Stephanie Gelinas, executive director of Sandcastle Clinical and Educational Services, center, displays a video audition on her phone for the rest of the Maine’s Got Talent reviewers to evaluate. In the front row are Mona Leavitt and Charlene O’Clair. Seated next to Gelinas are Jaci Peterson, left, and Sonia Theberge. (Sun Journal photo by Andree […]
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H.S. football: Thornton’s Thomas Palmer, Bonny Eagle’s Aiden McGlone win Gaziano awards
McGlone earns offensive lineman award, Palmer takes defensive award.
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Salamander found between layers of ice in Auburn
Auburn resident Ben Lounsbury was walking on a snowmobile trail in Auburn on Friday when he saw a salamander between thin ice above and thick ice below. (Ben Lounsbury photo)
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Nordic skiing: Leavitt’s Roy Varney, Mt. Blue’s Emma Charles streak to victory at Sassi Memorial
St. Dom’s Emily Gerencer finishes second in girls’ race.
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The Harlow Gallery announces art workshops
HALLOWELL — Registration is open for February and March art workshops at The Harlow, 100 Water St. Classes include woodcarving, watercolor, mosaics and ceramics. Exploring Ceramic Cold Finish Techniques — Saturday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Facilitator: Shawna Barnes. Learn the difference between traditional ceramic glaze and cold finishes. Hands-on experimentation and exploration will be encouraged. […]
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Copies of Griffin's book will not be for sale at APL event
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library’s event with Mark Griffin on Thursday, Feb. 14, has changed slightly. Unfortunately, there will not be copies of the book available to purchase at the program as was previously announced. Folks with copies of his book “All That Heaven Allows” may bring theirs in and ask Griffin to sign it.
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New England Watercolor Society show to include Auburn artist
BOSTON — New England Watercolor Society, one of the oldest and most prestigious watercolor societies in the United States, will present the annual Signature Members Show, highlighting the work of some of the finest watercolor artists in New England during February. Auburn resident Janet Laird-Lagassee will be among 99 artists participating in the show, to be held […]
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In a tumultuous time, Maine searches for civility
The state is already known nationally for its more measured discourse, but groups and political leaders push harder for compromise over conflict. As former Gov. Paul LePage and legislators clashed and the toxic national discourse seeped into the everyday discussions of many Mainers, some feared the state had veered from its famously civic-minded roots. In […]
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Outdoors in Maine: Fond memories of special times in ice shacks
Here in the sun-drenched Florida Keys, the nearest thing to an ice shack is a small shed near the marina that holds two big chest freezers where boaters get their 10-pound bags of ice cubes every couple of days. As February approaches, for some inexplicable reason, I start thinking about ice shacks and the good […]
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On Skiing: Lessons beneficial for every level of skiier
When is the last time you took a ski lesson? Ask that of most skiers and they name a time so long ago they can hardly remember what the lesson was about. I have to admit that before I took a formal lesson I was a certified professional ski patrolman. When I began patrolling at […]