DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Sunday, July 6, our good friend, mother, grammy, and great gram, etc. will celebrate her 80th birthday. Let’s celebrate with her by giving her a card shower this year. — Marion, no town ANSWER: The person who sent the original letter sent the wrong street address. Here is the correct information […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Double ‘Jeopardy!’: Maine man wins a second time
Jason Singer’s win on Tuesday made him and his wife, Susan McMillan, part of an exclusive club of married winners of the famed game show. He added icing to the cake with a second win Wednesday.
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Mystery Photo for July 6, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Lewiston hopes busking festival will boost downtown foot traffic
The act of busking, or performing music or other unique talents in public spaces, has been the centerpiece of successful summer festivals in other communities, and Lewiston is hoping to be the next.
Posted inLife & Culture, News, Things to Do
Rock in Poland, Bach in Lewiston, squawk in South Paris, celebrate freedom everywhere | Get out!
There are plenty of things to do this week in western Maine.
Posted inSun Spots, Uncategorized
Out-of-state reader wants information on Moxie Festival before Maine visit | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m traveling to Maine in July and looking forward to checking out the Moxie Festival. How do I find out about it? — Carolyn, no town ANSWER: Click on this informative website that will tell you everything you need to know about Moxie Days that runs from July 11 through 13. There’s […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
This Maine husband and wife have now both won ‘Jeopardy!’ Who are they?
Jason Singer, a former Press Herald reporter and editor, won Tuesday’s episode of the ABC game show. His wife, Susan McMillan, is a past winner too.
Posted inSun Spots
Lewiston Farmers’ Market volunteer and shopper info | 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 heart […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Arts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture, Maine
7-piece ensemble to kick off basilica concert series in Lewiston
Aaron Engebreth and Friends will open the 2025 summer concert series Wednesday at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
Is Maine’s enthusiasm for fireworks fizzling out?
The number of stores in the state has been declining since 2018, and after an uptick during the pandemic, sales have slowed as well.