“Primordial Soup,” the capstone exhibition of students in the senior class of the bachelor of arts in visual arts, is on display through Saturday, May 6, at the Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington. An opening celebration will take place from from 4:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 6. “Primordial Soup” […]
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Maine bands head to One Longfellow Square for WMPG’s 18th Bluegrass Spectacular
After a three year hiatus, Bluegrass Spectacular – the WMPG fundraiser – is back with an evening of local Maine bluegrass bands including: The World Famous Grassholes, Breakin’ Strings, and Pejepscot Station at 7 p.m. on Thursday April, 13, at One Longfellow Square in Portland. Pejepscot Station is based in the village of Pejepscot in Topsham. […]
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A discussion of abstract art will be presented at Gallery 302
Local artist Richard Allen will give a presentation on Abstract Art at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, at Gallery 302 in Bridgton. The theme of his talk is expressed in the following quote by the painter Fairfield Porter: “The important thing for critics to remember is the subject matter in abstract painting and the […]
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Internationally acclaimed pianist to perform at the Oasis of Music
Internationally acclaimed pianist Neil Pearlman will bring his unique approach to music to the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 12, in The Church at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. The son of world-class Scottish music and dance exponents, Pearlman absorbed this traditional music as a child and came to fuse it […]
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Local author to read from latest book at Bethel Libary
Local author Robert W. Spencer will read from his latest book, “Francena Hallett’s Heart: A Novel of Romance and Revenge,” from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, at the Bethel Library. This book is the third volume of Spencer’s historical fiction “Lizzie Millett Series.” “Francena Hallett’s Heart” concludes a tumultuous and vengeful relationship between imprisoned […]
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‘Clue: On Stage’ launches 39th season
Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association
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Looking Back on April 5: ‘Lewiston man rescued from construction-site cave-in’
Read more about April 5, 1963, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 At the meeting of the Skowhegan B. P. W. the club secretary gave an interesting report. A supper will be given at the next meeting, when Mrs. Howard Ives is to speak. At the supper held Saturday night, which was a big success, […]
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Woman with no history of cancer should not risk hysterectomy
DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend who is a breast cancer survivor recently had another friend who survived uterine cancer, but learned she had bone cancer after five years of being cancer-free. I am 76, and my friend insists I’m crazy if I don’t have a hysterectomy to avoid getting cancer in that area. I have […]
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Firefighter’s wife alarmed by man’s behavior at party
DEAR ABBY: Last night I went to a party where my husband introduced me to all of his co-workers except for one young female who kept hanging out beside him. She’s about 25 years younger than he is, and he’s her boss. I thought it was odd that he didn’t introduce me. I finally introduced […]
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Gemini: Verify information before you accept or pass it along. Spend time learning, developing and preparing for the future.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pharrell Williams, 50; Mike McCready, 57; Mitch Pileggi, 71; Agnetha Faltskog, 73. Happy Birthday: Refuse to let emotional matters take over your life. Think your plans through from beginning to end and find a practical solution that helps you and those you love. It’s OK to dream, but when it […]