DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 82-year-old, very healthy woman. In February 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic was starting to appear in North America, I had a viral infection that was relatively mild (a bit of coughing, runny nose, itchy throat) and lasted for a few days only, although I felt tired for a bit […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: If someone plays tough, suggest alternatives to control the outcome. Revisiting relationships that didn’t work will help you recognize why.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Van Der Beek, 46; Freddie Prinze Jr., 47; Camryn Manheim, 62; Aidan Quinn, 64. Happy Birthday: Consider your options, evaluate the cost and time involved, and adopt change with open arms. There is no place for anger if you want to get things done. Sort through your differences with […]
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Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn seeking homes to renovate
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and hope you could help us with finding homes to renovate this year. This nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing the homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age, and/or disability, […]
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Maine photographer’s work on display in hospital gallery
Central Maine Medical Center
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Maine Art Quilts members find inspiration in abstract art for exhibit
Members of Art Quilts Maine share their latest works through Friday, April 28, at the Stonewall Gallery at the Yarmouth History Center. For this show, members were challenged to find inspiration from abstract art. The result is a panoply of rich color and texture. There will be a free opening reception from 4-6 p.m. on […]
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Celtic fiddle superstar Richard Wood to perform in Rumford
Richard Wood, who has blown away sold-out audiences around the globe with his traditional-born, fiery brand of Celtic music, will perform at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 20, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. His Canadian Folk Music Award-nominated and ECMA award-winning album, “Unbroken,” has reviewers praising it as some of his best work to date. […]
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One Longfellow Square celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with double bill concert
Traditional Irish music group Fódhla, along with Mia Bertelli with Benjamin Foss, will join forces to ring in Saint Patrick’s Day at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 17, at One Longfellow Square in Portland. Fiddles, flute, guitars, whistles, bouzouki, and voice will keep your toes tapping through rollicking jigs and reels, timeless ballads, and buoyant […]
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Portland Symphony Orchestra presents Ravel’s Boléro and two POPS! performances of Louis Armstrong & Friends
The Portland Symphony Orchestra presents perennial favorite Ravel’s Boléro as part of the Sunday Classical Concert series at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 12 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The concert will be conducted by guest conductor Nir Kabaretti, with guest violinist Gilles Apap. The program includes Sheriff’s Akeda, Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3 in […]
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Maine MILL unveils MAINER project at site of future home
A set of commissioned works of art are on display at the future home of The Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor. The museum collaborated with artist Pigeon to create portraits of Lewiston-Auburn residents to add to the existing MAINER series. Six portraits are on display on the side of the former Camden Yarns […]
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Student Art Show on display for Youth Art Month at Gallery 302
Artwork by students from Lake Region High School is on display for the 2023 Student Art Show at Gallery 302 in Bridgton. Thanks to the encouragement of the art teachers and the willingness of the student artists to share their work with us, we are able to participate in the national celebration of visual arts […]