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11 Maine waterfalls to explore, from Portland to Baxter State Park

by Ray Routhier July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Some other popular destinations include Grafton Notch State Park, Moxie Falls and Angel Falls.

Community, Life & Culture, Maine

How a federal monument’s new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans

by David Sharp Associated Press July 20, 2025July 20, 2025

A new welcome center at the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine tells the story of the land from the perspective of its original inhabitants — the Native Americans who comprise the Wabanaki Confederacy

Arts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture, Maine

Bates Dance Festival’s youth outreach program celebrates 30 years of community, connection

by Trinity Poon July 20, 2025July 18, 2025

A fortuitous meeting at the Bates Dance Festival in 1994 began a decadeslong labor of love for the founders of the Bates Youth Arts Program.

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Edward Little Class of 1956 having a mini reunion in August | Sun Spots

July 20, 2025July 31, 2025

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Another year has passed and we need your help again. What would we do without you? The Edward Little High School Class of 1956 is having a mini reunion at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Governor’s Restaurant, at 1185 Lisbon St. in Lewiston. Attendees are welcome to bring a guest. Reservations […]

Arts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture

For these guest artists, Bates Dance Festival is an incubator for creativity

by Megan Gray July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

This year’s performances include new iterations of two yearslong projects by dancers Onye Ozuzu and Gesel Mason.

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SHAREcenter in Lewiston hosting Parking Lot Sale on Saturday | Sun Spots

July 18, 2025July 31, 2025

DEAR SUN SPOTS: SHAREcenter is having a Parking Lot Sale at 675 Main St., Marketplace Mall (behind Cumberland Farms) on Saturday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items include furniture, new clothing, children’s books, jewelry making and scrapbooking supplies, collectibles, home goods, canning supplies, a stove, refrigerator, conference tables and chairs, lockers, storage […]

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A meal with strawberry shortcake planned at North Waterford church | Sun Spots

July 17, 2025July 31, 2025

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The North Waterford Congregational Church at 10 Irving Green Road in Waterford will hold the second supper of the season on Saturday, July 22, from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, chop suey, coleslaw, salads, casseroles, rolls and beverages, and the featured dessert is strawberry shortcake. The cost is $12 for […]