DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have quite a few baby spider plants to give away. I believe there’s a nonprofit that has a sale of these plants sometime in April, if I’m not mistaken. Can you verify this for me? These little plants need a home. No name, Auburn ANSWER: The Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store used […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
‘Full Circle’ spotlights artist Eamon White’s development
An opening reception for Maine artist and designer Eamon White’s exhibit, “Full Circle,” will be held on from 5:30-7 p.m. on Friday, March 31, at the LA Arts gallery in Lewiston. The exhibition features White’s artistic development from high school to now, highlighting his bold social justice portraits and freestyle shoe designs; artwork from his […]
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Davenport Hill Gang at Mixers on Friday
Davenport Hill Gang makes their way to Mixers on the big stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 23, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus.Come dance the night away to songs by bands such as Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, ZZ Top, Foreigner, Grand Funk Railroad, The Black Crowes, Roy Orbison, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stone […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Risk of heart disease could be significantly lowered by statins
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband’s doctor is repeatedly pushing statins on my husband. His cholesterol was high in the past and is still slightly high (239 mg/dL — borderline high). I’ve checked the heart risk calculator. It said his risk is 22.1% and goes down to 16.6% if he goes on statins, which is still […]
Posted inDear Abby
‘Wonderful’ relationship has become a nightmare
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship for five years. It started out wonderful, but now I’m having second thoughts. He keeps putting my kids down and telling me I’m a bad mother. It’s so bad he has even put a knife to my throat. And, yes, he hits me. I am not an […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Be upfront about your thoughts, feelings and intentions, and you will gain trust and respect.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Morgan, 31; Michelle Monaghan, 47; Keri Russell, 47; Chaka Khan, 70. Happy Birthday: Take the lead and be the one to start something new and exciting. An active lifestyle will keep you out of trouble and encourage you to focus on making headway. A passionate drive will make it […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 23: ‘Bates Manufacturing Co. has record year’
Read more about March 23, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Gov. Baxter is not a candidate for the republican nomination for governor in 1924. The governor in a statement issued Friday made it plain that at this time he had no concern with future political honors. 50 Years Ago: 1973 (photo […]
Posted inSun Spots
Humane Society holding Dash for Dogs and Strutt Your Mutt on April 30
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Greetings from the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. I thought Sun Spots readers may be interested in our Dash for Dogs 5K Run and Strutt Your Mutt Walk on Sunday, April 30, starting at 9 a.m. This is a fun, fast fundraiser for the society, and it will happen right on Strawberry Avenue […]
Posted inEncore
Amy Stacey Curtis will share songs on ukulele at Oasis of Music
Singer Amy Stacey Curtis, accompanying herself on ukulele, will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, at the LA Arts gallery in Lewiston. Curtis is an award-winning visual artist who sings ukulele covers as a way to heal from brain injury. After six years of recovery, during which […]
Posted inEncore
Pair of comedy shows planned this weekend
The River Comics Comedy Productions will host two stand-up comedy shows this week at Craft Brew Underground. Leonard Kimble will host five comedians for the 6×10 show at at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 24. Jake Jacobson, Chris Neuguth, Lila Sparks, Garret Finn, and Karizmatik will each have ten minutes on stage. Admission is donation […]