“Anyone that lives this life knows it isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s work. It’s sacrificed time. It’s loss. To some it might seem ‘archaic’ even. But . . .”
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Lifestyle news from the Sun Journal.
Mark LaFlamme: Fowl ending to a ducky race
Talk of the Town: Pricey cones, senior moments and battling fast-food mascots. ‘One Flew over the Intersection’?
Face Time: Stan Spilecki, boffo theater boss and fount of life wisdom
The Wilton resident and UMF theater expert can’t be upstaged when it comes to backstage, having worked for years in Lewiston-Auburn-based theaters.
Top national psychic medium with Maine roots plans visit. Do you believe?
The author and reality TV star who was written about by the New York Times says ‘It’s almost like carrying a pager back in the day. That’s how I feel as a medium: I feel like sometimes, I’m just getting paged by heaven.’
In a word: Product ads from ‘cuckoo’ to ‘gr-r-reat!’
What has to be the most unfortunate advertising slogan ever is one Ford used for its subcompact car, the Pinto.
Mystery Photo for April 16, 2023
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Earth Day, April 22: Wetter, warmer and more extreme — it’s global warming and you can do something about it
Climate change is real. So are these ideas for how you can make a difference.
‘It’s in my blood’: Longtime candlepin bowlers keep a New England tradition alive
As candlepin alleys slowly disappear in Maine, diehard fans and some new to the sport hope to keep the challenging, unique brand of bowling around. ‘I love this game because you cannot conquer it.’
Where to candlepin bowl in Maine
The Maine Candlepin Bowling Association and other sources list at least 15 candlepin bowling alleys around the state still in operation.
Face Time: Patrick Hurley — Creating fine-line drawings wherever he goes
Rumford native Hurley returned to his hometown recently and is focusing his talents and love of art on the details of Maine.