The Thursday Island Reading Series makes its second offering to the Farmington literary scene with acclaimed Maine author Bill Roorbach reading from his new novel, “Beep” — as well as providing musical interludes — at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at at Twice Sold Tales in Farmington. The Thursday Island Reading Series — a […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Vermont comic Vicki Ferentinos coming to Great Falls Comedy Club
Vermont comic Vicki Ferentinos will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 , at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Also appearing are Sara Poulin, Maddie Cross, and Amparo Randall. Ferentinos is a comedian, chef, and writer who has received great reviews for her one-woman show “Lady Bug Warrior” at the prestigious […]
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‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ set to open at The Public Theatre
Halloween season kicks off with the Maine premiere of the recent Off-Broadway hit “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” opening at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, at The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston. Additional showtimes are scheduled through Sunday, Oct. 27. Performances times are at 7 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays; 3 p.m. on […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Fleetwood Mac tribute band to perform at Franco Center
Crystal Vision, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, will perform at at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Mark McNeil, band member and publicist for Crystal Vision: Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, said, “A few years ago after a rehearsal for [a musical production] … an idea blossomed among members of […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 7
100 Years Ago: 1924 Wilfred and Eugene Mailette, aged 7 and 5 years, were last seen at about 2 o’clock Monday afternoon. They are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mailette who came here some four week ago from Lewiston Mr. Mailette being employed on the fire station construction job here. The children asked their […]
Posted inDear Abby
Handyman’s new job put marriage at risk
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I are both in our mid-50s. Due to a medical issue she has, we rarely have sex. I don’t really think about it very often anymore. Meanwhile, I have a friend, “Edie.” We have been friends for a good few years now. I met her in my side job as […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Keep your emotions out of the equation and deal with shared expenses cautiously.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Ashmore, 45; Toni Braxton, 57; Simon Cowell, 65; Joy Behar, 82. Happy Birthday: An open mind, discipline and a goal will get you where you want to go. Look for opportunities, do your research and explore the possibilities. Worry less about what others think and more about what makes […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Keep your emotions out of the equation and deal with shared expenses cautiously.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Ashmore, 45; Toni Braxton, 57; Simon Cowell, 65; Joy Behar, 82. Happy Birthday: An open mind, discipline and a goal will get you where you want to go. Look for opportunities, do your research and explore the possibilities. Worry less about what others think and more about what makes […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Blood pressure spikes could be evidence of labile hypertension
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 85 years old and in basically good health for my age. I am an active nonsmoker, eat healthy, practice tai chi, and enjoy having many friends. I have no reason to experience extreme anxiety. Yet, for months, I have had unexplained blood pressure spikes. The highest I had was 243/127 mm […]
Posted inSun Spots
Sun Spots: Reader wishes to donate clothing to homeless teen resource center
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for all you do. I have new clothing that would suit teenagers. How do I contribute to The Store Next Door in Lewiston for homeless teens? — DCD, no town ANSWER: You can drop off clothing and other items at the former Longley School building at 145 Birch St. in Lewiston. The […]