DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Holy Family Church Parish Hall at 607 Sabattus St. in Lewiston on Monday, Oct. 20, from 12:30-5 p.m. To make an appointment, please call 1-800-733-2767 or go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter sponsor code LewistonME — Ray, Lewiston […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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Finnish fiddlers, Buddy Holly, ‘found sound’ and more | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
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Yom Kippur fasting feels different for some Jewish Mainers advocating for Gaza aid
Some of the core principles of the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar resonate with them.
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Check out 9 historical photos of celebrities visiting Maine
The Smashing Pumpkins, Lady Gaga and Susan Sarandon were also photographed in Portland locations.
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Maine’s best bets this week include ‘The Muppet Movie’ and a Titanic musical
The Runaway country music festival with 12/OC and Noah Thompson is Sunday at Limington Harmon Airport.
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Franco-Amercian Collection seeks St. Dom’s memorabilia | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are looking for St. Dom’s alums. At the Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine, we were saddened to learn that St. Dominic’s Academy was closing its high school. We are reaching out to the St. Dom’s alumni community asking you to help us preserve keepsakes and stories from St. […]
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Line dancing at the Franco Center in Lewiston | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Join us at the Franco Center for Wednesday morning line dancing lessons with Jake Hodgkin, our very own production and creative arts manager. Whether you’re brand new or have two-stepped before, all levels are welcome — no partner or experience needed! We get together most Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. at the Franco […]
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Bean suppers, craft fair on the way | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone in the Lewiston-Auburn area with a hydraulic slide shift flail mower to mow our road. Please contact me at subme2016@gmail.com. — No name, no town ANSWER: I’ve seen these mowers but had no idea what they were called. So, I just learned something new! DEAR SUN SPOTS: There […]
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New romcom ‘The Threesome’ comes from a Maine writer who works on ‘The Simpsons’
Bowdoinham native Ethan Ogilby worked in TV and film production, on ‘The Simpsons’ and on Netflix documentaries, before getting his screenplay filmed.
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Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin seeks volunteers | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin has many adults waiting that need to improve their English so they can connect with jobs and manage day-to-day life. Volunteers are needed to serve as one-on-one tutors, as well as English Conversation Partners. Literacy Volunteers tutors and English conversation partners have helped hundreds of adults gain the skills they […]