Heat waves, shark sightings, tickborne illnesses and poor air quality have taken the shine off what’s supposed to be our most glorious season.
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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Hankering for Maine apples? Check out our sampling of orchards to pick your own.
Apple picking season is here, and orchards statewide grow many varieties.
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6 Maine events this week include Maine Open Lighthouse Day
There’s also the Cole Porter musical ‘Anything Goes’ in South Portland, a music festival in New Gloucester and the Farmington Fair.
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Rain dampens weekend plans, but not drought
Most of the state received about an inch of rainfall, enough to cancel or delay events, but not nearly enough to impact the severe drought.
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This traditional wedding includes hours of hair braiding, a cow and the number 7 | Letters from Madagascar
My host sister has been talking about her wedding since I moved to our village in November 2023. In June, I was lucky to be able to celebrate it with her.
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My visit to a Malagasy witch
Despite the spread of Christianity in Madagascar, witchcraft remains widespread. In May, I was lucky enough to meet a Malagasy witch in person.
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Unexpected treasures can be found on the side of Maine’s roads
A guide to the Bethel area’s small-scale and specialty stands that sell everything from whoopie pies to dog leashes.
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Litchfield Fair to host day for the deaf and hard of hearing
The day will offer enhanced accessibility for a range of offerings people expect from a Maine fair.
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Poland Historical Society hosting talk on early town schools / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Poland Historical Society will hold a presentation on the early town schools Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at 1229 Maine St. next to the Poland Town Office. This talk will cover a period of about 150 years, starting with the early settlers to the end of the one-room schoolhouses in […]
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L/A Community Little Theatre accepting items for ‘Big Yard Sale’ | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The L/A Community Little Theatre will have a Really Big Yard Sale at the theatre’s home on 30 Academy St. in Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All kinds of items will be on sale, including small furniture, home décor items, vintage or antique pieces, books and […]