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Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Model train fest in Auburn draws in enthusiasts of all ages
The Great Falls Model Railroad Club showed off its miniature locomotives with pride at its annual ‘ExTRAINaganza’ this weekend.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Mark LaFlamme, News
Lost and sleeveless in the wilds of Auburn! | Column
Mark LaFlamme ponders what vest life will look like. Loin cloth? Tire iron? Hoverboard? Whatever, it will for sure come with a side of mayo.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Skowhegan Indian still needs new owner, although someone is interested
Joe Almand, who helped with the sculpture’s last major restoration in 2014, said he has submitted a proposal to restore the local landmark.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Puzzles & Games
Mystery Photo for Nov. 30, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
For these Mainers, being on stage is a family holiday tradition
These shows are perfect for intergenerational audiences.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
These holiday shows cater to adults on the naughty list
From burlesque shows to a grown-up take on ‘The Grinch,’ adults will feel the magic of the season.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
Mainer with world’s widest mouth, and 4 million TikTok followers, moves home | Column
Sam Ramsdell, who built a social media following while living in Connecticut, has turned the camera on her new Falmouth house — and her irreverent homesteading.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Meet our 2025 Mainers To Be Thankful For
Every year, when we solicit nominations for Mainers To Be Thankful For, we try to emphasize that we’re looking for people who don’t just do good work in their communities but also exceed expectations. By focusing on school workers this year, that standard wasn’t so difficult to meet. Going above and beyond is practically part […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Things to Do
Get in the spirit with 14 holiday music performances in Maine
Choose from classic to contemporary shows to ring in the festivities.