100 Years Ago: 1922 H. A. Swanton of Westport has been picking ripe raspberries at his place this week, picking them by the boxful, and sending them around to his friends. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The Lewiston-Auburn Business and Professional Women’s Club will meet at 7 pm. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Casco Bank meeting […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Father’s extreme views turn family against him
DEAR ABBY: My father considers himself a deeply religious man. He believes that anyone who doesn’t conform to his beliefs is going to hell. He told my gay sister she is going to hell. At my brother’s wake and celebration of life, he announced to everyone that my brother was going to hell because he […]
advertisement
Posted inDr. Roach
Isolation, face masks are still important when sick with COVID
DEAR DR. ROACH: No wonder COVID-19 doesn’t go away — people don’t seem to take it seriously anymore. I work with someone who tested positive for COVID, spent one day out of work, and then came back the very next day with “casual” use of a face mask. I work in direct contact with customers […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Don’t let confusion cost you emotionally, physically or financially. Pour your energy into maintaining equilibrium and carrying out your responsibilities; personal gain will be yours.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emily Deschanel, 46; Jane Krakowski, 54; Lennie James, 57; Joan Cusack, 60. Happy Birthday: Balance and equality are the goals this year. Assess your assets, liabilities and relationships, and put a plan in place that will motivate you to make transitions that lead to a life with less stress and […]
Posted inSun Spots
Oxford youngster collecting food for area pantries
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Liliana Tripp is in her third year of collecting nonperishables for area food pantries. We are collecting donations at 64 Rabbit Valley Road in Oxford from now until Nov. 20. Please help us supply food and Thanksgiving supplies to those in need. Thank you so much! — Laura, Oxford ANSWER: I’m completely […]
Posted inEncore
Oasis of Music features duo playing Middle Eastern music
Middle Eastern music will fill the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. The Seyir Duo, Nathan Kolosko and Eric Perna, come together to perform music that spans from the mystic world of the Sufis to the classical music of ancient Persia. Both Eric and Nathan […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Maine Music Society announces performances for 2022-23 season
The Maine Music Society is pleased to announce its 2022-2023 season entitled “A Journey of Remembrance and Hope.” Dr. Richard Nickerson will lead the chorale in his second season as artistic director as they perform three concerts at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The popular Battle of the Blends kicks off the season on at […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Free fall concert to feature Down East Singers, T-Acadie
The Camden Public Library plans to host Down East Singers at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, in the Camden Amphitheatre, on Atlantic Avenue, for a free community concert. The rain date for this event is Oct. 23. This year, they will perform with T-Acadie, a trio from Maine specializing in Acadian folk […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Lowering BMI before a surgery can provide a better outcome
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 72, and I have had arthritis for three years: two years in both knees, one year in my right hip and the base of my spine. I am 5’3″ and weigh 221 pounds, with a body mass index (BMI) of 39. I lost 23 pounds from January to June. What is […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Oct. 10
100 Years Ago: 1922 The classes at the Y.W.C.A. are about to begin, the first of these to be the class in millinery, which will open tomorrow night. Mrs. Hazel Libby is to teach this class and she will show how it will be possible to make a hat in three lessons. The course includes […]