The 144-year-old Auburn Art Club is still painting its future

Karen Kreworuka Special to the Sun Journal

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Published
April 7, 2024

The 144-year-old Auburn Art Club is still painting its future

The longstanding club, whose members enjoy all types of art, was Auburn’s first women’s club and is believed to be the oldest women’s club in the state.
Published
April 7, 2024

About The Auburn Art Club

History: Established March 20, 1880, by local teacher Hettie Bearce, it was one of the earliest women’s clubs in the state. A member of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs since 1892 and the National Federation since 1908. When: Meets at 2 p.m. the first Monday of each month, September-December and March-June. Coming soon: The […]
Published
April 2, 2024

‘Powerful’ performances, ‘smart, funny’ writing revealed in Public Theatre’s ‘Secret Hour’

The play gets its title from a game the couple invented. During Secret Hour, they reveal frivolous things to each other, such using a strand of hair as dental floss and finding three-legged dogs creepy.
Published
March 27, 2024

Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn seeks applications for free home repair projects

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and am wondering if you could help us with finding homes to renovate this year. The nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age and/or disability, […]
Published
March 10, 2024

Lewiston is developing age-friendly programs, and you can help

Silver Linings: The city has joined AARP’s national effort to increase livability for senior citizens.
Published
February 18, 2024

Upcoming events

Coming up at or related to the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Mechanic Falls: March 8 to Dec. 28: “Music in Maine”; at the Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland. The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will be part of the exhibit. Sunday, April 21, 1-4 p.m.: […]
Published
February 18, 2024

About the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Located: 272 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls (basement of the Silver Spur dance hall). Open: Year-round by appointment. Contact: Ken Brooks: 207-654-2227 or 207-852-7060; email: kenandjanebrooks@gmail.com. Or call Paul Main: 207-490-2001. Admission: $10
Published
February 11, 2024

Local agency adds patient-centered health care program

Silver Linings: Nurse practitioners are appointed to a yearlong mentorship to learn palliative skills to better match patient care to patient desires.
Published
January 7, 2024

Just what is hygge?

COZINESS AND COMFORT At its core, hygge is about coziness and comfort in both your physical surroundings and your emotional state. It’s the feeling you get when you’re wrapped in a warm blanket on a chilly day or when you enjoy a cup of hot tea while reading a book. ATMOSPHERE Hygge emphasizes creating a […]
Published
January 7, 2024

Next three months got you down? Give winter a big hygge

We check in with Mainers who face winter with lots of coziness and camaraderie, just like the Danes.

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