In her debut, Portland-based science writer Laura Poppick elegantly makes the case that Earth’s ancient geological history is relevant.
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Breakwater walks and cocktails: Here’s 5 things to do in Rockland
The Midcoast city in Knox County has a lot to offer.
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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.
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No matter what time of year, Cher Bright of Greene is doing good deeds
Whether donating clothes, offering support or even doing laundries, she’s providing for others year-round without fanfare.
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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.
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Maine’s first baby of 2026 born at Augusta hospital
The girl was born at 12:53 a.m. Thursday to a Lisbon couple at MaineGeneral Health’s Alfond Center for Health.