DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange #5 will honor Town Clerk Judy Akers with the Grange Community Service Award for 49 years of service to the town of Poland on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. A light meal will be provided. We hope for a big turnout of townspeople to show their appreciation to Judy. […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: If you take on too much, you’ll fall short. Prioritize, and you will keep your goals doable. Protect your reputation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Schilling, 39; Jonathan Rhys Meyers, 46; Cassandra Clare, 50; Maya Rudolph, 51. Happy Birthday: Indecisiveness will stand between you and the success you want. Refuse to let others confuse you or hold you back. Do your due diligence, be resourceful and find a way to make your dreams come […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 27
100 Years Ago: 1923 Suspended by his foot from an airplane 1,000 feet in the air, George M. Sparks, noted “daredevil,” narrowly escaped falling to his death while practicing a new balancing feat on the tip of the upper wing of the airplane, above their landing field on upper Main street, Lewiston, Friday morning. It […]
Posted inDear Abby
Neighbor becomes intruder in couple’s lives and home
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Pete,” and I have been together four years. During the pandemic, he moved to my hometown, and we live together. Last year, he befriended a man who lives across the street. This neighbor had been a civil-service employee but took early retirement and is undergoing treatment for PTSD. Originally, I was […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Fiber supplements with psyllium OK’d for long-term daily use
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been having constipation issues and allergic reactions to some food for so long. When I do research on these issues, I look for natural ways to heal my body. But one of the most debated topics I see is on psyllium husk and whether you are able to take it daily […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Roofing recommendation, reader requests hardwood floor refinishing
DEAR SUNSPOTS: Regarding the July 24 Sun Spots about roofing, I’ve just had my roof completely reshingled and am happy to forward my recommendation to your readers. Don Darling, of Darling & Son’s Roofing (https://www.darlingandsonconstruction.com/, 576-2585) and his crew did an outstanding job of stripping the old shingles, applying a new ice and water shield, underlayment […]
Posted inEncore
Painter Andree Benoist joins Gallery 302
Andree Benoist is a watercolor artist who discovered painting later in life. Born and raised on the coast of New Jersey, water and boats have been attractive subjects for her. Since spending most of her time now in the foothills of the White Mountains in Cornish, rural life appears frequently in her work as do […]
Posted inEncore
Denny Breau to bring his talents to Music for Mavis series
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo music series presents our much beloved country music recording artist Denny Breau from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at the gazebo in Turner. “Denny’s rhythmically flawless and dazzlingly clear style allows him to do amazing things with a six-string guitar. He first draws in an audience with […]
Posted inEncore
Music for Mavis to host Chris Poulson and the Social Club
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo music series presents Chris Poulson and the Social Club from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the gazebo in Turner. This fun group of musicians plays jazzy folk music on guitar, flute, piano and flute, with vocals includes Lefty McAuslin on saxaphone, Frank Dionne on piano and […]
Posted inEncore
Krysia Tripp and Judy Saiki will wrap up Chamber Music Series season
Denmark Arts Center