
Dear Dr. Roach: Please advise: Do our bodies “reject” certain foods as we get older? I am a healthy, slender 70-year-old woman on no medications. For several years now, I can’t eat anything made of corn or oats (to name a couple). I get an irritation in my throat and mucus buildup, which drives me […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Build momentum and move quickly. Strive to finish what you start, and win over people who have something to contribute to your long-term plans.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Helena Bonham Carter, 56; Lenny Kravitz, 58; Pam Grier, 73; Stevie Nicks, 74. Happy Birthday: Forward motion, a positive attitude, and trusting and believing in yourself will lead to a brighter future. Your insight, experience and knowledge will set you apart and help you find your way into the hearts […]
Posted inSun Spots
Work on Auburn Little League field expected to be done in fall 2023
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the second year there seems to be absolutely no work being done to complete the Auburn Suburban Little League fields on Stevens Mills Road. What is the problem? Has the project been abandoned? What a shame. It seems to have started off so well, and lots of land has already been […]
Posted inEncore
Metal legends Anvil to launch US tour in Auburn
Metal legends Anvil will kick off their Impact is Imminent US Tour with show starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, at The 1800 Club in Auburn. Also appearing will be Maine’s own Ascent to Power and White Wizzard from Los Angeles, and Midnite Hellion from New York. Formed in 1978, Anvil is a […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 25
100 Years Ago: 1922 The regular meeting of the Lake View Club met Saturday evening, May 20. at Lake View Grange Hall. The meeting was called to order by the president. It was decided to have a five-cent collection at each meeting. Rev. T. Ernest Ham gave an interesting talk, which was appreciated very much. […]