Read more about Nov. 8, 1972, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 A stereopticon lecture on the Paradise of the Pacific or the Hawaiian Legends was given at the Congregational vestry in Gray Sunday evening. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Margaret Chase Smith, who was Maine’s best vote-getter for three decades, met political demise […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Couple’s divorce still a raw subject after 10-plus years
DEAR ABBY: My parents were married for 22 years. They separated in 2007, and by 2008 the divorce was final. While this was a good thing for both of them, the fallout from their marriage was intense. I won’t dig into the ugly details, but they both had their faults, and it was rough. Since […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Move toward groups and projects that are akin to your way of thinking and will help you line up comrades just as eager to achieve the same goal as you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jack Osbourne, 37; Dania Ramirez, 43; Parker Posey, 54; Courtney Thorne-Smith, 55. Happy Birthday: Uncertainty and confusion will slow you down, but preparation will get you in the zone and on the road to victory. Plan your actions, organize and consider all your options. Let your creative imagination help you […]
Posted inSun Spots
Handmade dollhouse donated to Bethel church for fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: West Parish Congregational Church in Bethel has been given a beautiful dollhouse, all handmade and complete with furnishings. The woman who made it has passed away and her husband (who also worked on it) wants it to be sold and the proceeds given to the church. Can anyone in Sun Spots Land […]
Posted inEncore
Talented cast brings comedy drama ‘The Victorian Ladies’ Detective Collective’ to The Public Theatre
‘The production’s four gifted actors capture the macabre tension, ribald bawdiness and amoral conventions of late 19th-century England’ as three women try to stop a killer.
Posted inEncore
Scotland’s Tannahill Weavers to perform at 49 Franklin
Scotland’s Tannahill Weavers will bring their dynamic, traditional Celtic music to the stage at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands. Now in their 51st year, their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, […]
Posted inEncore
Jazz guitarist to present intimate concert at Oasis of Music
John Smedley will be joined by bassist Tim Clough.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Magic and illusion show planned for Franco Center stage Nov. 12
Markus and Angelique Steelgrave plan to present their family friendly show of magic and illusion at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Their show will feature magic and illusion, juggling, upbeat music, clean comedy, and plenty of good-natured audience participation, said Angelique Steelgrave, according to a news […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Follow-up colonoscopy necessary after a result of eight polyps
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old male. This year, I had a colonoscopy. They found some small polyps and one larger polyp. All polyps tested negative for cancer. I have had two previous colonoscopies in the past 10 years. Polyps were found in each one. My gastroenterologist said I should have another colonoscopy in […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Nov. 7: ‘Lewiston and Auburn casting a big vote’
Read more about Nov. 7, 1916, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 A delegation of Norway Boy Scouts, with Scout Master C. Perham, went on a hike to Mount Mica Friday night and contrary to the usual weather they had a night and day made on purpose. A glorious moon shone all the […]