Matt Nakoa plans to take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, June 2, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. The singer song writer and pianist grew up on a small goat farm in Smyrna, New York, and began composing music as a teenager. Nakoa first solo album,”Light In The Dark” (2012), […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Maine Mountain Chamber Music in concert planned at UMF
ArtsFarmington will host Laurie Kennedy, violist and co-director of MMCM, joined by cellists Katie Kennedy and Hyun-Ji Kwon, and violinist Sarah Washburnon on Saturday, June 1. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall in Nordica Auditorium, Preble Hall, on Main Street at the University of Maine in Farmington. The […]
Leo: It’s OK to say no and to spend time on something that benefits you or helps you create a better space and happier life.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aly Raisman, 29; Steven Krueger, 34; Octavia Spencer, 51; Mike Myers, 60. Happy Birthday: Observe, and you will discover how to get what you want. An enthusiastic approach to life will be met with success. Trust your instincts, not someone trying to take advantage of you. Refuse to let uncertainty […]
What is considered proper hand hygiene?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Everyone knows that they are supposed to wash their hands after using the toilet, but does that advice only apply when using a public toilet? Since whatever came out of the person is technically theirs, do they need to wash their hands at home if they live alone? And can you also […]
Looking Back on May 25
100 Years Ago: 1923 Members of the Auburn city council expect to get an offer of $100,000 for Auburn hall and at least $31,000 for the Hampshire and Troy street properties. One of them said today that tenants have been notified they are “tenants at will” from now on, as authorized by the council at […]
Aging man’s antics and ego make him hard to be around
DEAR ABBY: My narcissistic father feels entitled to do whatever he pleases. He has always insisted that since he makes the money, far more than my mother’s income, he should be waited on and cleaned up after. If he stays in my home, he leaves messes everywhere. He’s 70, but he acts like a […]
Norway reader offers heavy-duty washer and dryer to interested nonprofits
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a heavy-duty super capacity Kenmore washer and Speed Queen dryer that I would like to donate to any charitable organization that could use them. If interested, I can be reached at 461-5275. — Sandra, Norway ANSWER: That’s very generous of you. I’m sure you’ll get some calls. And let us […]
Maine State Music Theatre to present Broadway revue
Maine State Music Theatre, the state’s leading professional company known for “Bringing Broadway to Brunswick,” will return with the musical revue, “MSMT Sings the Best of Broadway,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 2, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy. The performance will celebrate the work of some of musical […]
‘Music for Mavis’ welcomes The Cobblestones to the gazebo
Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazebo music series presents the delightful sounds of The Cobblestones from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, at the gazebo in Turner. The Cobblestones are a group of seasoned musicians including vocalist Carolyn Plourde, guitarist/vocalist Michael Plourde, percussionist Mark Plourde and Steve Moore, bassist. They are often joined by […]
Violinist and mandolinist to perform at the Oasis of Music
Violinist Katherine Liccardo will perform with her husband and mandolinist Matt Consul at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, at The Church at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. The opening of the program will be the Sonata for Solo Violin in G Minor by J.S. Bach, after which they will […]