DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston High School class of 1958, let’s get together for our 67th mini reunion. This gathering will be held at Marco’s in Lewiston on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 12-4 p.m. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Please share this with all our classmates who may not get a newspaper or have […]
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Angolan artist paints latest Lewiston mural
Serafim Yssolo’s creation is going up at Lionel Potvin Park.
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Edward Little class of 1980 gets ready for 45th reunion | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School class of 1980 is having their 45th class reunion at the AMVET Post 6, 1095 Lewiston Road, in New Gloucester, on Saturday, Aug. 16. A few tickets are still available and we want to let classmates know they still have a few days to join in and […]
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Maine’s best bets this week: A giant bouncy house, balloon fest and Highland Games
Catch concerts from Watchhouse in Portland and Halley Elwell in Augusta.
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Is a Maine lobster roll from a gas station any good? | Column
We tried cheaper versions of the state’s signature sandwich from Rusty Lantern, Hannaford and Market Basket to see how they stacked up.
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Get off the Main(e)land and explore 22 of Maine’s islands
The state boasts thousands of islands, each one offering a slightly different vibe, from quiet camping getaways to bustling harbor towns.
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14 historical photos from Lewiston-Auburn’s Balloon Festival
The Great Falls Balloon Festival became the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival in 2024.
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Southern Baptists growing in Maine despite national decline
New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.
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Lisbon Falls blood drive dedicated to memory of Jeannine Laplume / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus, Council 10019, will sponsor a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 21, at the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon Falls, from 1-5 p.m. The blood drive is dedicated to the memory of Jeanine Laplume. Please call 1-800-733- 2767 to make an appointment or go […]
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From Stephen King to New Jersey diners, History Press books cover local lore around the US
A writer from Maine, Sharon Kitchens has turned her passion for Stephen King’s books into a published work