Many bought new books from Baker & Taylor, which has been winding down operations for months, and have endured long waits while looking for new sources.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts, entertainment and books news from the Sun Journal.
Accessible and engaging, ‘Strata’ looks back, way back, at air, ice, mud and heat
In her debut, Portland-based science writer Laura Poppick elegantly makes the case that Earth’s ancient geological history is relevant.
These Maine high schoolers are sharing their love of music with younger students
Maine Music Mentors has chapters in 3 towns and is still expanding.
Sufi music in Freeport, dancing in Lewiston, skating at Pineland | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Portland real estate agent gets second chance on ‘Jeopardy!’
Jason Singer, who won 2 games in July and whose wife is also a former ‘Jeopardy!’ champion, will be competing Wednesday in the show’s Champions Wildcard tournament.
Things to do in Maine this week include s’mores night and ‘The 39 Steps’
The New England Toy and Record Show is Saturday in Kittery.
Breakwater walks and cocktails: Here’s 5 things to do in Rockland
The Midcoast city in Knox County has a lot to offer.
11 Maine events in 2026 to put on your calendar now
Dates are set for Maine Maple Sunday, the Maine Lobster Festival, Nick Offerman, David Sedaris, Weird Al Yankovic and Toto.
Mystery Photo for Jan. 4, 2026
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Maine native Timothy Simons nominated for Critics Choice Award
The Readfield native was nominated for his role in the Netflix show ‘Nobody Wants This.’ The awards show airs Sunday night.