The Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival had three full launches, plus tethered balloons and more, making it a success both in the air and on the ground, officials say.
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Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
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A thank-you letter to Gather to Grow supporters / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are deeply grateful to everyone for joining us this past Wednesday, Aug. 6, for our event “Becoming Gather to Grow.” A heartfelt thank-you to everyone whose efforts and contributions helped make the evening truly special: Haali’s Halaal team for partnering with us to provide an incredibly beautiful and nourishing meal; youth participating in […]
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Photos: Saturday at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival
Balloons took flight Saturday morning over Lewiston-Auburn while the parade turned heads.
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Outdoor movie, s’mores planned for family night in Minot | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please join us in our parking lot for a free family-friendly movie night and a make your own s’mores event at the Minot United Methodist Church on 142 Minot Ave. in Minot, on Friday, Aug. 22. The movie starts at 7 p.m. If it rains, the movie will be shown indoors. Please […]
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Summer Outreach in Lewiston
United Way of Androscoggin County’s project delivers to students.
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Living alone on an island in Casco Bay, he’s found a whole new world
In recovery, Scott Kern discovered his happy place: a tiny slice of land he calls Planet Sand that he’s doing what he can to protect.
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Summer in Maine is green. So are these 4 works of art.
The color has many connotations, from growing things to climate change.
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New book details how Maine’s North Woods was protected
Karin Tilberg’s ‘Loving the North Woods’ gives a detailed history of the region’s recent conservation, but misses a few key points.
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Woman’s Literary Union in Auburn taking orders for fall mums / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Fall mums are coming! Longfellow’s Greenhouse is providing chrysanthemums in 9-inch pots for $10 as a fundraiser for the Woman’s Literary Union. There are five color choices. Please call Kathy at 402-7591 and place your order by Aug. 25 for pickup at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn on […]
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Community Little Theatre’s ‘SpongeBob Musical’ a timely ‘delight’ | Review
The Auburn theater’s current production brings the cartoon’s color and lovable silliness to life with original music and some unexpected depth.