DEAR SUN SPOTS: In February 2022, we were spurred to start a warming center after an unhoused woman froze to death in Lewiston. As warmer weather approached, the center (at the First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. in Auburn) became a low-barrier weekend drop-in, working to provide resources, comfort and dignity to the homeless people […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Review: Public Theatre’s ‘Pilgrims’ is a ‘must-see production’
The Lewiston theater’s ‘Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World’ leads viewers to seek their own mecca.
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 8: ‘Miss Lavoie gets verdict of $750’
Read more about March 8, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Owing to the severe storm yesterday, no session of Androscoggin Pomona Grange was held. A few members of Lake View grange who were to be the hosts gathered at the hall where an informal program was carried out and dinner was […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman’s lies and sexting put marriage on the brink
DEAR ABBY: I found out today that my wife was sexting with a man in another state. His girlfriend sent me a message, which included a series of screenshots. I had confronted my wife regarding this prior to receiving the messages, but she swore she had sent only ONE topless photo and nothing else. After […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: If someone plays tough, suggest alternatives to control the outcome. Revisiting relationships that didn’t work will help you recognize why.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Van Der Beek, 46; Freddie Prinze Jr., 47; Camryn Manheim, 62; Aidan Quinn, 64. Happy Birthday: Consider your options, evaluate the cost and time involved, and adopt change with open arms. There is no place for anger if you want to get things done. Sort through your differences with […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Loss of taste and smell from virus still lingers three years later
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 82-year-old, very healthy woman. In February 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic was starting to appear in North America, I had a viral infection that was relatively mild (a bit of coughing, runny nose, itchy throat) and lasted for a few days only, although I felt tired for a bit […]
Posted inSun Spots
Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn seeking homes to renovate
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and hope you could help us with finding homes to renovate this year. This nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing the homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age, and/or disability, […]
Posted inEncore
Maine photographer’s work on display in hospital gallery
Central Maine Medical Center
Posted inEncore
Maine Art Quilts members find inspiration in abstract art for exhibit
Members of Art Quilts Maine share their latest works through Friday, April 28, at the Stonewall Gallery at the Yarmouth History Center. For this show, members were challenged to find inspiration from abstract art. The result is a panoply of rich color and texture. There will be a free opening reception from 4-6 p.m. on […]
Posted inEncore
Celtic fiddle superstar Richard Wood to perform in Rumford
Richard Wood, who has blown away sold-out audiences around the globe with his traditional-born, fiery brand of Celtic music, will perform at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 20, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. His Canadian Folk Music Award-nominated and ECMA award-winning album, “Unbroken,” has reviewers praising it as some of his best work to date. […]