The Maine Music Society is holding its fourth annual auction online beginning Saturday, Nov. 6 and running until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Details on bidding procedures and a link to the auction website are available on the MMS website www.mainemuiscsociety.org. Items up for auction include everything from fishing flies tied by a local […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Cannabis terminology can lead to confusion
DEAR DR. ROACH: What can you tell me about cannabis products containing delta-8 THC? — M.O. ANSWER: Cannabis products have many active chemicals. The ones that have been best studied are the tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THCs are psychoactive, and the term THC generally refers to the delta-9 isomer, but several others, including delta-8, […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Woman takes advantage of neighbor’s assistance
DEAR ABBY: My husband is close to retirement age and has his hands full with work and yardwork all year long. We have a lot of property to take care of. Two years ago, a retired neighbor asked him to clear the snow from her double driveway during the winter storms. (We don’t own a […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 5
100 Years Ago: 1921 One of Waterville Grammar schools is closed because of scarlet fever. 50 Years Ago: 1971 (from a Journal photo) An Art Auction will be held at the Lewiston-Auburn Jewish Community Center, 134 College Street, Lewiston on Saturday evening, Nov. 13 at eight o’clock. Mrs. Harold Miller and Mrs. Allen I. Miller, […]
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: Don’t let anger ruin your plans with friends or family
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Jonas, 34; Tatum O’Neal, 58; Bryan Adams, 62; Art Garfunkel, 80. Happy Birthday: Maintain balance, integrity and perspective regarding what’s happening. Keep your inner circle close, and listen to both sides of issues and beliefs. How you use the information and utilize your strengths will determine the direction you […]
Posted inCommunity, Encore, Things to Do
‘Impressions from Nature in Beeswax’ show to open in Gardiner
GARDINER — “Impressions from Nature in Beeswax,” a show of works by Ann Rhinehardt of Vassalboro, is scheduled to be on view Friday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Dec. 24, at the Monkitree, 263 Water St. Rhinehardt’s paintings are a visual expression of her love of nature, exploring organic forms through color, shape, light and shadow. […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader looking for specialty cranberry bread for the holidays
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Have you heard when cranberry bread will be in stores again? Country Kitchen and Thomas have been two of the brands in the past that have this seasonal bread available in November. In this area at least, it seems it’s only available during November and December in limited markets. In the past, […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Museum L-A opens for special November events
LEWISTON — Museum L-A, at at 35 Canal St., will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, following the annual veterans ceremony in Lewiston. Museum visitors will be able to see the veterans memorial board at the mill created by Bates Mfg. to honor its veteran employees who […]
Posted inDr. Roach, Uncategorized
Vascular congestion can give feet a bruised appearance
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman in excellent health. For the past few years, I have had a creeping, bloody discoloration of my feet, starting at my ankles and going toward my toes. When you touch one of my feet it is momentarily normal but quickly goes back to looking bloody even sometimes […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Vascular congestion can give feet a bruised appearance
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman in excellent health. For the past few years, I have had a creeping, bloody discoloration of my feet, starting at my ankles and going toward my toes. When you touch one of my feet it is momentarily normal but quickly goes back to looking bloody even sometimes […]