Local artist and chef Jules Muzyka is the next featured artist in the Gritty’s Art and Ale Window. Her series on display is called “Organized Chaos” and features pieces from her collection created during a time of transformation and growth. Muzyka has lived in Maine since she was just 2 months old. She started painting […]
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‘The High Road’ on stage at the Good Theater in Portland
The 20th anniversary season continues with “The High Road,” running through Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Good Theater at the St. Lawrence Arts Center in Portland. “The High Road” stars Steve Underwood, who also wrote the play, and is directed by Tim Ferrell and stage managed by Paul Haley. The Good Theater is located at […]
Maine artist’s paintings on display in WHA gallery at CMMC
Paintings by artist Nancy Clark are on display in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Born and raised in rural Maine, Clark draws boundless inspiration from the magnificent layered mountains, open fields, flowing rivers, sparkling ponds and wide-open horizon of the ever-moving ocean. “My greatest artistic influence […]
LA Arts extends invitation of grand opening of new headquarters
LA Arts reopens their doors to the public – at their new location – with a celebration from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting and toasts at 2 p.m. and will feature musical entertainment by local performers and refreshments. The exhibition, “REUSE • REPAIR • RECONSIDER,” by artist […]
Bothersome transparent floater remains in the eye
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a transparent floater in one eye that stays in the same general area. I went to an optometrist who dilated and took retinal photos of that eye, and they saw nothing. They just told me if I started seeing “curtains, light flashes, changes” to return. Nothing different has occurred yet. […]
Virgo: If you protect against loss and lies, you will save money, dignity and self-esteem.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 45; Chris Rock, 58; Garth Brooks, 61; James Spader, 63. Happy Birthday: Planning pays off this year. A regimented routine will help deter others from messing up your schedule or interfering with your goals. High energy, precision and paying attention to detail will help you mark your place […]
Looking Back on Feb. 7: ‘Auburn ski jump is extended to 60 feet’
Read more about Feb. 7., 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The ski jump at Pettingill Park, Auburn, will be lengthened to allow for a 66 foot leap, stated Phillp LeBoutillier, Auburn Community Service Director Wednesday. The change is to be made for the three-day carnival, beginning on Washington’s birthday. The longest […]
Grandparents make little effort to see grandkids
DEAR ABBY: I’m 33 with a wonderful husband and amazing kids, ages 4 and 6. I have a close bond with my parents. We live in a city about 80 miles from them. It seems like we are always the ones to do the visiting, and I have to practically beg them to visit me […]
Information requested on dental, vision insurance for Medicare recipients
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone in Sun Spots Land who is on Medicare have dental and vision supplemental insurance? What’s your experience with it? How much does it cost and what all does it cover? I’m having to have a third crown replaced within six months; all part of the wear and tear of aging, […]
‘Love in Winter’ features submitted artwork
The work of 16 New England artists is currently on display in the exhibit, “Love in Winter,” through Saturday, March 25, at Cafe Nomad in Norway. An Artist Meet & Greet will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, with a snow date of Wednesday, Feb. 15. The show invited artists to […]