DEAR SUN SPOTS: As fall rolls in and winter takes over, the coming months are filled with plenty of family, joy and excitement as we head into the giving season, and Bolster Heights is no different. We always receive generous support from the community to ensure that our residents have a wonderful holiday. Each year […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Lon Chaney’s ‘Phantom of the Opera’ with piano accompaniment to be screened at UMF
A special screening of the classic silent horror film “Phantom of the Opera,” featuring accompaniment by Doug Protsik on old-time piano will be presented by ArtsFarmington at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Emery Community Arts Center, Main Street, in Farmington. “Phantom of the Opera” star Lon Chaney, renowned for his mastery in […]
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POSTPONED: Chocolate Church to host Ifrah Mansour and her play ‘How to Have Fun in a Civil War’
All ages multimedia play tells of refugee experience
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Cirque Kalabanté performance planned at Waterville Opera House
Cirque Kalabanté is planned at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., Waterville. Afrique en Cirque is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture. A colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging, it makes […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Refuse to let outside interference disrupt your intentions or lead you astray.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ksenia Solo, 37; Bruno Mars, 39; Sigourney Weaver, 75; Chevy Chase, 81. Happy Birthday: A passionate approach can be magical if your words are eloquent, meaningful and uplifting. Approach each day using your skills, gifts, physical strength and courage, and you’ll have a positive impact. Follow your plans; there is […]
Posted inDear Abby
Things don’t add up in yearlong romance
DEAR ABBY: A year ago, I met a wonderful man on a cruise. We hit it off fabulously, and since we live 1,000 miles apart, we stay in touch primarily by phone — talking and video chatting. He has come to visit me four times in the past year, and we have taken two trips […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 8
100 Years Ago: 1924 Gov. Percival P. Baxter in a proclamation today naming Nov. 17-23 as education week in Maine, called upon the people of the state to help carry out the program for the week. “Especially do I urge our people to cultivate a spirit of tolerance and understanding of others…” he said. “Only […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos requires the help of specialists
DEAR DR. ROACH: After 11 years of medical uncertainty, over 50 doctors, and my daughter’s diligence, my 19-year-old granddaughter was finally diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). This is a rare condition that affects the connective tissues and comes with a variety of issues, most of which she has experienced. While it was a blessing for […]
Posted inSun Spots
Fall festivals, pumpkin contest planned in Hanover, Lovell, Poland
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Gardner Roberts Memorial Library in Hanover will hold its 15th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Once again, I’m asking you to let people know about this fun event. We will have live music, a yard sale, book sale, crafts and a craft material […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Works by two photographers on display in hospital gallery
Photographs by Gene Hamm and Richard Plourde will be on display during the month of October in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Hamm developed an interest in photography thirty-five years ago. After retiring from the Navy, he has spent the last twenty years traveling and photographing […]