With the inquest completed that concluded the skeleton found off Switzerland Road was likely the missing Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Lowell, her husband next faced a preliminary examination on a murder charge before Judge Albion Knowlton that was supposed to take place in the Police Courtroom in the City Building’s basement.
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Tough End String Band to perform Johnson Hall Free Waterfront Concert
Johnson Hall’s Free Waterfront Concert Series will feature Tough End String Band at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Gardiner Landing in Waterfront Park. The band has been serving a spicy brew of acoustic music: old-time, bluegrass, jazz and more. Members of the band include Anthony Viselli, mandolin; Ryu Mitsuhashi, violin; Paul Riechmann, bass; […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Man’s controlling behavior still dominates ex’s life
DEAR ABBY: I was married for almost 20 years to a jealous, controlling man. “Pete” was emotionally abusive, which I didn’t really notice because I’m not confrontational. I would just try to make him happy and ignore his controlling behavior. Toward the end of our marriage, I realized how isolated I had become. I had […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: A kind gesture will do as much for you as it will for those you help. Set high standards and live up to your expectations.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shani Davis, 40; Debi Mazar, 58; John Slattery, 60; Dawnn Lewis, 61. Happy Birthday: Think it through before you spend on something you don’t need. Money matters can make or break you this year. Remain consistent, and you’ll avoid confusion. Make improvements that will encourage you to look and feel […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 13
100 Years Ago: 1922 Sun newsies had the time of their lives at the Auburn YMCA when 35 out of the 74 boys responded to the invitation of Mr. Leonard to take a dip in the swimming pool. Only two boys had ever visited the institution and it was a great event. They were taken […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Encore, Lewiston-Auburn
‘Rousing rock musical’ hits the stage at Community Little Theatre
The Community Little Theatre’s production of “The School of Rock — The Musical” is a “powerhouse modern fable of music and theater,” our critic writes.
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Freeport Players to presents ‘Honestly, Now!’
“Honestly, Now!” by Jack Sharkey will be presented by Freeport Players Friday-Sunday, Aug. 19-21 and 26-28, at at Freeport Performing Arts Center at 30 Holbrook St., in Freeport. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays. Directed by David Crowell, the play is a crime comedy set in a ritzy […]
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Recycled Shakespeare Company to perform ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Recycled Shakespeare Company plans to bring fun and romance to the end of summer with their free performances of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” Bring a chair or blanket to see the play in an outdoor performance at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, in Mill Island Park in Fairfield. The theater in Central […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 12
100 Years Ago: 1922 “Ah hah” said the big black bear, “so you’re the gink who’s been eating my blueberries.” But the gink neither denied or corroborated the accusation. He just started hastily in one direction and the big black Bear followed suit. “No, you don’t,” continued the bear, but W.H. Waterman of Turner Road, Auburn, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Bruise discoloration on foot isn’t from a blood clot
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 68-year-old woman in good medical/physical condition. I run three times a week and work out with weights regularly. The only medicine I take is bioidentical hormones. Recently, the side of my foot near my baby toe felt sore as if, when I walked, I was stepping on a small pebble. […]