Read more about Nov. 25, 1921, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 The two-day bazaar held by the Lewiston-Auburn Business and Professional Women’s Club in the Chamber of Commerce rooms was largely attended and every table practically sold out. Before evening of the first day two tables were cleared but one of them, […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Reader thankful to have Marine veteran’s name on park monument
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank you for all you do for us. You gave me information that was especially helpful when I wanted to know how to have a name put on a monument at the Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston. My man was a proud Marine in the war and now I […]
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Ceramicist’s work to be displayed starting Dec. 2 at Bridgton gallery
BRIDGTON — Guest artist Guenola Lefeuvre’s “Textured Porcelain” work is scheduled to be on display Friday, Dec. 2, through Monday, Jan. 2, at Gallery 302 at 112 Main St. A meet and greet reception in Guenola’s honor is set for 5-7 p.m. Dec. 2. Guenola creates ceramic pieces, organic in form, which are inspired by […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Nov. 24: ‘A driver best be on his toes (and his brake pedal)’
Read more about Nov. 24, 1972, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 The one-act farce, “Twelve Old Maids,” given by Minot Corner grange members for evening packed the hall to capacity, a great many coming from Lewiston and Auburn. It was an appreciative audience, too, and the local hits introduced, the ridiculous costumes, […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man’s opinion on women spark readers rebuttals
DEAR ABBY: I would like to respond to “Ready To Bail in New Jersey” (Sept. 1), who was complaining about women being on their phones all the time. Does this man have any idea how much information and communication is shared electronically now? Work emails, school emails, group texts about various kid activities, and even […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Look at situations clearly and make an honest assessment of what’s possible. Refuse to let anyone rope you into a scheme that has dubious implications.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sarah Hyland, 32; Katherine Heigl, 44; Colin Hanks, 45; Pete Best, 81. Happy Birthday: A broad smile, warm handshake and an abundance of enthusiasm will help carry you through the year. Your infectious personality and determination will be a force that’s difficult to match. Well-executed plans will prove to be […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Price of Restasis eye drops jumps 200% in just one year
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife, who’s 72, has had very dry eyes for a long time, so she uses Restasis (cyclosporine emulsion 0.05%) eye drops. Her co-pay (after meeting the deductible) last year was around $150 for a three-month supply. This year, it is around $450 (only a small change in the deductible with the […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader asks for a column on money-saving tips to combat inflation
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have read this column since we moved to Mechanic Falls in 1986 and I always find interesting items in the letters published. My favorite question was when Ms. Sun Spots asked for money-saving ideas. The column was full of all kinds of ideas and it became a regular separate feature in […]
Posted inEncore
Freeport Players presents ‘Radio—WFCP Home Time Radio Hour, XVI’
Radio is back on stage as the Freeport Players present “Radio—WFCP Home Time Radio Hour, XVI,” on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 2, 3, and 4, at Freeport Performing Arts Center. Radio is a variety show set in the golden age of radio – the 1940s to the 1970s – including comedy sketches, a live […]
Posted inEncore
‘A Very Very Cassie and Maggie Christmas’ coming to 49 Franklin
The MacDonald sisters – Cassie and Maggie – will present “A Very Very Cassie and Maggie Christmas” to celebrate yuletide fun as well as their new album of the same name at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater in Rumford. The trademarks of their stage show – fiddle, guitar, piano, […]