DEAR SUN SPOTS: There’s an old, arched bridge on Chestnut Street in Lewiston that crosses one of the canals. I noticed today that it is called Wiseman Bridge. Who was Wiseman? — Steve, no town ANSWER: In March 2014, Sun Journal freelancer Dave Sargent wrote a thorough, fascinating story about this historic bridge and the […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Two nights of comedy at CBU
Come see live stand-up comedy presented by The River Comics Comedy Productions at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, and on Saturday, Jan. 15, in the back room at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. Comedians Kevin Ryan, Max Ater, Leonard Kimble, Crystal Bernard, Matt Kaye, and Kendra Dawsey will perform Friday in a showcase of […]
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One Longfellow Square to host Loudon Wainwright III
A Loudon Wainwright III concert is planned for 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. in Portland. Here’s a chance to see the patriarch of a very musical family. Wainwright’s 2010 album “High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project” won him a Grammy for best traditional folk album, and […]
Posted inDear Abby
Partner cast aside amid man’s personal struggles
DEAR ABBY: For the past three years I’ve been with a man I believe is the love of my life. Early on, he admitted to a porn addiction that has plagued him his entire life and sabotaged past relationships. With my support, he began his first real attempt at recovery, which included a team of […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Compression stockings to the rescue
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 86-year-old mother has swollen ankles. Usually, her ankles will swell only in the summertime, but this year they have not deflated. A blood test this year indicated that she had low sodium, so her cardiologist told her to reduce her water/fluid intake and increase her salt intake (by drinking V-8 juice). […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 13
100 Years Ago: 1922 Ice-harvesting in this vicinity is in full swing. The ice is estimated at about 15 to 18 inches in thickness. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The Sons of Italy met Tuesday evening at the College Road clubrooms and paid special tribute to Mrs.Joseph Piselli, a long-time active member who was celebrating her […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Taking a step into unknown territory can be daunting if you haven’t done your research
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Liam Hemsworth, 32; Orlando Bloom, 45; Patrick Dempsey, 56; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 61. Happy Birthday: Stay on track, keep your life simple and put a solid plan in place before you initiate a change. A thoughtful approach to life and how you live, coupled with being mindful of others, will help […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader wants to find driver who lost item from truck in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Thursday, Jan. 6, I was driving in Lewiston on Pleasant Street from Webber Avenue and an item fell off the back of a white truck turning from Pleasant Street onto South Avenue. I picked up the item and was not able to find him by the time I got back into […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man’s anger begins to boil over in everyday exchanges
DEAR ABBY: I am becoming more and more irritated with people. My fuse is short and I’m prone to bursts of anger. Today I watched another driver run a red light, and I proceeded to honk my horn, lower my window and give the guy my middle finger. (Yeah, I know it was risky, but […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Dementia caused by fish oil Not likely
DEAR DR. ROACH: Since I suffer from age-associated cognitive impairment, I read with interest an advertisement that claims that this condition may be caused by fish oil, which I have been taking regularly for many years. That ad says that “a highly-acclaimed MD” states that today’s low-grade supermarket fish oil is causing the surge in […]