DEAR SUN SPOTS: Wilderness Miracles Wildlife Rehab and Misfits Rehab is having a Raffle Event. This will end on July 31 when we’ll pull names of the winners. It’s only $1 for a raffle ticket with a 1st prize of $1,000, 2nd prize of $500 and 3rd prize of $300. Purchase as many raffle tickets […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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Ozzy Osbourne, godfather of heavy metal who led Black Sabbath, dies
The singer died Tuesday at age 76 just weeks after giving a farewell show.
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Lewiston Farmers’ Market volunteers are needed | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are you interested in volunteering with the Lewiston Farmers’ Market? We always need set up and break down help as well as support for market events including our annual Spaghetti Squash Dinner! For more information please contact lewistonfarmersmarket@gmail.com. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: A year-round, family friendly farmers’ market right in the […]
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11 Maine waterfalls to explore, from Portland to Baxter State Park
Some other popular destinations include Grafton Notch State Park, Moxie Falls and Angel Falls.
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How a federal monument’s new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans
A new welcome center at the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine tells the story of the land from the perspective of its original inhabitants — the Native Americans who comprise the Wabanaki Confederacy
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Bates Dance Festival’s youth outreach program celebrates 30 years of community, connection
A fortuitous meeting at the Bates Dance Festival in 1994 began a decadeslong labor of love for the founders of the Bates Youth Arts Program.
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Edward Little Class of 1956 having a mini reunion in August | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Another year has passed and we need your help again. What would we do without you? The Edward Little High School Class of 1956 is having a mini reunion at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Governor’s Restaurant, at 1185 Lisbon St. in Lewiston. Attendees are welcome to bring a guest. Reservations […]
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For these guest artists, Bates Dance Festival is an incubator for creativity
This year’s performances include new iterations of two yearslong projects by dancers Onye Ozuzu and Gesel Mason.
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SHAREcenter in Lewiston hosting Parking Lot Sale on Saturday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: SHAREcenter is having a Parking Lot Sale at 675 Main St., Marketplace Mall (behind Cumberland Farms) on Saturday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items include furniture, new clothing, children’s books, jewelry making and scrapbooking supplies, collectibles, home goods, canning supplies, a stove, refrigerator, conference tables and chairs, lockers, storage […]
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A meal with strawberry shortcake planned at North Waterford church | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The North Waterford Congregational Church at 10 Irving Green Road in Waterford will hold the second supper of the season on Saturday, July 22, from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, chop suey, coleslaw, salads, casseroles, rolls and beverages, and the featured dessert is strawberry shortcake. The cost is $12 for […]