DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to have contact information for any people who do furniture upholstery work in the greater Androscoggin area. — Tookie, Lewiston ANSWER: This has been a very popular request over the years. In the Rolodex I have Liberty Bell Furniture Repair & Upholstery in Windham. You can contact them at […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
The Only Hope returns to take the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 4, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays songs by Black Sabbath, Maroon 5, The Foo Fighters, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more. On Saturday, March 5, Heartless, the ultimate New England tribute to Ann Wilson, will play at 9 […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
River Arts to feature paintings by volunteers
River Arts is presenting the paintings of artists who volunteer weekly in the Damariscotta gallery, located at 36 Elm Street Plaza. These women have provided excellent support to the non-profit organization through their dedicated service. The River Room display of six unique mediums by six artists will run through March 16. Helen Warner of Newcastle […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 3
100 Years Ago: 1922 The City Manager of Auburn announced that he received notification from the State Highway Commission Friday afternoon of confirmation of the State Aid road work to be done in Auburn this summer. This work will include the completion of Minot Avenue pavement, where it leaves of at Third Avenue, as far […]
Posted inDear Abby
Drug abuse and bad finances derail caregiver’s life
DEAR ABBY: I’m conflicted about a relationship I have developed with a 77-year-old lady I’ll call “Martha.” I have been acting as her caregiver. For the first three years, I was addicted to pain pills, which Martha and I both get. I was so strung out I didn’t realize what kind of person she was. […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Here’s what happens after a high PSA result
Dear Doctor Roach: I’m a 91-year-old male who has had excellent health all of my life. I’m very active for my age, as I play golf twice a week, workout at the local gym once or twice a week and walk about 1/2 mile once to twice a week, including a rather steep grade. At […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Think for yourself and proceed with your plans, regardless of temptation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Biel, 40; Julie Bowen, 52; Tone Loc, 56; Jackie Joyner-Kersee, 60. Happy Birthday: Draw on all your resources. Be a leader, and incorporate your experience, knowledge and skills into making your life and future better. Consider the possibilities, and aim to make your dreams come true. Opportunity knocks, and […]
Posted inCommunity, Encore
Maine photographer to hold photo project workshops
AUGUSTA — Maine photographer Séan Alonzo Harris’s “Light Confirms My Reality,” a community-based photo project and exhibition in collaboration with faculty and students at the University of Maine at Augusta and the Charles Danforth Gallery, is scheduled to be on view Wednesday, March 9, through Thursday, March 31, at the 46 University Drive gallery. The […]
Posted inSun Spots
Recommendation for housekeeping service includes pets, too
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing in response to the Feb. 21 letter from Jackie who is seeking a housekeeper service. I would like to recommend MZ Cleaning at 145 Lisbon St., Lewiston, phone number 713-7161. This is a family-run, local cleaning service that does commercial, residential and post-construction cleaning. The business is owned and […]
Posted inCommunity, Encore, Things to Do
UMaine at Farmington writers series to feature Grace Talusan
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is set to present award-winning writer Grace Talusan as the program’s fifth reader of the season. Talusan will read from her work at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 10, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center on South Street. The reading is free and open […]