CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Momoa, 43; Tempestt Bledsoe, 49; Adam Duritz, 58; Coolio, 59. Happy Birthday: Put your emotions and anger aside this year and focus on honesty, integrity and doing what’s right and best for everyone. Don’t limit what you can do when putting everything you’ve got into reaching goals will lead […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Aug. 1
100 Years Ago: 1922 Rice’s Beach, Taylor Pond, is one of the most popular recreation centers for Lewiston-Auburn for young people, who are unable to get away to the seashore or mountains but can snatch an hour or two for a dip in the cool waters of this nearby resort. On Sundays the beach is […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Recovered granddaughter fighting for independence
DEAR ABBY: I have been in what feels like a war with my grandmother. She always took care of me and my younger brother and sister. She was there when we couldn’t be with our parents. For a long time, I was troubled and into addiction. I admit I lost sight of who I really […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lawn equipment, odor eliminator recommendations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for recommendations on where to purchase lawn mowing and garden equipment. I know what stores are available in the area but would feel more confident with specific reader recommendations — please and thank you. I’ve been a Sun Spots reader for many years and have been very pleased with […]
Posted inDear Abby
Mother-in-law’s comments caught on doorbell camera
DEAR ABBY: I recently made some unflattering comments about my daughter-in-law to my son. They were recorded on their Ring doorbell. Now she’s angry with me and my son, and I’m not sure I will ever see the grandchildren again. When I emailed her an apology, she said she didn’t know if she could ever […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: A physical improvement will boost your confidence and encourage you to socialize with people who have much to offer.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rico Rodriguez, 24; Jessica Williams, 33; Zac Brown, 44; J.K. Rowling, 57. Happy Birthday: Tunnel vision may help you reach your target, but it will also cause you to miss opportunities. Understanding the dynamics of what’s going on around you will give you a clearer vision regarding making the most […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Chapter 11: Lizzie’s mother pays a visit
The Lewiston Evening Journal said at the time the meeting between James Lowell and his former mother-in-law “was evidently not a pleasant one for the prisoner. He was a good deal agitated when the silk dress was carried in with them, was shown to him for the first time.”
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Buttonwood Trio to be featured Aug. 7
ArtsFarmington plans to present a benefit concert by the newly formed Buttonwood Trio playing works by Fauré and Babajanian. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, in the Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington. This will be the debut concert for the Buttonwood Trio. It consists of […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Concerts on the Lawn set for East Wilton
The annual Concerts On The Lawn Series for 2022 will be held at 6 Sunday evenings in August at the East Wilton Union Church, 1306 Main St. Chairs will be provided but those who attend are welcome to bring their own lawn chair or blanket. In case of inclement weather, the free concerts will be […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife’s smoking addiction clouds future of marriage
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my wife for 32 years. I love her dearly. Recently, though, her smoking has been really bothering me. Her father passed away from COPD five years ago because he was a lifetime smoker. I thought that would convince her to stop. She has tried, but she always goes […]