The Scottish, folk band, North Sea Gas plans to bring their spontaneous, storytelling music to an exclusive appearance at the Gardiner/Augusta Lions Club, at 25 Lions Ave. in Gardiner, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 28. Their 40 years of experience and award winning albums promises to bring a touch of Celtic harmony and music to […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
War and Treaty plan to perform at Stone Mountain Arts Center
The War and Treaty will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 29, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. The duo have amassed a following as eclectic as their sound itself and their bluesy but joyful fusion of southernsoul, gospel, country, and rock-and-roll. The husband-and-wife team of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on April 19: ‘Names of local Klan agents disclosed at meeting in Auburn’
Read more about April 19, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The four-act drama “In Plum Valley” will be presented in Paris Grange Hall, April 26 and 27 by local talent. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Swasey Wadlin is fitting out the building in Canton formerly occupied by Dr. Ralph Bicknell for an […]
Posted inDear Abby
Father cuts off all contact with son over his lifestyle
DEAR ABBY: Our son “Victor” and his wife have informed us that they are “polyamorous.” They have been married for nine years, and were together for five years before they married. They have agreed to this arrangement, and their partners know they are married. They love each other, own a home together and plan to […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Leg cramps keep woman awake and cause concern for ALS
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 82-year-old, reasonably fit woman. I am having cramps at night in my feet and legs, causing me to wake three or four times a night. Getting up and walking helps, as does applying a hot washcloth and using Voltaren on the cramping areas. However, I would prefer not to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Take the initiative, set goals, test your plans and don’t share your ideas with others until you have everything in place.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayden Christensen, 42; Kate Hudson, 44; James Franco, 45; Kim Hawthorne, 55. Happy Birthday: Good fortune awaits. Recognizing an opportunity, taking the time and making an effort will be worthwhile. Refuse to let the little things get to you. Assess your situation and what’s entailed to remain on track, then […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lewiston Senior Citizens plan craft fair to support art program
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston Senior Citizens will host a craft fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 22 in the senior game room at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. The fair is a fundraiser for the Art and Creative Program. There will be raffle baskets and homemade crafts. Let’s celebrate spring by supporting […]
Posted inEncore
Gawler Family Band to perform in concert at Vienna Union Hall
The Gawler Family Band will play at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 28, at the Vienna Union Hall. The Gawler Family brings an assortment of songs and tunes rooted in the traditional music of Maine and the Northeast. John and Ellen, together with their daughters Molly, Edith, Elsie, and “brother” Bennett Konesni, and Ethan Tischler, […]
Posted inEncore
Novel Jazz Septet to celebrate Duke Ellington’s birthday
Duke Ellington was born on April 29, 1899
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Marti Stevens theater group to perform at Bailey Library
The Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater will perform at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, at the Bailey Library in Winthrop. The group will perform short acts about the challenges that older Mainers encounter as they live and age in their communities. The theater group has been providing performances nation-wide and across Maine for close […]