100 Years Ago: 1920 The Jordan Scientific Society held a regular meeting in its headquarters in Carnegie Science Hall, at Bates College Wednesday evening. Mr. Costello, of the Lewiston Sun, gave an Instructive talk on “Gathering in the News.” He had some interesting excerpts from articles of the London Times, of one hundred years ago, […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Sewer invites others to help restock face mask boxes along Lewiston street
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In downtown Lewiston, there are marked boxes where free face masks are offered. I thought I should do my part to help stop the spread of the virus so I am making masks and putting them into these boxes. Every time I’ve gone to drop off more masks, the boxes have been […]
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Posted inEncore
Oxford County social worker writes children’s book
Elizabeth Hartford, a social worker who lives in Woodstock, has written “The Bear and the Chair,” a fun book for children to learn coping skills. She is on a mission to help children manage stress. Based on a real-life bear and chair, this sweet book teaches early readers a “Bear Skill” for handling anxiety. The […]
Posted inEncore
Long-forgotten correspondence between two famous Maine authors published in collection
DAMARISCOTTA — The book world rarely sees a new book with such an unusual history as “Chickens, Gin, and a Maine Friendship: The Correspondence of E. B. White and Edmund Ware Smith.” New work by a famous, long-deceased writer is big news. But two such writers in the same book? This book comprises correspondence between […]
Posted inEncore
Maine author publishes book of WWII pilot’s letters
The book is a collection of letters written by the author’s uncle before he died in World War II
Posted inDr. Roach
No reason this West Nile patient should skip the flu vaccine
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a paraplegic due to complications from the West Nile virus. I am getting conflicting information from my health care providers concerning flu shots. My primary care doctor says that the flu shots are contraindicated for West Nile victims; my pharmacist says the vaccinations are OK; and my hematologist is unsure. I would […]
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No reason this West Nile patient should skip the flu vaccine
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a paraplegic due to complications from the West Nile virus. I am getting conflicting information from my health care providers concerning flu shots. My primary care doctor says that the flu shots are contraindicated for West Nile victims; my pharmacist says the vaccinations are OK; and my hematologist is […]
Posted inDear Abby
Ex comes back for a second chance after being rejected
DEAR ABBY: My ex had a prior relationship with my cousin “Earl.” When she talked about her past relationships, a common theme emerged. Her partners were emotionally abusive — cheating, berating her, throwing rage fits where they screamed in her face and threw things. My own history is similar. My partners have done the same […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Be upfront and get those you care about involved in your plans
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Milla Jovovich, 45; Bill Pullman, 67; Eugene Levy, 74; Ernie Hudson, 75. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to the way you present yourself to the world. The little changes you make will fetch compliments that boost your confidence this year. Trust in what you know and how you do things before […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 17
100 Years Ago: 1920 The Lewiston and Auburn Hebrew Ladies’ Charity Association will give a Whist at their hall on Lisbon Street the evening of Dec 19. 50 Years Ago: 1970 The Auburn Dress Code committee held an organizational meeting Friday afternoon at Chamberlain School and members were handed the results of a survey conducted at Edward Little […]