CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jack Osbourne, 36; Parker Posey, 53; Courtney Thorne-Smith, 54; Bonnie Raitt, 72. Happy Birthday: Compassion and understanding will push you to make changes that lift the limitations and challenges you face and set your dreams free to flourish. Take care of yourself and the things you have put off for […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inCommunity, Encore, Things to Do
Waterville gallery to open ‘Shirt Stories: Frescoes’ exhibit
Waterville Creates’ next exhibition at its Ticonic Gallery, “Shirt Stories: Frescoes” by Barbara Sullivan, is scheduled to open Monday, Nov. 15, at 10 Water St. #106. A special members’ only reception will be held with the artist from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. To learn more about becoming a member, visit watervillecreates.org/membership. “Shirt […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Paris Public Library calling for knitters for children’s hats, mittens
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again, Paris Public Library will hold a much-needed community drive for knit and crocheted hats and mittens to warm our children’s heads and hands during our long, cold Maine winter. Last year we had a most successful drive thanks to Sun Spots and many generous needle crafters. We are hoping to […]
Posted inDear Abby
Overworked mom runs out of patience with fiance
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my fiance for six years (engaged for almost two). We have a 4-year-old daughter. During the six years we have been together, he has been employed for only two. He has been trying to start a business for the last two years, but it’s still not working. The stress […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Someone you love will be disappointed or jealous
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lorde, 25; Adam DeVine, 38; David Guetta, 54; Joni Mitchell, 78. Happy Birthday: A change of pace will improve your attitude and lower your stress, but first, take care of unfinished business. What you cannot do yourself, summon someone else to take over. Procrastinating and living in the past will […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Kennedy to perform in Lewiston
Fiddler Owen Kennedy will perform at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the Oasis of Music, held in the downstairs chapel of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, at 122 Ash St., Lewiston. Owen is a seasoned solo performer as well, frequently playing at local markets and festivals, kicking off the Boys & Girls […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest Coming to L-A
LEWISTON-AUBURN — Maine Event Comedy plans to present the second annual Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest, Nov. 10-13. The event will take place in the twin cities over four days and feature 32 comedians from Maine to Michigan. “The festival is a celebration of laughter in Lewiston-Auburn,” said Maine Event Comedy’s Mark Turcotte in a […]
Posted inDear Abby
Single woman struggles to connect in her community
DEAR ABBY: I have been living in a 55-plus community in Florida for several years. I’m a single woman, and I moved here for the weather and to meet new friends. In this community, there are “cliques.” One does everything together and never includes anyone else. The other is a combination of full-time residents and […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 6
100 Years Ago: 1921 Five dollars and costs for intoxication was the only sentence In the Lewiston Municipal court Friday morning. The respondent couldn’t pay so he was taken to the county jail, where he will receive board and room for a few weeks. 50 Years Ago: 1971 At an open house meeting at Montello […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Let your creativity take the lead
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emma Stone, 33; Ethan Hawke, 51; Maria Shriver, 66; Sally Field, 75. Happy Birthday: Take control of your life, and deal with situations that are holding you back. Look for opportunities that let you follow your dreams, and use your skills to reach your goals. Change isn’t easy, but it […]