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Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
New book details how Maine’s North Woods was protected
Karin Tilberg’s ‘Loving the North Woods’ gives a detailed history of the region’s recent conservation, but misses a few key points.
Woman’s Literary Union in Auburn taking orders for fall mums / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Fall mums are coming! Longfellow’s Greenhouse is providing chrysanthemums in 9-inch pots for $10 as a fundraiser for the Woman’s Literary Union. There are five color choices. Please call Kathy at 402-7591 and place your order by Aug. 25 for pickup at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn on […]
Community Little Theatre’s ‘SpongeBob Musical’ a timely ‘delight’ | Review
The Auburn theater’s current production brings the cartoon’s color and lovable silliness to life with original music and some unexpected depth.
Lewiston High School class of 1958 plans reunion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston High School class of 1958, let’s get together for our 67th mini reunion. This gathering will be held at Marco’s in Lewiston on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 12-4 p.m. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Please share this with all our classmates who may not get a newspaper or have […]
Angolan artist paints latest Lewiston mural
Serafim Yssolo’s creation is going up at Lionel Potvin Park.
Edward Little class of 1980 gets ready for 45th reunion | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School class of 1980 is having their 45th class reunion at the AMVET Post 6, 1095 Lewiston Road, in New Gloucester, on Saturday, Aug. 16. A few tickets are still available and we want to let classmates know they still have a few days to join in and […]
Maine’s best bets this week: A giant bouncy house, balloon fest and Highland Games
Catch concerts from Watchhouse in Portland and Halley Elwell in Augusta.
Is a Maine lobster roll from a gas station any good? | Column
We tried cheaper versions of the state’s signature sandwich from Rusty Lantern, Hannaford and Market Basket to see how they stacked up.
Get off the Main(e)land and explore 22 of Maine’s islands
The state boasts thousands of islands, each one offering a slightly different vibe, from quiet camping getaways to bustling harbor towns.