While many of the youth ball programs offered by municipal departments of recreation are restricted to residents, many other programs are open to the public, including Lewiston & Auburn Recreation Departments Wednesdays in the Park performances each Wednesday morning, and the Summer Fun & Films program coordinated by the Lewiston Police Department. If you’re looking […]
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Sun Journal.
Rainy Day: Candlepin reigns in Maine
When it rains in Maine, that doesn’t mean the fun stops. Try one of many local bowling alleys for hours of friendly (or fierce) competition.
Get Wet: Mt. Blue State Park offers family fun, or a rigorous hike. You pick
Whether you’re interested in sitting on the shore of Webb Lake on a lazy day, watching the family swim, or tying on boots and hiking the rocky terrain up Tumbledown, Mt. Blue State Park has it all.
Snack Attack: Food trucks offer comfort food — fast
Wait, what? Deep-fried pizza is a thing? And loaded tater tots? At food trucks throughout western Maine, chefs are dishing up creative and delicious comfort food.
History Buff: Learn what life on the homestead was all about at Washburn-Norlands Living History Center
Washburn-Norlands Living History Center is a celebration of the lives of the Washburn brothers, who were each accomplished politicians and businessmen in the 1800s.
Park It: State park directory
Public parks and lands in Western Maine and surrounding areas.
Made in Maine: New Balance supports soles, souls
New Balance manufactures about seven million sneakers every year. Of its five factories in New England, three are in Maine.
Bass tourneys in western Maine:
Saturday, May 25 Androscoggin Lake, Leeds: Maine Yak Anglers, Jason Gardner, 207-522-0655 Saturday, June 1 Pleasant Lake, Otisfield-Oxford: Androscoggin Bassmasters, John Volkernick, 207-240-1752 Wednesday, June 5 Androscoggin River, Gulf Island Pond, Auburn: Saco Valley Cast Masters, Steven Philbrick, 207-730-3998 Sunday, June 16 Androscoggin Lake, Leeds: Maine B.A.S.S. Nation, Corey Vose, 207-441-4442 Kezar Lake, Lovell: Maine […]
Price Points: Lobster for every palate and wallet
Hungry for lobster and want some suggestions? Here are three options, priced from low to high, depending on your taste (and your wallet).
Out Late: Who doesn’t like Guthries?
She Doesn’t Like Guthries in Lewiston does more than serve up greens. It’s certified by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection as a “Green Restaurant,” using biodegradable containers and utensils for takeout orders, among other environment-friendly practices.