Read more about Dec. 28, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Matthew Maney of Pleasant Street, Auburn, has received from a friend in Fresno, Calif., a chest of fruits from that state. The chest measures more than a yard long by two feet across. It contains dates, figs, prunes, each unusually large […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Aries: Seeing the whole picture will allow you to eliminate whatever isn’t necessary. Don’t look back; build a solid base for a brighter future.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: John Legend, 44; Denzel Washington, 68; Edgar Winter, 76; Dame Maggie Smith, 88. Happy Birthday: Trust and believe in your ability to get things done. Consider your objective heading into next year and tally up what it will cost to reach your goal. Refuse to let uncertainty cloud your vision […]
Woman prefers thrill of hunt over monogamy
DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my late 30s. I have had a few failed relationships and a marriage that ended in divorce. At one point, I juggled three lovers at a time. I like being in a committed relationship, but I have yet to be faithful to any partner I have ever dated. […]
A Restaurant Angel and a Good Samaritan Usher Out 2022
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are two sisters who went to Governor’s Restaurant in Lewiston recently. When we got our tab to pay, we were told our meal had been paid in full by another customer. We were thrilled and used the money we would have spent on the meal to buy some desserts to take […]
Homestead to display works by Jay artist Oct. 21
Paintings and sign work by Jay artist Reginald “Reggie” Howes will be on display from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Howes Orchard Homestead in Jay. Many in the area may remember or wish to see the paintings of different areas of Jay as well as the signs and lettering that he did […]
CLT to stage meaningful romantic comedy ‘You Can’t Take It With You’
Community Little Theater presents its third production of its 82nd season, “You Can’t Take It With You.” Set in the 1930’s, the play tells the story of the Sycamores, a quirky, fun and lovable family in which each member is committed to simply doing what makes them happy. The show opens at 7:30 p.m. on […]
Dave Gutter to perform with Rigometrics
Rigometrics with Dave Gutter will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, at Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St., Portland. The up-and-coming band formed last year released its debut album this year. Those who attend can hear the classic rock influence on Portland’s Rigometrics. The trio is Keenan Hendricks on keys and vocals, Josef […]
Ellis Paul to perform at One Longfellow Square with Laurie MacAllister
Ellis Paul, with Laurie MacAllister of Red Molly, will take the stage a 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. in Portland. Doors open at 7 p.m. A troubadour, a singer/songwriter, a folky, and a storyteller — all are fair labels for this artist, but they do not quite suffice. […]
‘COVID Still Sux: The Musical Part 2’ to be staged in Lewiston
NYC’s Royal Family Productions brings “COVID Still Sux: The Musical Part 2,” to the stage on Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26, at the Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Following the sold-out success of “COVID Sux: The Musical” at Cumston Hall, Chris Henry and Mark Falconer have written a sequel to their previous original […]
Percussionist Lynn Vartan to give concert at UMF
Percussionist Lynn Vartan will perform in concert presented by ArtsFarmington at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Emery Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Vartan will perform on the vibraphone, an instrument that consists of tuned metal bars suspended over resonator tubes, and played with mallets. […]