Based on personal traits and dining preferences, The Maine Dinner Club matches people up to share a meal out. It wasn’t as awkward as you might think.
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inLife & Culture, Sports
Pond hockey has kept these Mainers skating along for decades
A group of 60- and 70-year-olds have been skating and playing hockey together for decades. They don’t show any signs of stopping.
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Reader suggests volunteer opportunities | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For anyone who in the L-A area who is interested in getting out of the house this winter and looking for opportunities to volunteer, I suggest Andwell Hospice Thrift Store in Auburn (https://andwell.org/get-involved/volunteer/, [email protected], 777-7740 Ext 2980; Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Auburn (https://gahumane.org/get-involved/volunteer/, [email protected]); and The Public Theater in Lewiston (https://thepublictheatre.org/volunteer/, […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
In ‘Marrow,’ how far will a young woman go to prevent her pregnancy from ending?
The debut novel from Samantha Browning Shea is set on a fictional Maine island.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Vote for your favorite Maine Trust 2025 Photo of the Year
Voting is open until the end of the month.
Posted inFood, Life & Culture
Vote for the best places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
We are reimagining our annual food awards coverage and want to hear from you. Vote now through the end of January.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine libraries scrambling for books after distributor closes
Many bought new books from Baker & Taylor, which has been winding down operations for months, and have endured long waits while looking for new sources.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Stuck in the snow
Wednesday’s slippery weather had Lewiston motorist pushing through snow.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Accessible and engaging, ‘Strata’ looks back, way back, at air, ice, mud and heat
In her debut, Portland-based science writer Laura Poppick elegantly makes the case that Earth’s ancient geological history is relevant.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Schools & Education
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.