Dr. Keith Roach DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had both COVID-19 vaccinations and am planning to donate blood. Would any of my immunity pass on to the person receiving my blood? — D.J. ANSWER: Although we may think that blood is taken out of the donor and given whole to the recipient, that almost never […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Disabled son is left off wedding guest list
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my second husband for more than 15 years. My 30+-year-old son from my first marriage, who was born disabled, lives with us. He walks and talks, but cannot be left unattended. He also needs medication. He cannot read or write, but looks like he has no medical issues […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Heather Pierson Trio to perform in Brownfield
The Heather Pierson Trio will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, May 14, in the Maine Hall at the Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Pierson is a pianist, multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, songleader, and performer whose inspiring live performances and growing catalog of releases delve into Americana, blues, New Orleans jazz, vocal chants, instrumental […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 11
100 Years Ago: 1921 Auburn motorists will have to drive with one eye on their speedometer from now on. Officer Bubier made his first two arrests Saturday and Sunday, and the motorists answered to charges in the Auburn municipal court. Signs have been placed in conspicuous positions on every road leading into the city, and […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Community artist-centered projects to begin in Belfast
BELFAST — Artist and Waldo County resident Chris Battaglia, who brought the Village Canoe to Belfast in 2019, announces the Torchlight Projects: a new series of artist-centered projects to be launched in Maine this spring and summer. The first event is Torchlight Cinema, taking place from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at 40 […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘Studio Work’ solo show to open May 13
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts this week will feature landscape paintings by midcoast artist Ramone Hanley-Warren. Her solo show, “Studio Work; Drawn to Solace,” opens May 13 and runs until June 2. Created in her home studio, Hanley-Warren’s landscapes draw on the area salt marshes and estuaries for inspiration. Her education in art included Parsons […]
Posted inSun Spots
Memorial Day ceremony set for Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston on May 29
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In this uncertain COVID-19 time, is there going to be a Memorial Day Parade in the Twin Cities? Also, have there been enough names collected to add a new memorial stone at Veterans Memorial Park, and if so, when will that be dedicated? — No Name, Lewiston ANSWER: I called Jerry Dewitt, […]
Posted inEncore
Penobscot Theatre Company presents The Dog Operas
All three ‘pupperas’ now available for streaming
Posted inEncore
African American Collection unveils exhibit on Maine’s Black families
University of Southern Maine
Posted inEncore
Ogunquit Playhouse offering a summer full of youth programming
Ogunquit Playhouse Arts Academy is thrilled to be offering a full slate of on-site youth programming this summer for ages 8-18. Our camp experiences sell out every year, drawing students from all over New England, and create lasting memories for campers and staff alike. Brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists, these […]