100 Years Ago: 1921 John Wilson, candidate for mayor of Auburn, and Judge Harry Manger of the municipal court, will speak to the North Auburn Grange Hall at 7.30 o’clock Monday night, upon issues of the campaign. 50 Years Ago: 1971 (from a Journal photo) The Lewiston Exchange club hosted a group of Bates College […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Quarrel puts mother in a tough spot
DEAR ABBY: My two daughters are not speaking to each other. “Amy,” the older, claims her sister started it. “Lisa,” the younger, claims Amy took Lisa’s son out to dinner and never told her. (This happened while he was living with me — another long story.) Amy has had us at her house for Christmas […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Beta blocker is a standard treatment for chest pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: My sister recently had chest pain during exercise and now she is on metoprolol, but the cardiologist hasn’t explained to her the reason for the medication. What could she be on the medicine for? — M.D. ANSWER: There are many reasons for chest pain. It happens both within the heart and in […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Don’t make unnecessary changes that will upset your budget
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Swift, 32; Jamie Foxx, 54; Steve Buscemi, 64; Wendie Malick, 71. Happy Birthday: Get your house in order, and enjoy your surroundings. A positive attitude will help you excel this year and encourage you to make the most out of what you already have. Getting back to the basics […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Don’t make unnecessary changes that will upset your budget Put a limit on spending
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Swift, 32; Jamie Foxx, 54; Steve Buscemi, 64; Wendie Malick, 71. Happy Birthday: Get your house in order, and enjoy your surroundings. A positive attitude will help you excel this year and encourage you to make the most out of what you already have. Getting back to the basics […]
Posted inSun Spots
Volunteers needed for Lewiston meal deliveries
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston Housing Authority is looking for volunteer drivers to pick up groceries and pre-made lunches at local food pantries and deliver them to some of our residents throughout Lewiston. Anyone interested should contact me at 520-4608 or kdavis@lewistonhousing.org. — Kelly, Lewiston ANSWER: Here is a way to make a difference in someone’s […]
Posted inDear Abby
Condition of friends house makes pet sitting difficult
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend I’ll call “Whitney” who asks me to pet sit for her on a fairly regular basis. She’ll usually ask me a week or less before she is going to be leaving. I love animals (I have several of my own), so I continue to do this for her. But […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Deal with domestic issues before someone complains. Arguments won’t solve problems
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mayim Bialik, 46; Madchen Amick, 51; Regina Hall, 51; Jennifer Connelly, 51. Happy Birthday: Let your passion rise to the surface this year, and you will see extraordinary results. Pursuing what moves you most will help you engage in difficult but necessary tasks to reach your goal. Embrace life wholeheartedly, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Winter Solstice Mini-Fest Featuring Matt Flinner & Low Lily
Winter Solstice Mini-Fest will feature Matt Flinner and Low Lily at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. This high energy show will feature instrumentals alongside impeccably arranged songs to celebrate the season. Between them, the musicians play mandolins, guitars, fiddle, banjo, double bass, and sing in […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 11
100 Years Ago: 1921 General Diaz, at the State banquet in his honor at Boston Thursday night, invited Americans to discover the land of Columbus. “In 1492 Columbus discovered America,” he said. “In 1921, I say to you, ‘Come and discover Italy.’” 50 Years Ago: 1971 A program of folk songs will be presented by […]