Artwork by Kim Farwell will be on display through the month of August at the Art & Ale Window at Gritty’s in Auburn. Farwell has been interested in art since she was a little girl. As a teen, she could often be found with a drawing pad and colored pencils. As she got older, her […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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Maine MILL welcomes Ebenezer Akakpo for next Made in Maine event
Art, Heritage, and Innovation: Weaving Ghanaian Roots in Contemporary Industrial Design
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Paintings by Abby Bernard on display in hospital gallery
The paintings of Abby Bernard are on display for the month of August in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. From the time she started drawing as a child, Bernard “loved to create and pursue the joy I found within the borders of my imagination.” During her […]
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Auditions planned for two roles in productions by The Public Theatre
Auditions for two young performers will be held by appointment only on Saturday, Aug. 19, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. This is an exciting opportunity for two talented young performers to work alongside professional actors. The Public Theatre is looking for a young boy or girl to play the role of child/Tiny Tim in […]
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NY comic taking stage at Great Falls Comedy Club
Live stand-up comedy featuring New York comic and headliner Alex Tomaselli’s trademark brand of unfiltered comedy will be on stage starting at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Host Leonard Kimble will kick things off along with featured comedians Patrick McKinstry, Joe Flynn, and John Irwin. Tickets […]
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Diminishing sex life calls for increasing communication
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I are in our late 20s and have been together six years. He’s a great boyfriend, and I’m happy in every way except one. Since we moved in together a year and a half ago, our sex life has dwindled down to practically zero. Sometimes we go months without it. […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 9
100 Years Ago: 1923 Eventually, the body of Warren G. Harding may find a final resting place on the top of an old Indian mound just east of this city and overlooking the home where he lived for so many years and where he made his famous front porch campaign for the presidency. Close personal […]
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Sagittarius: Be honest with yourself and others, and take the initiative to do for yourself while being considerate of others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adelaide Kane, 33; Anna Kendrick, 38; Gillian Anderson, 55; Hoda Kotb, 59. Happy Birthday: Take time, sort through information and consider every angle before considering a move this year. A steady pace forward, paying attention to detail and taking a minimalist approach to living and doing things your way will […]
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Which preventative measures should be taken against malaria?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a regular reader of your column in the Sarasota, Florida, Herald-Tribune. I happen to be on 200 mg of hydroxychloroquine daily for my rheumatoid arthritis. There are mosquitos carrying Plasmodium vivax here, and so far, four people have contracted the disease. Does hydroxychloroquine offer any protection? — A.L. ANSWER: There […]
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Humane society hosting Golden Paw awards to support needy pets
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will host its first Golden Paw Humane Awards on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Royal Oak Room on Bates Street in Lewiston. There will be a social hour with a silent auction and photo booth from 5-6 p.m. followed by an Italian dinner buffet by Grazi to […]