Face Time: Joe Charpentier — New kid on the news block. Sort of.

The Sun Journal's new spot news reporter comes via Down East, Farmington, Wales (the country), Massachusetts and more, acquiring experience needed for even the toughest weather story.

A home at the ‘Drome — Memories were made, lives changed at Auburn’s Rollodrome

Readers reminisce about how they rolled at the iconic skating rink, which is up for sale. 'Everyone looked forward to going to the Rollodrome. It was a part of life.'

‘Get dirty going fast:’ Grown-up toys and the ‘kids’ who play with them

More adults have toys, or at least admit to it. One possible reason: With calamity seemingly just around the next corner, if we don't have something to occupy our minds now and then, why we might go collectively mad, and there's no fun in that at all. 

Face Time: Cartoonist Ernie Anderson talks about his sketchy passion

And to think this hot, new, local artist started by drawing a banana on roller skates.

Face Time: Talking music, cooking and more with Mechanic Falls’ Dee Dee Record Allen

Known as a 'real-life Wonder Woman' to some, the musician, cook, crafter, entrepreneur and 'Piloxer' talks about her passions and what's keeping her busy.

You loved feathered hair, clackers and Cabbage Patch Kids. Jarts, not so much, and one of you has the scars to show it.

We asked Sun Journal readers to share fond fad memories.

We love our Christmas traditions

Decorated trees and Santa, sure. But seafood fests, deer legs, stove-pipe hats and giant muffins? Despite pandemic challenges, 'the most wonderful time of year' appears in no jeopardy of dimming as readers tell us about the special movies, mai tai lunches, Charlie Brown trees, night-long readings and, of course, family gatherings that make the season so very special.

Migraine suffering: By the numbers

Close the rings! Wearable tech is catching on

Fitness is just one benefit. Some people use it for life-saving heart monitoring, while one local man credits it for turning his life around.

Close the rings! Wearable tech is catching on

Fitness is just one benefit. Some people use it for life-saving heart monitoring, while one local man credits it for turning his life around.