The Celebration Barn plans to presents An Evening with the Lazours, featuring Daniel and Patrick Lazour, two brothers who have garnered acclaim as songwriters and performers. The Celebration Barn artists-in-residence will share brand new work in this intimate evening of original story-songs starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturay, Aug. 13, at Stock Farm Road in South […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Don’t spend what you don’t have or allow anyone to make decisions for you. Use your insight, skills and intelligence to avoid mistakes.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sasha Calle, 27; Charlize Theron, 47; David Duchovny, 62; Wayne Knight, 67. Happy Birthday: Trust and believe in yourself. Don’t rely on others to put your needs first. Take the initiative to support your actions mentally, physically and emotionally, regardless of what’s happening around you. Take responsibility for your actions, […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Reunion invitation stirs up memories of bullying classmates
DEAR ABBY: I received a Facebook invitation to my 35th high school reunion. I was bullied constantly in every grade. I had no friends in my class, and the memories I have are not pleasant. I composed a letter expressing the hope that the attendees enjoy reminiscing, and then added that I have no desire […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Chapter 12: Strange letters in Lewiston
It struck everyone as more than a little suspicious that a letter purporting to come from Lizzie was so chock full of help for the things her husband wanted, including, apparently, Jennie Blood.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Second annual Fiddlers’ Rendezvous to be held in Lewiston park
The second annual Fiddlers’ Rendezvous, presented by LA Arts, will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14, in Kennedy Park in Lewiston. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy some free, live music in the park from a wonderful lineup of accomplished musicians: Lineup Melissa Bragdon Caron, a fiddler known for playing […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 6
100 Years Ago: 1922 Those who, not unnaturally, think of undertakers’ conventions are very serious occasions, devoted chiefly to a discussion of subjects in their profession, should read the announcement of what is to take place at that convention of the Maine Association in Augusta, August 8-10. There will be discussions and business details, certain, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: leaving nothing to chance. Gravitate toward something you have an interest in, and you’ll discover how to use your skills to get your way.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vera Farmiga, 49; Geri Halliwell, 50; M. Night Shyamalan, 52; Michelle Yeoh, 60. Happy Birthday: Engage in ideas and plans that add to your comfort and encourage unique relationships with those you love. Don’t overload your plate or take on responsibilities that don’t belong to you. Free up time to […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family’s dismissal of cancer no longer a joke
DEAR ABBY: I graduated from college with a degree in a niche field. In my graduating class of nearly 7,000, there were only four of us with this specific degree. I now have a career in the field I majored in. I love what I do and take pride in it. The problem is my […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: your future and the lifestyle you want to live. A difference in how you look will attract attention and lead to compliments.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lolo Jones, 40; Jesse Williams, 41; Jonathan Silverman, 56; Maureen McCormick, 66. Happy Birthday: Being informed will help you get your way. Protect your position, reputation and status by welcoming what others think. The knowledge you gain will help you appease anyone who opposes your plans. Don’t limit what you […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Doctor drug tests patient who takes meds only as needed
DEAR DR. ROACH: For sleep, my boyfriend (78) takes Ambien when he needs it, a few times each week. The instructions on the bottle says “take as needed.” To me, that means if he doesn’t need it, he doesn’t take it. That’s simple logic. His doctor occasionally will order a urine drug screen looking for […]