DEAR ABBY: I’m fortunate that most of my neighbors are kind and considerate. We’ve all enjoyed sharing each other’s celebrations. However, there’s one family among the five households that we’ve never managed to connect with on a personal level. Despite our efforts, such as giving gifts and food, they have always been unresponsive. While there’s […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Floater in eye proves to be incredibly distracting
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 67-year-old male with generally good vision. I have had a few floaters in my eyes over the years, but they have generally been small and have not significantly affected my vision. However, about six months ago, I suddenly had a large floater appear in one of my eyes that […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Crock-Pot supper happening in Lisbon Falls
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lisbon Christian Outreach Food Pantry is having an “All You Can Eat” Crock-Pot supper at the Lisbon Falls Baptist Church, 555 Lisbon St. (Route 196), Lisbon Falls, on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. The meal will consist of all-you-can-eat soup, chowder, chili and […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Lewiston’s Trinity Commons to host recital Feb. 18
LEWISTON — Flautist Chris Lansley is set to give a recital at Trinity Commons, 247 Bates St., at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, as part of the ongoing Oasis of Music series. Performing with Lansley will be pianist Adrian Dmytruk, with the program featuring diverse classical pieces. Lansley, principal flute with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Rumford’s 49 Franklin St. to host Scottish Fish Feb. 20
The band has performed at the Boston Celtic Music Festival, the Bellingham Celtic Festival, Club Passim, and at various other public and private venues across the U.S.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Haggard & Cashed plan Brownfield concert
The country music band is to take the stage Feb. 21 at Stone Mountain Arts.
Posted inEncore
Lewiston’s Oasis of Music to feature Jim Gallant Feb. 26
For this performance, Gallant will perform a mix of originals (some from his new CD) and covers, both songs and instrumentals.
Posted inEncore
South Paris performing arts association presents ‘Songs for a New World’
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association is presenting “Songs for a New World” in February and March. Show dates are set for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 7-8; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2 and 9. Performances are at […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Feb. 10
100 Years Ago: 1925 Despite the downpour of rain and a heavy fogbank that hung over Rumford Tuesday morning, the officials of the Chisholm Ski club carried on with the program of the annual Rumford carnival Tuesday. Spectators in raincoats and protected by umbrellas watched the morning snowshoe races. Contestants were drenched by the morning’s […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Scour the internet for answers and verify your findings before you take a step forward.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chloe Grace Moretz, 28; Emma Roberts, 34; Elizabeth Banks, 51; Laura Dern, 58. Happy Birthday: Pursue what makes you happy. Engage in pastimes incorporating work and pleasure, and you’ll discover the fast path forward. Put a positive spin on everything you do, from how you present yourself to others to […]