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/, […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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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.
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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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do
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.