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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedApril 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 […]
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedMarch 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, […]
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PublishedMarch 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.: […]
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PublishedFebruary 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
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedJanuary 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 […]
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PublishedJanuary 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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