Read more about March 4, 1933, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Although the warm weather prevented the afternoon activities of the Bates carnival Saturday, the general committee held the grand masquerade in Chase Hall, and the closing event of the fourth carnival was a great success. Following the grand march and the […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Woman struggles to connect with late brother’s widow
DEAR ABBY: I am a 61-year-old never-married woman with no kids. Most of my life was spent caring for my aging parents, working on my education (I have a master’s degree) and saving for my future. I am financially stable. I own my house free and clear, own my car and have very little credit […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Follow the dots and see where they lead before you invest more time and money in something.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chaz Bono, 54; Patricia Heaton, 65; Mykelti Williamson, 66; Catherine O’Hara, 69. Happy Birthday: Take care of responsibilities that stand between you and living your dream. Replace the people, jobs and situations wearing you down and cramping your style. It’s out with the old and in with the new. Put […]
Posted inEncore
Musical performances planned at UMF Emery Community Arts Center
Three musical performance events are planned this month at the Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. These will take place in the Emery Performance Space and are free and open to the public. Wednesday, March 8, 7 p.m. Roger Zahab and Aaron Wyanski, “Being Slowly Nowhere: Music of the New […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’ to be staged in Belfast
Belfast Maskers’ audiences will see another side of their theater, literally and figuratively, with the first production of 2023. “A Doll’s House, Part 2” by Lucas Hnath, running March 9-19, will be staged in an innovative “in the round” configuration of the Basil Burwell Community Theater — meaning audiences will be seated on both sides […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Community Little Theatre announces lineup for 84th season
The L/A Community Little Theatre has announced its 84th season – with a return to full, five-show lineup and a new Saturday matinee – will open with the Tony Award winning musical farce “The Drowsy Chaperone” on Friday, Oct. 27. That will be followed in January with Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None,” the […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Novel Jazz plans concert at Skidompha Library
Novel Jazz plans to return to the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the 184 Main St. library. They will be playing an evening of jazz for a benefit to Skidompha’s Little Food Pantry. The band will present an evening of hot swinging jazz out of the Great American […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Halloween Bash planned at The Cage in Lewiston
The annual Halloween Bash presented by Strong Arm Concerts featuring Maine bands Ascent to Power, Alions, and The Benedict Crippler will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at The Cage in Lewiston. There will be a costume contest with prizes for 1st and 2nd place with drink specials and giveaways through out […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Schooner Fare concert planned in Bath
Schooner Fare plans to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. Steve and Chuck Romanoff together as Schooner Fare, a performing group of original and traditional maritime songs. Their energetic concerts are laced with a Maine brand of universal humor. The band also […]
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Vienna Union Hall set to host fundraising Halloween dance party
The Ice Out Band will present an evening of dancing fun to help raise funds for the at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, Vienna Union Hall,5 Vienna Mountain Road. Funds are used to maintain the Hall building and also to improve our performance space (sound, lighting, etc.). The Ice Out Band is made up […]