These people take Halloween decorating up a notch with 12-foot-high bundles of bones, which became a viral sensation several years ago.
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Bean and spaghetti suppers planned this month | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please join us for our fall bean supper and more, at the Minot United Methodist Church, 142 Minot Ave., Minot, on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 5-7 p.m. The dinner is free and donations are accepted. — Joan, Minot ANSWER: I hope you have a big crowd attending and that folks will feel […]
The comfort food Mainers turn to in discomforting times
On a high stress day, what food makes you feel better? We asked a handful of Mainers who’ve faced added challenges this year.
Lewiston Live Festival fills the street
The first ever busking festival sponsored by the city shuts down Lisbon Street Saturday.
30 things that should be on every Mainer’s bucket list
Here are the natural wonders to see, events to attend and places to visit if you want to truly know the state.
Maine Craft Weekend connects artists, businesses with the community
All weekend long, art lovers have the opportunity to explore rarely-seen studio spaces.
Leeds Community Church thrift store supports local families | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want readers to know about a local treasure located at 160 Church Hill Road in Leeds (yellow Grange building next to Russell Medical Center). This thrift store is organized and well-stocked with lots of clothing for all ages and sizes, household goods, sewing and craft materials, toys and holiday decorations. There […]
Rangeley hiking group sparks social connections, one step at a time
Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition connects outdoor enthusiasts with twice weekly group outings in the summer and once weekly outings in the winter.
See Maine through the eyes of renowned photographer Gordon Parks
These images made in 1944 for Standard Oil have never been exhibited before and are on view at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art through Nov. 9.
Kaydenz Kitchen needs volunteers, kitchen donations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This came across my Facebook page today and I know you are a support of Kaydenz Kitchen, as are many Sun Spots readers. I wanted to share this so others who aren’t on social media can read it. I’m really happy for these folks who have worked so hard to make L-A […]