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 […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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.”
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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 inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Witness what others do and say and assess situations before you engage.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate McKinnon, 41; Julie Chen, 55; Gabrielle Reece, 55; Rowan Atkinson, 70. Happy Birthday: Explore the possibilities and consider utilizing your resources to achieve your goals. Ask questions and verify the information before you begin something new or commit to anything that requires your time, money or energy. Use only […]
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. […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 6
100 Years Ago: 1925 A departure from the usual routine in the ninth grade domestic science classes, is the serving of dinners to guests of the class on different evenings. The dinners are prepared under the direction of the class teacher, Miss Edith Wiggins. The girls, however, do all the work of preparing and serving […]
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 inSun Spots
Yes, AARP tax assistance will return
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the Dec. 16 Sun Spots, Gene from Lewiston asked about AARP assisting with tax returns again this year. Services will be available at the same place and times as last year. Anyone who has questions can call 513-3170 and listen to the voicemail message for up-to-date information. — No name, no […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Exude positivity, use your imagination and salute those who speak your language and live your dream.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: January Jones, 47; Bradley Cooper, 50; Carrie Ann Inaba, 57; Diane Keaton, 79. Happy Birthday: Let your creativity lead the way and spice up your dialogue to ensure you grab the spotlight when presenting what you want to convey. When you want to get ahead, strategy is everything, but so […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife’s natural hair color upsets dye-loving husband
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 16 years and have what I consider to be a happy marriage. My question concerns ongoing conversations we have been having about my hair color. The first couple of years we were together, my hair was gray, and then I dyed it red. While I […]