Leo Kottke will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at. the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. The acoustic guitarist was born in Athens, Georgia, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting […]
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Posted inEncore
Tyler Healy Band at Mixers tonight
The Tyler Healy Band will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays Top 40 country songs as well as some originals, covering bands such as Florida-Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Johnny Cash, Keith Urban, Eli Young Band, Eric Church, Toby Keith, […]
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Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 20: ‘Lewiston overcomes Portland High in rugged duel’
Read more about Oct. 20, 1947, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 At the Strand Theater every Tuesday at five o’clock, Harry Rodgers, the organist and chairman of the local music memory contest is to give a short recital, which will be composed of all the pieces which will have been studied in […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband has begun wearing his birthday suit at home
DEAR ABBY: I’m so disgusted. My husband has started walking around the house with no underwear, letting it all hang out, so to speak. Then he makes comments like, “Doesn’t this look good?” I’m sickened by his behavior. I feel violated. How do I tell him to stop without hurting his male pride? — COVERING […]
Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Do something that will encourage you to look and be at your finest. How you handle others will determine how much help and understanding you receive.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alona Tal, 39; John Krasinski, 43; Snoop Dogg, 51; Viggo Mortensen, 64. Happy Birthday: The trick is to keep everything moving. Refuse to let outsiders slow you down. Map out what you want to accomplish, what’s important to you and who you want to spend your time with, then act […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Drug prescribed for seizures can cause lower sodium levels
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old woman in generally good health. The only prescription drugs I take are carbamazepine for seizures and ibandronate for osteoporosis. I’ve taken carbamazepine since 1996, after I suffered a second seizure. (I’ve had only two seizures in my life, the first in 1992.) I tended to have low sodium […]
Posted inSun Spots
Woman’s Literary Union Fall Craft Fair at historic Foss Museum
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for getting the word out about the Fall Craft Fair at the Woman’s Literary Union. All the tables will be filled with assorted vendors’ wares and we’ll be ready for shoppers on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in […]
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‘Rocky Horror Show LIVE!’ to be presented at Community Little Theatre
The “frothy, fun, and naughty” rock ‘n roll musical “The Rocky Horror Show LIVE!” will run for four performances from October 27-29 at the Community Little Theatre in Auburn. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-29. An additional performance will start at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. Since its […]
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Boyfriend less than thrilled with women’s spiritual adviser
DEAR ABBY: My longtime girlfriend has male friends who visit her during the day while I am gone for about a week each month. I know them, they are interesting people, and I’m OK with that. She now has a friend who is a faith-based healer — something she gravitates toward. He lives three hours […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Oct. 19: ‘Patrolman Murray is victim Lisbon St. assault’
Read more about Oct. 19, 1922, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1922 Cement will be poured this week for the foundation of the Lewiston Armory. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Mrs. Cecile Bolduc was elected president of the Rainbow Auxiliary of the YWCA at the clubs annual banquet Wednesday evening, at Steckino’s Restaurant. Other […]