CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elisabeth Moss, 42; Anna Paquin, 42; Jennifer Lopez, 55; Kristin Chenoweth, 56. Happy Birthday: Take the time to get the facts and figures this year. Too much of anything will work against you. Stay focused on what’s essential, and reduce your intake and overhead. Use your energy to make a […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Room assignments unclear for visiting ‘throuple’
DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old son lives with his two girlfriends, who are also romantically involved with each other. They share a single bedroom. One of them has a baby due this week, and the other has made noises about wanting a child. I don’t approve of this arrangement and can’t see it ending well. I […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on July 24
100 Years Ago: 1924 Two damage suits — one for $10,000 and the other for $1,000 have been started against The Texas Co. as a result of the explosion last May of an empty gasolene tank on First street, Auburn, which was believed to have been caused by a match tossed into the open vent. […]
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
School nutrition program shares Lewiston locations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last week (July 17 Sun Spots), I inquired about a used stainless kitchen sink. I had about a half-dozen calls and messages. A wonderful lady from Jay was so kind and offered a sink from a kitchen remodel. It’s in great shape and much nicer than I expected. It’s just perfect. Thank […]
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Reader overcharged for doctor’s appointments
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for the words to the French song, “Coeur de Maman.” I would be so grateful. I think you are awesome and do such wonderful things for everyone. I enjoy your column so much. — No name, no town ANSWER: I’m putting this request out into Sun Spots Land to start […]
Posted inEncore
LA Arts brings art, music, dance to downtown for July Art Walk LA
LA Arts will present the third of five Art Walk LA events this summer from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at locations in downtown Lewiston. Art Walk LA turns Lewiston’s downtown into a bustling arts district on the final Friday of each month from May through September. Outdoor plazas, sidewalks, local businesses, and storefronts […]
Posted inEncore
SLLMF Discovery Concerts to bring classical to Western Maine
The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival musicians will perform three Discovery Concerts in locations Western Maine on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27. This is part of the Festival’s commitment to bring live classical music to Western Maine. A string quartet of SLLMF artists will perform at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, McLaughlin Garden […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Dratch, Walsh & Friends: Chicago Style Improv set for Waterville Opera House
Dratch, Walsh & Friends: Chicago Style Improv is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Rachel Dratch, Matt Walsh, Brad Morris, and Joe Canale make up the fantastically funny improv show: Meadows, Walsh & Friends. Their fully improvised performances are inspired by a short chat […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
‘Woodlands to the Sea: Paintings of Maine’ on view at Monkitree
“Woodlands to the Sea: Paintings of Maine” artist reception is set for 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Monkitree, 263 Water St. in Gardiner. The exhibit will be on view through Aug. 24. Andy Curran has a deep appreciation for Maine and its woods and waters, saying “I love the sparkle of light on water, […]
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Elle King plans Snow Pond concert
Snow Pond Center for the Arts plans to host Elle King at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, in Sidney. King is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and actress. Her musical style is influenced by country, rock and blues. With her power-delivery, there’s no doubt about how things go down. At 13, she was writing songs. By 16, she […]