100 Years Ago: 1921 Mrs. Wallace H. White Jr., wife of Congressman White, opened her house for the meeting of the Androscoggin County Republican women on Tuesday. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Musical Literary Cub will be the scene for the first meeting of the season of the: Maine Dance Teachers Association, Sunday. Charles Kelley […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Don’t trust others to tell you the truth
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sacha Baron Cohen, 50; Kate Walsh, 54; Christopher Judge, 57; Marie Osmond, 62. Happy Birthday: Explore the possibilities, be innovative and challenge yourself to think outside the box. Be open to suggestions and ready to make a move when an opportunity comes your way. Don’t sit back, follow others or […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Dysplasic mole increases future risk of melanoma
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently went to my dermatologist because I noticed a dark mole I hadn’t seen before. He did a biopsy, and it was called a “moderately dysplastic nevus.” He recommended removal, which was done right away. During the appointment he mentioned that I am now at greater risk for melanoma, even though […]
Posted inSun Spots
Turner group hoping to restore replicas of creamery, bridge
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are a small group of Turner residents attempting to preserve some of our town’s heritage. There are two small replicas of buildings that were once a large part of our town. One is the Turner Center Creamery, which started as a cheese and butter factory. In 1888, the butter productions and […]
Posted inEncore
Live music at Mixers this weekend
Hello Newman takes the stage Friday, Oct. 15, Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Back in 2009, Hello Newman founding member Derek Johnson had a vision to create a band that played the music he grew up listening to on WCYY and MTV. Hello Newman’s approach to music has always been to emulate the original […]
Posted inEncore
Franco Center to host screening of Lewiston-based documentary
A free screening of the Lewiston-based documentary film, “The Intersection/Le Carrefour,” will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, in the Performance Hall of the Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. The screening will include a lively Q&A featuring the filmmakers, primary characters of the film and community leaders. The film will be followed […]
Posted inEncore
Underground Improv to perform at Craft Brew Underground
Underground Improv, a troupe of some of Maine’s funniest comedians, will perform a night of improv comedy at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15, at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. This month’s show features Dawn Hartill, Nate White, Amanda Kinsey, Greg Lambert and special guest Jason Pelletier. No two shows are ever alike. The show […]
Posted inEncore
Chamber music featured at Oasis of Music
A program of chamber music for violin, clarinet and piano will be presented at this week’s Oasis of Music, beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Performers Mary Hunter, Rose Pruiksma and James Parakilas will present the following: Darius Milhaud, Suite (1937) Pauline Viardot, La […]