DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Anglican Church of the Transfiguration in Mechanic Falls is planning a Plant Sale on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Maisy Keene Park in the center of town. We are setting up the plants from our gardens and need pots. If any Sun Spots readers have plant […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Scotland’s Old Blind Dogs to play at Old South Church
Scotland’s Old Blind Dogs come to Farmington for the first time at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, at the Old South Church in Farmington. The musical evolution of Old Blind Dogs began in Aberdeen in 1992 with roots that grew from the eclectic music scene that flourished in the Granite City during the early […]
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Maine photographer’s work on display in CMMC gallery
The work of photographer Mike Casey is on display in the The Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Casey graduated from USM in 1982 and has spent many years enjoying the experience of photographing the world around him. In his photographs he attempts to align shape, light and […]
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Flute choir to perform at Oasis of Music
The Midcoast High Winds Flute Choir will perform a program of classical and popular music selections as part of the Oasis of Music Concert series beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, at The Church at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. The flute choir, under the direction of Carolyn Lanigan, is an ensemble of amateur […]
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UMA to host opening reception for Senior Thesis Exhibition
The University of Maine at Augusta will celebrate the 2023 UMA Senior Thesis Exhibition: Ouroboros and Ostinato featuring student artists Tayla Knapp and Courtney Harmon with an opening reception from 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. Refreshments will be served, and the artists will offer brief comments on their work. The exhibit explores the processes […]
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RFA to hold auditions for ‘Diva’ production
“Diva, A Love Story,” Rangeley’s favorite musical event, returns to the stage in July and auditions will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. If you can’t make that audition date or if you need help finding a song to audition with, please email Erin Smith […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Inflamed hemorrhoid shouldn’t be treated at home
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a hemorrhoid. It’s not small, but it’s not huge. At times, it itches or gets inflamed and feels sore for several days. I’m thinking it could be tied off with dental floss so that the tissue can necrose and hopefully just fall away, and I can be done with it. […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on May 3: ‘Thief escapes thru rain of bullets’
Read more about May 3, 1926, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Bob Ouellette of the Androscoggin Bass Masters organization picks up trash along the outlet-of Lake Auburn Saturday morning. More than 20 members of the club braved heavy rain to help out with the annual cleanup, which the group has done for […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Pick up information that encourages emotional growth. A change you want to make at home will cost more than you expect.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Hendricks, 48; Kristin Lehman, 51; Amy Ryan, 55; Frankie Valli, 89. Happy Birthday: Be direct this year if you want to get things done. Action rather than conversation will make more sense when trying to get others on board. Let what you do be what attracts attention and support. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Wife incensed when secret is revealed
DEAR ABBY: My son recently confided that his fiancee is pregnant with our first grandchild. He asked me not to share this information with my wife, his mother. He knew she would be upset because he was in the process of breaking up with his fiancee. I told him I would keep his confidence for […]