DEAR ABBY: My best friend “Owen’s” wife, “Shirley,” is a narcissist, and she’s driving everyone away from him. They have been married for 10 years. I’ve known Owen since high school. He has always been a quiet, easygoing guy. Shirley is a nightmare. She has berated him at work and has left him by himself […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Severe osteoporosis in woman requires infusion therapy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old woman who still works full-time as a teacher. I have osteoporosis and have had two bone scans. My latest scan showed a slight deterioration from the first two years ago. My T-score in my spine went from -2.2 to -2.6. It was recommended by my endocrinologist that I […]
Salvation Army Toy Drive, caroling scheduled Friday at Auburn Mall
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a Salvation Army Toy Drive starting at 11 a.m. Friday at the Auburn Mall. Please bring an unwrapped toy to put under the Christmas tree and stop by to join us for Christmas carols. See any Red Hat Lady by the tree. – Jacquie, no town ANSWER: Another L-A tradition […]
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol to be staged at Theater at Monmouth
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol by Tom Mula is planned for Nov. 23 through Dec. 3, at Theater at Monouth, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Performances are set for 7:30 pm. Nov. 23, 24, 25, 30, Dec. 1 and 2 7:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 25, 26, Dec. 2 and 3. “Marley was dead, to […]
Man strives to put mother’s lies behind him
DEAR ABBY: I was born 40 years ago and raised by my mother to believe that her husband was my birth father. She divorced him and raised me while receiving court-awarded child support, based on her insistence to all involved that she had not had an affair. As the years went on, it became increasingly […]
Looking Back on Nov. 16
100 Years Ago: 1923 Seven new cottages have been added to the summer colony at Popham Beach this season – a good healthy growth. 50 Years Ago: 1973 The Lewiston-Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce has begun the installation of Christmas decorations on streets throughout the downtown shopping district. The plastic bells, along with the other […]
Pisces:Let discipline lead the way, and you’ll figure out how to use your skills, knowledge and experience to reach your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kimberly J. Brown, 39; Maggie Gyllenhaal, 46; Martha Plimpton, 53; Marg Helgenberger, 65. Happy Birthday: Look for opportunities, make changes that position you to reach your goal and follow your heart. Happiness is your responsibility, and doing what makes you feel good about yourself will ensure you reach your expectations. […]
Center for Wisdom’s Women requests cold weather gear
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The weather is turning cold and the Center for Wisdom’s Women in Lewiston is looking for donations of women’s winter coats and jackets, gloves, hats and boots. We need all sizes (no children’s items, please). The center at 97 Blake St. (behind Healy Terrace Apartments) is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9 […]
Live music at Mixers this weekend
Northern Groove will play at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays a little bit of everything including songs by Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Pat Benatar, Elle King, Bruno Mars, The Doobie Bros, Gloria Gaynor, Megan Trainor, Pitbull, Maren Morris, Rick Springfield, Gretchen […]
Portland Symphony Orchestra to present ‘Magic of Christmas’
The 44th annual holiday tradition continues to delight