DEAR ABBY: I was deeply hurt after going to a barbecue at my oldest daughter’s home. It was to celebrate my granddaughter’s fourth birthday. My daughter’s husband is from Thailand. He barbecued beautiful dishes of shrimp and something that looked like a gigantic crawfish. While my daughter is accustomed to and enjoys this food, she […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Go the distance and leave nothing to chance
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Phillip Phillips, 31; Kristen Johnston, 54; Gary Cole, 65; Sophia Loren, 87. Happy Birthday: Use your imagination and be open to suggestions, and you’ll find new ways to solve problems. The insight you gain into what others are experiencing will help you understand how best to use your strengths to […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 20
100 Years Ago: 1921 Members and prospective members of the Martindale Country Club are asked to attend the gathering at the clubhouse on Wednesday, the 21st. A golf tournament will be held in the afternoon, and a dance in the evening, and everybody has been assured of a good time. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The […]
Posted inSun Spots
Would Renys open a store in Lewiston-Auburn area?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have noticed the time and temperature displays are not functioning on several branches of Androscoggin Bank. Is this a permanent change? — No name, no town ANSWER: Unfortunately, Androscoggin Bank has had issues with getting the appropriate replacement parts for the digital displays you’re concerned about and that we’ve all taken […]
Posted inDear Abby
New couple emerges following pair of divorces
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I hope you can answer a question for us. Two couples we were extremely close with for more than 10 years were divorced two and three years ago. We have just been told that Husband A has been secretly dating Wife B for six months. Wife A and Wife B […]
Posted inHoroscope
VIRGO: Take the plunge by trying something different,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Zegers, 37; Jimmy Fallon, 47; Sanaa Lathan, 50; Trisha Yearwood, 57. Happy Birthday: Assess your life. Develop a plan to improve your mind, body and soul. The decisions you make will encourage you to follow your heart and achieve personal and spiritual growth. It’s time to put yourself first […]
Posted inDear Abby
Couple wrestles with communication breakdowns
DEAR ABBY: I love my wife very much, but we are, unfortunately, having a communication/interpretation issue. She is inquisitive and asks a lot of questions. I become defensive when I’m questioned. Sometimes I feel it shows a lack of confidence or trust in me. My wife says I am being too sensitive. There are times […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
The Public Theatre to open for Manhattan Short Film Festival
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre will officially welcome people back to the 31 Maple St. theatre at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 and 25 for the 24th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test and the wearing of a mask while in the building will be required to attend. Ten […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Oshima Brothers concert set for Bath
Oshima Brother will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, at 804 Washington St. in Bath. The folk, acoustic pop, Americana duo was raised in a musical family in rural Maine, the brothers have honed a harmony-rich blend of contemporary folk and acoustic pop. On stage, Sean and […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Sept. 18
100 Years Ago: 1921 Saturday morning found the house nearly sold out for the Sousa concert in Lewiston, Tuesday evening, and Mr. Pettingill is arranging to have all the extra seats put in along the sides that can be managed. He has engaged a train of electric cars to bring the band from Augusta to […]