DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again the Sparkling Angelic Divas of Brunswick and Red Hat Chapters around New England will host the 18th Salvation Army Annual Toy Drive at the Auburn Mall center court by the giving tree on Friday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please bring unwrapped gifts for children of all […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Annual Battle of the Blends to be held at Franco Center on Saturday
Lewiston High School Chamber Choir and Lewiston High School Blue Notes will be among the performers at the Maine Music Society’s 29th annual Battle of the Blends which begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The Chamber Choir is an advanced choral ensemble who have performed at various […]
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Final performances of the musical ‘1776’ this weekend at CLT
Four members of the Continental Congress — from left, Nicole Emery as Joseph Hewes of North Carolina, Duane Glover as Stephen Hopkins of Rhode Island, Tony Morin as John Hancock, and Glenn Davis as Richard Henry Lee of Virginia — in a scene from the musical “1776” which wraps up this weekend at the Community […]
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Hairy Pie to play at Mixers on Friday
Mixers Halloween Extravaganza continues with Hairy Pie bringing your favorite 80’s rock tunes with some Halloween fun starting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, at at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. There will be a costume contest, drink specials, and a late night food menu. DJ Bob will close out the night with […]
Posted inEncore
Franco-American Collection to view documentary Nov. 13
“L’arbre de la mémoire” is a journey through Franco-Americana to the heart of New England, from Madawaska, to Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Posted inSun Spots
Readers are invited to share ideas and traditions for their Thanksgiving holiday meal
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As Thanksgiving approaches, will your holiday meal include something different? Perhaps you’re planning on changing up your menu to bring new tastes to the table? Or maybe you add a unique twist on a traditional dish every year. Or perhaps your “tradition” on Thanksgiving has always been untraditional. Whether you want to […]
Posted inDear Abby
Affection for shorter man grows after decades apart
DEAR ABBY: I dated a colleague when I was 22 but broke it off because I couldn’t deal with the fact that he was several inches shorter than me. I did not tell him why. I just said, “It’s me, not you.” I am now in my 60s, have had a very successful career, never […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Don’t take on responsibilities that don’t belong to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Chatwin, 42; Mike O’Malley, 58; Dermot Mulroney, 61; Brian Doyle-Murray, 79. Happy Birthday: Keep the momentum going. Refuse to let anger set in when what you achieve is the best revenge. It’s time to shake things up, make your move and own the path you take. Change your philosophy […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 31
100 Years Ago: 1924 Sheriff Mooers became suspicious of the actions of two men, Clifford I. Stevens and Stephen Hoppe, the alleged thieves and safe breakers, who were apprehended several weeks ago and who are now held in a steel cage at the county jail. Calling in Deputies Tuscan and Crocker, the sheriff proceeded to […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Understanding the laser procedure for venous insufficiency
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have venous insufficiency and have a laser procedure by a vein specialist coming up in a couple of weeks. I don’t know much about the procedure and wondered if you can expound on it. I am 79 but get told that I look 14 or more years younger. I exercise a […]