DEAR ABBY: My 23-year-old daughter is dating a transgender woman, “Holly.” My family is accepting, and we love Holly. However, she has been met with varying levels of acceptance from some of our friends. Recently, one of them, “Gina,” invited our family to an upcoming poolside barbecue at their home. Gina’s mother (who lives with […]
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Nov. 3
100 Years Ago: 1921 Miss Louise Warren of Auburn attended the reunion of Farmington Normal School students in Portland Friday. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Edward Little Hi Y has started off a new year under the direction of Wayne T. MacDonald. This year’s officers are Mike Adler, president; Dave St. Hillaire, vice president; John Therrien, […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Use what you know to bring about positive professional changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elizabeth Smart, 34; Gemma Ward, 34; Colin Kaepernick, 34; Dolph Lundgren, 64. Happy Birthday: Take the experience you have and turn it into something tangible. Use your skills, knowledge and insight to bring about changes that make life easier. Make achieving inner happiness and peace of mind the focuses of […]
Posted inSun Spots
Wintering rosemary requires careful watering and lower heat
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In answer to a reader’s question about rosemary, I have wintered it successfully for many years. I have multiple plants, one that I have had for over a decade. I keep them for the winter in a west or east window in a room that is heated to 50 to 55 degrees. […]
Posted inEncore
Underground Improv presents night of laughs at Franco Center
Underground Improv will deliver a night of laughs and entertainment at 7 pm. on Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Underground Improv, a troupe of Maine comedians, features a rotating cast of Dawn Hartill, Nate White, Leonard Kimble, Julie Poulin, Nic Dufault, Amanda Kinsey, and Greg Lambert. The show content is […]
Posted inEncore
Clockwork brings 80s Night back to Franco Center
80s Night is back featuring the band Clockwork at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Clockwork features big sound, big lights and high energy. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 7 p.m. Full bar available. The Gendron Franco Center is located at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. For more information, […]
Posted inEncore
Oasis of Music presentation to showcase clavichord music
Clavichordist Kevin Birch will perform a program of early music at the Oasis of Music from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. According to Wikipedia, the clavichord is a Western European stringed rectangular keyboard instrument that was used largely in the Late Middle Ages through […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Denny Breau concert canceled
NOTE: Due to COVID exposure, the concert has been canceled. All tickets will be refunded, according to the Johnson Hall website. Denny Breau plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center at 280 Water St. in Gardiner. Breau’s rhythmically flawless and dazzlingly clear style allows him to do […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Protein in the urine should be investigated for a cause
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had many tests for bacteria in his urine. Three months ago, he had no protein in the urine; two months ago, the number of protein was 20; one month ago, the number was 100. His urologist is not concerned. My sister, who had amyloidosis that eventually took her life, always […]
Posted inDear Abby
Family friend knows too much about Couple’s finances
DEAR ABBY: I am friends with “Pete” and “Pam,” a couple I have known for more than 20 years. Pam is keeping secrets from Pete, and, unfortunately, I’m aware of it. I need a way to address my concerns to Pete. He works full time in a great job, and his salary goes into a […]