The band House of Hamill plans to travel to Farmington for an eclectic collection of folk and celtic music at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at the Old South Church, 235 Main St. in Farmington. Doors open 6:15 p.m. The House of Hamill credits its existence, almost entirely, to a series of cancelled flights. Rose […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Nov. 4: ‘Lewiston man offered $500 to keep baby’
Read more about Nov. 4, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Long skirts have received another setback, and apparently a New York department store has ordered spring skirts with the skirts nine inches from the ground. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Those planning to attend the Greek Gala being held Nov. 18 as […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Practice makes perfect, and repeating something you enjoy doing will help you gain respect and encourage you to turn your talent into a lucrative pursuit.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chelsea Zhang, 26; Sean “Love” Combs, 53; Matthew McConaughey, 53; Ralph Macchio, 61. Happy Birthday: Be open about your feelings and what’s important to you. Share your thoughts and intentions, clarify what changes you want to make and put your plans in motion. Check out how much things will cost […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Navigating the necessity of losing weight, according to BMI
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was confused by your column the other day, as well as the response regarding weight loss to a writer who is losing height due to aging and/or osteoporosis. Would it be possible to please obtain more information about why it’s not necessary to lose weight unless someone is in the morbidly […]
Posted inDear Abby
Widow essentially disappears after beginning new romance
DEAR ABBY: My dear friend “Rose’s” husband died five years ago, and since then she has struggled with grief and loneliness. She immersed herself in her church, friends and family. We usually talked three to five times per week and we traveled together. Rose decided to explore online dating. She met a man and her […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Norway center to show artwork by Millonzi family
An opening reception for “Unrolling Vic … An Art Show” is scheduled to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. The show will be held at the Matolcsy Art Center, 426 Main St. in Norway. Victor Millonzi’s daughter, Nikki Millonzi, recently unrolled large colorful canvases of her late father that were stored […]
Posted inSun Spots
Turkey dinner and more craft fairs scheduled for November
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, the “Green Church,” at 163 Main St. will serve a public roast turkey dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. The menu includes a traditional roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings and homemade pie for dessert for $12 per plate. The dining room is handicap- accessible using […]
Posted in175th anniversary, Events
Watch: Learn how to access history from the newspaper archives with Steve Collins
Join us for a virtual conversation about what hidden gems can be found in our archives, now on Newspapers.com.
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
Hairy Pie will bring a second Halloween Weekend to the stage on Friday, Nov. 4, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Band members Mikey Michaels (guitar/vocals), Marty Crue (bass), Nasty McCoy (drums), and Foxy Cocks (guitar) bring you back to all the 80s and early 90s hits from hair bands such as Poison Cinderella, Winger, […]
Posted inEncore
‘The Victorian Ladies’ Detective Collective’ opens at The Public Theatre
The Public Theatre presents “The Victorian Ladies’ Detective Collective,” a kind of female “Sherlock Holmes” meets “Arsenic & Old Lace” in an entertaining murder mystery with a modern female sensibility. When a series of single women are mysteriously murdered in a London neighborhood, two strong-willed sisters team up with an American actress to catch the […]