CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Missy Franklin, 27; Kenan Thompson, 44; Bono, 62; Donovan, 76. Happy Birthday: Use your resources to your advantage. Dedicate some time to reflect on the type of life you want to live. Express your desire to strive for balance and equality to ensure you spend as much time enjoying life […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Lewiston library to host author of ‘The Miraculous Flight of Owen Leach’
LEWISTON — Author, librarian, and freelance-editor Jennifer Dupree is set to celebrate the release of her novel, “The Miraculous Flight of Owen Leach.” The free event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. “The Miraculous Flight of Owen Leach” is a novel about what it means […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Washer and dryer needed for warming center at Auburn church
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a letter of thanks. I had written a letter to Sun Spots (March 22) regarding our weekend Warming Center at the First Universalist Church of Auburn, Unitarian Universalist, asking for an upright freezer so we can store enough food to provide weekend meals. I want to thank Bruce of Mechanic […]
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Concert to support Ukraine planned in Rangeley
A Concert for Ukraine in honor of and in solidarity with the resilient spirit of the Ukrainian People presented by the Rangeley Ecumenical Bell Choir and directed by Sue Downes-Borko will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 13, at the Good Shepherd Church in Rangeley. The Concert will include music by the Rangeley Ringers, […]
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Local photographers featured in CMMC gallery
The work of local photographers Bonita Boothby and Richard Plourde will be on display for the month of May in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Boothby is a self-taught Maine photographer who started taking photos of her parents’ beautiful flower gardens when she was in high […]
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Fiddler Owen Kennedy to play at Oasis of Music
Maine fiddler Owen Kennedy will perform at the Oasis of Music in the lower chapel beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Owen Kennedy is a 16-year-old fiddler whose love of traditional music and enthusiasm for performing has captivated audiences from San Diego to […]
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Looking Back on May 9
100 Years Ago: 1922 The auxiliary of Alden Gayton Post met Monday night with a large attendance. After the business session two birthday parties were held for Mrs. Mary Williams and Mrs. Grace Crockett. Each was presented with a cut glass dish. Refreshments were served. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The Christian Volunteers will meet Wednesday […]
Posted inDear Abby
Couple’s honeymoon plan draws unwanted feedback
DEAR ABBY: My fiance, “Rowan,” and I are getting married this year. It is my second marriage and his first. Rowan has a young son I’ll call “Sean” from a previous relationship. I have a good relationship with Sean, and expressed to Rowan that I’d love to include Sean on our honeymoon, so we can […]
Posted inDr. Roach
PTSD triggers can include medical trauma
DEAR DR. ROACH: I work with a group for people with a type of cancer resistant to chemo or radiation, and many of the members have had to have numerous, life-altering surgeries, including amputations. A member asked whether others had symptoms of PTSD and said two therapists told her that PTSD could not be caused […]