100 Years Ago: 1922 A building is being erected on Pioneer Street by the Village Corporation at West Paris for the purpose of housing the fire apparatus and will also have rooms for the Boy Scouts. The building lot was given W.W. Whittin before he moved to South Paris. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Rap Place […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Boyfriend’s plans for future are subject to mom’s approval
DEAR ABBY: My adult granddaughter, “Lola,” is in a two-year relationship with a wonderful young man and has been anticipating a proposal. During a conversation, he mentioned he would not propose to her until he has introduced her to his parents, who live in another state. He says his mother wants him to marry a […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Cancer: Find out all you can, then up your game in preparation. Added skills and experience will help you outmaneuver anyone who wants to compete with you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dustin Milligan, 37; Sally Struthers, 75; Jim Davis, 77; Peter Cullen, 81. Happy Birthday: Be open about how you feel and what you intend to do this year. The dialogue you choose will help set the tone for how you live and the goals you create. Choose your words wisely, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Light-adjustable lenses in cataract surgery yield better results
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a candidate for cataract surgery. When discussing this with my doctor, he mentioned that there are new lenses that can be used, which make it possible to correct my vision to 20/20. They are called light-adjustable lenses. There is a cost of $2,400 per eye. It seems to have great […]
Posted inSun Spots
‘Black and white sundae’ on the menu
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The North Waterford Congregational Church is holding another public supper on Aug. 9 from 5-6:30 p.m. We’ll be serving buffet style and will have baked beans, American Chop Suey, casseroles, salads, brown bread, rolls, beverages and strawberry shortcake. The building is air conditioned and takeout is available. The cost is $12 for […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Community Little Theatre to produce hit musical ‘School of Rock’
“School of Rock – The Musical” will be performed Aug. 11-21, at Community Little Theatre in Auburn. Based on the 2003 movie starring Jack Black, “School of Rock – The Musical” tells the story of Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Slimpickins & Banjo Sean Lorway bring unique sound to stage at Denmark Arts Center
Slimpickens & Banjo Sean Lorway will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, at the Denmark Arts Center. With a musical range from Yas Yas, Hokum, Blues grass, Ragtime, Americannabis, Country, Folk, Old Time, Freight Train, Moonshine, Dooley Tucker, who know what kind of picking and grinning you’re gonna get with these two. Our […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Psychic Wolf: She’s Back! comes to Celebration Barn
Celebration Barn alumnus and Portland-based artist Dyer Rhoads will deliver an avant-garde style homecoming performance – Psychic Wolf: She’s Back! – with surprise guests at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, at Celebration Barn in South Paris. Dyer Rhoads stars in the show as alter-ego Psychic Wolf. While Dyer has spent time at the Barn […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Christine & Friends set to perform in Turner Center Gazebo
Christine & Friends will perform a Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazebo concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 98 Mathews Way, in Turner Center. Upcoming Music for Mavis concerts will feature: Denny Breau, Aug. 9; Pat Colwell & The Soul Sensations, Aug. 16; Kevin Libby & Friends, Aug. 23; Nick Appolonio & […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
International Fly Fishing Film Festival returns to the Lakeside Theater in Rangeley
Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society also hosting craft fair and annual fundraiser auction