DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the person asking about vision and dental benefits (Feb. 7 Sun Spots), I suggest she call Wellcare and ask about its Advantage program. I have been with them for over four years and have great coverage, including the items she needs plus a CVS over-the-counter allowance every three months and a […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Revealing of newborn’s name triggers emotional reaction
DEAR ABBY: I recently gave birth to our second child, a girl. Shortly afterward, my husband called his mother. She lives in a different state hours away and visits only once a year. When he told her the happy news and our little girl’s name, which we had kept a secret, she became very upset. […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Calling for readers to write in on assisted living experiences
DEAR DR. ROACH: My nephew, 62, is a stroke victim. He resides in a board and care facility, bedridden and in diapers. There has been some cognitive damage, although he is able to speak coherently. The family pays $4,200 a month out-of-pocket for his care. There are three other patients at the home, only one […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 8: ‘Beatles arrive in U.S. for public appearances’
Read more about Feb. 8, 1964, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Lunn & Sweet employees are making big plans for their annual dance which is to be on Saturday night at Lewiston City Hall. This is their third annual barn dance and they are planning on a better time than ever. Maynard […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Doing the work will be self-satisfying and lead to bigger and brighter opportunities.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Quintessa Swindell, 26; Seth Green, 49; Mary Steenburgen, 70; Nick Nolte, 82. Happy Birthday: Keeping track of money matters is essential. Spending unnecessarily or letting someone take advantage of you financially will result in an emotional drama. Rigid rules are required to ward off poor judgment regarding shared expenses or […]
Posted inSun Spots
Rings found in Shaw’s parking lot and in old purse at Lisbon Recycling Center
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a man’s wedding band in the Shaw’s parking lot Feb. 3. Call me at 576-5910 if it might be yours. — Sandy, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a ring in the Lisbon Recycling Center in an old purse. It looks like an expensive ring and I hope you […]
Posted inEncore
Collection of works by local artist on display in Gritty’s Art and Ale Window
Local artist and chef Jules Muzyka is the next featured artist in the Gritty’s Art and Ale Window. Her series on display is called “Organized Chaos” and features pieces from her collection created during a time of transformation and growth. Muzyka has lived in Maine since she was just 2 months old. She started painting […]
Posted inEncore
‘The High Road’ on stage at the Good Theater in Portland
The 20th anniversary season continues with “The High Road,” running through Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Good Theater at the St. Lawrence Arts Center in Portland. “The High Road” stars Steve Underwood, who also wrote the play, and is directed by Tim Ferrell and stage managed by Paul Haley. The Good Theater is located at […]
Posted inEncore
Maine artist’s paintings on display in WHA gallery at CMMC
Paintings by artist Nancy Clark are on display in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Born and raised in rural Maine, Clark draws boundless inspiration from the magnificent layered mountains, open fields, flowing rivers, sparkling ponds and wide-open horizon of the ever-moving ocean. “My greatest artistic influence […]
Posted inEncore
LA Arts extends invitation of grand opening of new headquarters
LA Arts reopens their doors to the public – at their new location – with a celebration from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting and toasts at 2 p.m. and will feature musical entertainment by local performers and refreshments. The exhibition, “REUSE • REPAIR • RECONSIDER,” by artist […]