DEAR ABBY: My brother is 53. He has one child, my 12-year-old nephew, “Conner.” Our father was difficult, and neither of us has many happy memories of times we shared with him. Perhaps in response to this, my brother seems incapable of socializing without his son. Many times, he suggests outings to my husband or […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
There were some cross words for recent newspaper puzzles
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just read your column this morning (Aug. 7) and wanted to let you know that yes, the daily crossword was totally changed. I’m sure you’ll get many letters and/or emails agreeing with the letter writer in today’s column. If the editors haven’t noticed the change, then I would say they don’t […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Be a good listener, and you’ll gain access to inside information that can lead to a healthy investment.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Gates, 46; Justin Theroux, 52; Antonio Banderas, 63; Rosanna Arquette, 64. Happy Birthday: Listen to your inner voice, and take the road that leads to a better place. Refuse to let the decisions others make decide your next move. Think for yourself, and only make changes that feel comfortable. […]
Posted inEncore
Sabattus resident publishes debut novel
Jennifer Rinko of Sabattus has published her debut novel “Truly Madly Deeply” (under the pen name Jennifer Rudy) in early July. Rinko is a fifth grade teacher at Oak Hill Middle School, an ’09 graduate of Oak Hill High School and an alumni of the University of Maine at Farmington. “Truly Madly Deeply” is a […]
Posted inEncore
Drunk In Public to play at Mixers on Friday
Drunk In Public will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays a blend of classic rock, pop, country, ’80s& ’90s tunes, and more. There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking. Mixers is located at 136 Sabattus Rd., Sabattus.
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Paintings by Kim Farwell on display in Art & Ale Window
Artwork by Kim Farwell will be on display through the month of August at the Art & Ale Window at Gritty’s in Auburn. Farwell has been interested in art since she was a little girl. As a teen, she could often be found with a drawing pad and colored pencils. As she got older, her […]
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Maine MILL welcomes Ebenezer Akakpo for next Made in Maine event
Art, Heritage, and Innovation: Weaving Ghanaian Roots in Contemporary Industrial Design
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Paintings by Abby Bernard on display in hospital gallery
The paintings of Abby Bernard are on display for the month of August in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. From the time she started drawing as a child, Bernard “loved to create and pursue the joy I found within the borders of my imagination.” During her […]
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Auditions planned for two roles in productions by The Public Theatre
Auditions for two young performers will be held by appointment only on Saturday, Aug. 19, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. This is an exciting opportunity for two talented young performers to work alongside professional actors. The Public Theatre is looking for a young boy or girl to play the role of child/Tiny Tim in […]
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NY comic taking stage at Great Falls Comedy Club
Live stand-up comedy featuring New York comic and headliner Alex Tomaselli’s trademark brand of unfiltered comedy will be on stage starting at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Host Leonard Kimble will kick things off along with featured comedians Patrick McKinstry, Joe Flynn, and John Irwin. Tickets […]