DEAR SUN SPOTS: Liliana Tripp, 6, is at it again. We reached out to Sun Spots in the past to help get the word out about our gift bags for homeless children and received a great response. After the project was finished, Liliana decided she wanted to continue to make an impact on the community […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inEncore
Maine Music Society names new artistic director
The Maine Music Society announces the appointment of Dr. Richard Nickerson as artistic director. Dr. Nickerson, or Rick as he prefers to be called, plans a variety of performances for the 2021-22 concert season. Dr. Nickerson presently serves as director of choral activities at Windham High School, a position he has held for 34 years. […]
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‘Visual Culture: Issues and Institutions’ focuses on Maine’s history with art
Maine’s Mid-Century Moment Series
Posted inEncore
Maine Event Comedy presents Jay Chanoine at Craft Brew Underground
Maine Event Comedy presents Stand Up! Records recording artist Jay Chanoine at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. The show will also feature Boston’s Sean Duffy and Lewiston’s Nic Dufault. Chanoine is a frequent member of The Altercation Punk Comedy Tour and a contributing writer to satirical humor site […]
Posted inDear Abby
Husband’s alcoholism now pits him against teenaged son
DEAR ABBY: Sometimes when my husband, “Tom,” drinks he becomes volatile. A month ago, after being out drinking, he came home very late. I made a joke that upset him and he started yelling and calling me names. I have learned that when Tom gets like that, it’s best to just agree with him. On […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Myths, misunderstandings and misleaders about COVID-19
DR. ROACH WRITES: I have written many columns on COVID-19, which has become a major cause of death and disability in all of North America and the world. I have consistently recommended the available vaccines, and tried to identify their (modest) risks and (dramatic) effectiveness. Recently, I have received many letters so full of misinformation […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Lean on dependable people to help move your plans forward
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jacob Latimore, 25; Josh Gates, 44; Antonio Banderas, 61; Rosanna Arquette, 62. Happy Birthday: Productivity is the name of the game, not unnecessary change. How you go about getting ahead physically, emotionally and financially will make a difference regarding the influence you have on your life and the lives of […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Words matter, so be precise
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jacob Latimore, 25; Josh Gates, 44; Antonio Banderas, 61; Rosanna Arquette, 62. Happy Birthday: Productivity is the name of the game, not unnecessary change. How you go about getting ahead physically, emotionally and financially will make a difference regarding the influence you have on your life and the lives of […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Taproots: Off-shoots of printerly origins opening reception set
Taproots: Off-shoots of printerly origins by Rebecca Goodale and Christopher Patch is set to open with an reception at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at The Cholcolate Church Arts Center Gallery, 804 Washington St. in Bath. The work will be on view through Sept. 25. A natural taproot is a strong central root from which other […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Blues concert planned in Waterfront Park in Bath
The Blues band The Renovators will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Waterfront Park in Bath. This band has seen a lot of living and their eight CDs of original music reflect that. The Renovators love nothing more than developing a song idea and exercising their collaborative muscle. The resulting lyrics and music […]