In a word: Homer, war, woman and other words of 2022

'Partygate' — the goings-on by former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his ilk during the COVID-19 lockdown — was one word being considered by Collins Dictionary.

Talk of the town: The purloined fire truck and a selfishly devoured meat pie

Got flu meds? You either pay ridiculous prices for the brand stuff or you find yourself out in Kennedy Park in the wee hours going: 'Psss, hey buddy. Got any fizz?'

‘Comics by people with day jobs:’ Maine comic artists and illustrators drawn into another world

The artists' reasons are many: 'To improve. For therapy. To scratch an itch. To avoid doing other things sometimes. For most of us, there's nothing else we'd rather be doing.' 

Mystery Photo for Jan. 8, 2023

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.

In a word: More pet peeves for the new year

Famous bears, pesky S's, 360-degree turns and well-honed targets are in our sights this week. And the bead goes on.

Maine winters are tough. Here are some ways to get through

Got the 'winter blues' already? As the New Year arrives and with it three-plus months of dark and cold, the Sun Journal spoke with experts and residents alike to get their advice on how they stay sane and healthy.

Face Time: Anna Faherty — preserving Franco American history in Maine

Working as the sole archivist at the Franco-American Collection at Lewiston-Auburn College is the perfect fit for the Brunswick native, who said it involves immigration and labor history and 'my love of local Maine history.'

Mystery Photo for Jan. 1, 2023

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.

Do you have COVID regrets?

Mystery Photo for December 24, 2022

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.