The Auburn Community Concert Band will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, Jan. 8, in preparation for the group’s 2025 summer concert season. This is an ideal opportunity for former high school and college band members to again experience the enjoyment of making music and performing in front of large audiences. Interested musicians have until Jan. 22 […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Old friend’s inappropriate behavior makes waves
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend, “Doug,” I’ve known for 30 years. I moved away, but we get together once or twice a year. I’ve known his wife longer than him and watched their son grow up, attending his sports activities when visiting and contributing to school fundraising activities. He’s a good kid. I’ve recently […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Low iron stores due to thalassemia call for an evaluation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am Greek and have thalassemia minor. In general, my red blood cells are much smaller than typical ones, and my iron content is significantly low. Every time I see a different doctor who prescribes a blood test, they always emphasize that my iron content is low and that I should take […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Implement your plans quickly before someone outmaneuvers you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Renner, 54; Nicolas Cage, 61; Katie Couric, 68; David Caruso, 69. Happy Birthday: Take charge, lay down ground rules and create a schedule that helps fulfill your goals and dreams. Putting your happiness on someone else’s bucket list will fall short of your expectations. Take responsibility and map out […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 7
100 Years Ago: 1925 L. M. Linnell of Gardiner, Maine lays claim to being the oldest Shriner in the United States. To the Lewiston Journal reporter when seen at his Pray street home Mr. Linnell said “I recently saw by a newspaper that a man in the State of Ohio claimed to be the oldest […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Where can partially-full cans of paint be disposed?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please identify who will accept partially-full cans of paint for disposal? Apparently, Lewiston Public Works does not receive them. Thanks for all the information that you share with the community! — Paul, Lewiston ANSWER: If the paint is still good, you may want to offer it as a donation to […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Waterville Opera House plans Jan. 11 Julia Gagnon concert
Gagnon gained national acclaim after placing in the top seven performers of the 22nd season of “American Idol.”
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival concert to be featured on Maine Public Classical’s Maine Stage
The second concert from the past season of the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will be broadcast at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, on Maine Public Classical’s Maine Stage. This concert was originally performed on July 23 at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. The Program will feature: FOSS: Three American Pieces for Flute and Piano ARENSKY: […]
Posted inDear Abby
Friendship declines with distance after couple relocates
DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, after six years of marriage, my husband and I moved 3,000 miles away from everyone I knew. I wasn’t in favor of the move and never felt at home in the new city, but I tried to make the best of it. We struggled financially the entire time because of […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Elderly man weighs 84 pounds decades after stomach removal
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is 18 years a record for living without a stomach? A family member had stomach cancer when he was 70 and had his stomach removed. He consulted with a dietician and has been able to eat small but frequent meals and take enzymes, vitamins, and other things. But slowly, he lost weight. […]