The Chicks With Sticks Steel Drummers (from left, Deanna Kersey, Diane Mawhinney, Greg Saucier as Stix, and Jill Longstaff) will be performing island street dance music during Art Walk L/A from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, June 24 in Lewiston’s Dufresne Plaza on Lisbon St. This outdoor concert is free and open to the public.
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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Live music at Mixers on Friday night
Local rock band The Veggies returns at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 24, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The Veggies are a high energy band that plays hits from the 80s to today. Band members are Don Hebert (vocals), Anna Hunnewell (vocals), Ray Tarfiff (drums), Moe McKenna (bass), and Shawn Callahan (guitar). There is no cover […]
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CANCELED: Seagrass, an upbeat acoustic band, to play concert at Vienna Union Hall
NOTE: This event has been canceled. The Seagrass Band will play at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the Vienna Union Hall. Seagrass is a four-piece band from southern Maine specializing in high-energy traditional and popular Americana and featuring unique arrangements and tight harmonies. The band formed in 2009 in Yarmouth and has […]
Posted inSun Spots
Volunteers needed to host upcoming Zoom classes for Senior College
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Senior College at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College needs people to act as host for Zoom classes this coming year. Volunteers are needed from September 2022 through May 2023 for those comfortable with computers and interested in helping with Zoom outreach to homebound seniors. There are two types of Zoom […]
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Looking Back on June 23
100 Years Ago: 1922 The pressing need for an adequate public hall in Auburn was demonstrated again Thursday night at graduation. Men and women stood five and six feet deep around the hall. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The lce Cream Company, a Rap Place sponsored troupe of actors, will conduct their first performance in the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Young adult’s life turned upside down by revelation
DEAR ABBY: I took a DNA test seven months ago. It came back that the man who raised me is not my biological father. My heart dropped, but I decided to meet my real dad. We have formed a relationship, mostly a good one, and I introduce him as my dad now. My problem is, […]
Posted inDr. Roach
For many cases of gastroparesis, no cause can be identified
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed a few years ago with gastroparesis, and I took domperidone for a while. The medicine didn’t change anything, so I discontinued it. I’ve had stomach-emptying tests, colonoscopies and endoscopies looking for answers. I have pain in my upper-right abdomen and also occasionally get a cramp in the muscle in […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Keep track of your assets and liabilities to ensure you don’t miss an opportunity that can help you prosper.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melissa Rauch, 42; Jason Mraz, 45; Frances McDormand, 65; Randy Jackson, 66. Happy Birthday: Lose yourself to the things you enjoy doing most. Keep life simple, moderate and realistic. Refuse to let others meddle or disrupt your plans. Make changes based on your needs and what’s affordable. Stick to what’s […]
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Community Little Theatre comedy offers something you can take with you
‘Talented’ cast offers ‘heartwarming’ production of the classic and still relevant ‘You Can’t Take It With You.’
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UMF kicks off free outdoor Summer Concert Series
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to kick off an outdoor Summer Concert Series that will feature free, live music in June, July and August on the lawn of the Emery Community Arts Center on Academy Street. All concerts are set to begin at 7 p.m. and are open to the public. Audience members […]