100 Years Ago: 1922 The Girls Friendly club of the Sixth Street Church met with Miss Edith Dunn of Seventh Street, Auburn, Monday evening. After a short business meeting with the new officers in the chairs, a social hour was enjoyed and refreshments were served by the hostess. There were 20 present. The next meeting […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Update information, and carry on with confidence. Refuse to let what others do distract you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zayn Malik, 29; Erinn Westbrook, 34; Oliver Platt, 62; Kirstie Alley, 71. Happy Birthday: Evaluate your living arrangements, and do whatever it takes to add to your comfort and convenience. A healthy state of mind will ensure that you do your best in every aspect of life. Gravitate toward the […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Danville Junction Grange offering takeout-only supper as fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The monthly bean suppers at Danville Junction Grange have been popular with Sun Spots readers for many years. However, with COVID-19 ramping up, we are unable to provide these so we are doing the next best thing. On Saturday, Jan. 22, we will hold a takeout-only bean and casserole supper, the proceeds […]
Posted inDear Abby
Pandemic marriage’s first year leaves wife dreading a second
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I got married during the pandemic in a short ceremony. Our first year of marriage has been less a honeymoon than a nightmare. He tends to be hotheaded. He fights dirty with name-calling, which he had occasionally done previously, but since we’ve been living together, it happens more often. We […]
Posted inDr. Roach
For coffee benefits, it doesn’t matter if it’s caffeinated or decaf
DEAR DR. ROACH: I switched from drinking caffeinated coffee to Swiss water process decaffeinated coffee about two years ago. The reason I switched to decaf is that I was experiencing dizziness when I would get out of bed at night to use the restroom. The dizziness lasted for only a few seconds, but it was […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Jan. 11
100 Years Ago: 1921 Lewiston and Auburn Rotarians and their women guests will meet on January 19th at the Mansion House, Poland Spring. The afternoon will be given over to sports. Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock and Herbert C. Wilson of Worcester, Mass., the district governor, will speak. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Pitch-In 4H […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: The way you handle others will display your nerve to be a leader. Stop worrying about what others think
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Peet, 50; Mary J. Blige, 51; Kim Coles, 60; Naomi Judd, 76. Happy Birthday: Embrace change, and turn your ideas into opportunities. Take the plunge, and live up to your expectations. Step outside your comfort zone. Trust yourself, not someone else. Make this year memorable, and you’ll gain insight […]
Posted inSun Spots
Nursing home resident needs EZ grip puzzles for therapy, enjoyment
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I work at Montello Manor and we have a resident who loves to do puzzles. She has arthritis and needs the EZ grip puzzles. She has done all the puzzles we have. If any of your readers have EZ grip puzzles they are no longer using, I know she would love them. […]
Posted inEncore
Maine Event Comedy presents Carolyn Plummer at Johnson Hall
Maine Event Comedy presents 15-year comedy veteran Carolyn Plummer at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, at Johnson Hall Theater in Gardiner. The show will also feature Cher Lynn and Mike Gray. The show is for ages 21-plus and will contain adult language and content. Plummer pulls material from life’s hum-drum, day-to-day monotony – and […]
Posted inEncore
Artist Emilee Harper featured in Gritty’s Art & Ale Window
The beautiful and intricate work of artist Emilee Harper featured in the Gritty’s Art and Ale Window in Auburn. Her work will be on display through February. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Harper has been creating art since she was a child. Encouraged by her father, also an artist, she attended Maine College of Art […]