Bay Chamber Concerts presents award-winning string duo that redefines genre boundaries at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. in Camden. Violinist Jonathon Miron and cellist Philip Sheegog fuse classic virtuosity with the electricity of a rock band, spontaneity of a jazz combo and the beauty of a string quartet. […]
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UMF gallery first stop in North American tour of exhibition of global environmental artists
Exhibit transported by sailing ship “AVONTUUR” to limit CO2 output of shipping international art exhibits.
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on March 20: ‘Maine antique robberies laid to 5 Auburn residents’
Read more about March 20, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The early “robins” being reported just now in Maine are said to be in reality an Arctic bird, a red breasted fellow like his brother robin. The reason he is here is because it is so much colder in Maine this […]
Posted inDear Abby
Reader should be aware of potential scammers
DEAR ABBY: This is in response to “Living a Soap Opera” (Jan. 3), the unhappy woman who is married to an alcoholic. She is flattered by the three younger men she’s conversing with online. My experience is that when men say they are in a place where you can’t meet them, such as stationed far […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Knowledge and experience to increase your income. Change is only good if it eases stress and makes you happy.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ruby Rose, 37; Freema Agyeman, 44; Holly Hunter, 65; Spike Lee, 66. Happy Birthday: Follow your heart this year and immerse yourself in something that makes you feel passionate and good about yourself and your accomplishments. Let go of whatever is holding you back and concentrate on what you can […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Patient with risk of breast cancer questions safety of yearly MRI
DEAR DR. ROACH: Due to a slight genetic risk of breast cancer (my Tyrer-Cuzick Model score was 20.6%), my doctor wants me to get breast MRIs with contrast annually. I am concerned about long-term exposure to the gadolinium-based contrast dye. I’ve learned that this heavy metal is considered safe, but traces of it can be […]
Posted inSun Spots
Cooks Illustrated magazines up for grabs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I recently cleaned out a lot of saved magazines. Some are too beautiful and like mini books. I just cannot throw them away without offering them to an interested party. I am thinking of a culinary arts school or an avid cook. These magazines include explanations of why methods work best after […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Somerset Abbey to host Stand Up Comedy with the River Comics
Stand Up Comedy with the River Comics plan to take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St. in Madison. The event will be hosted by Leonard Kimball of River Comics along with Johnny Ater, Keith Hebert and Crystal Bernard. Ater, A life-long local and arguably Maine’s funniest, down-home […]
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Dar Williams concert set for Chocolate Church Art Center
A Dar Williams concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at Chocolate Church Art Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. Williams has established herself as one of the best songwriters of the modern folk era. Her intimate, introspective songs, lyrical wit and wisdom, three-octave vocal range and consistent artistic growth have charmed critics & […]
Posted inDear Abby
Sister-in-law’s influence creates hurdle for couple
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for six years. The problem is his sister and the emotional hold she seems to have on him. There have been several instances in which she has been disrespectful and invasive where OUR business is concerned. When I object to my husband about it, his response […]