DEAR SUN SPOTS: Norway High School Alumni Association will hold its last gathering July 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris. The last class to have graduated before consolidation was the Class of 1961, and the Classes of 1962 through 1964 are also considered part of the association. […]
Life & Culture
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Posted inEncore
River Comics offer up trio of comedy shows this weekend
The River Comics Comedy Productions will host three stand-up comedy shows this week. Leonard Kimble brings comedians Sara Poulin, Dan Gilbert, and Johnny “Friggin” Ater to the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5, at The Colisee Club in Lewiston. Andrew Vickers, Nick Gordon, and Tuck Tucker provide comic entertainment at beginning at 7 […]
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Author of new book on John Jenkins to give talk at Auburn Public Library
Dr. Chuck Radis will give a talk on his new book, “John Jenkins: the Mayor of Maine,” from 4-5 p.m. on Friday, May 5, at Auburn Public Library. During his talk, he will explore how Jenkins, a young man who grew up in Newark, New Jersey, during the race riots of 1968, grew to love […]
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Buck Curran to perform at L/A Arts
Lewiston native and musical luminary Buck Curran will present an afternoon of music hosted by L/A Arts from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, at the LA Arts gallery in Lewiston. Curran will be joined by Liam Grant and special guests Shanti Deschaine (Arborea) and Hiroya Miura. Curran is an American guitarist-singer-songwriter. Since 2005, Buck […]
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Lisa/Liza to perform at Oasis of Music
Liza Victoria, aka Lisa/Liza, will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, at The Church at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Lisa/Liza is the lo-fi, psych-folk recording project of Maine-based guitarist, singer and songwriter Liza Victoria, developed within Maine’s strange and wonderful DIY music scene. She has toured nationally […]
Posted inDear Abby
Son wants to meet someone but doesn’t know where to look
DEAR ABBY: My son will celebrate his 40th birthday soon. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 15 and basically lost the years between 15 and 21. Thankfully, at 21, he was given medication that changed his life, and he has been well ever since. He has always wanted a wife and family. Even when he […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Your discipline and hard work will pay off if you don’t let your emotions and personal life interfere with your responsibilities.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gaius Charles, 40; Ellie Kemper, 43; David Beckham, 48; Dwayne Johnson, 51. Happy Birthday: Protect what you’ve worked so hard to acquire. Don’t trust others to look out for your interests or investments or handle what’s important to you. A demonstrative attitude will ward off outside interference. Show confidence in […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on May 2: ‘Maine slowly recovering from effects of freshet — believed loss will easily be $300,000’
Read more about May 2, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The golf coat in hand knit garments is the most popular sweater being worn this season. It has taken the place of the favored Tuxedo of last season. The golf coat is made with back and sleeves and front edging of […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Sudden onset of swollen hands occurs in the early morning
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 67-year-old male and have had swollen hands for several weeks, the worst in the early morning. I take lisinopril and atenolol for my blood pressure and have taken ibuprofen twice a day since this started, two pills at a time. Do you have any ideas about what this could be? […]
Posted inSun Spots
Volunteers needed for historic Riverside Cemetery cleanup in Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Volunteers are needed for the Annual Spring Cleanup for Riverside Cemetery on May 13 from 9:30 a.m. until noon. This is Lewiston’s historic cemetery where there are more than 1,200 veterans’ graves dating back to the Revolutionary War, as well as more than 24 mayors, many senators, and the founders of Bates […]