DEAR SUN SPOTS: When and how are finalists notified for the Greater Franklin County Readers’ Choice Awards? — Cody, no town ANSWER: Greater Franklin County Readers’ Choice is a community contest highlighting the best of what our areas have to offer — from dining and shopping to arts and entertainment and more. Favorite local businesses in over […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Green Wood Gallery Open House this Saturday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Because you mentioned GreenWood Gallery at 998 Old Danville Road, Auburn, was looking for artists and vendors for our upcoming open house on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., we have five artists and nine vendors this year. Thank you so much for mentioning the event in Sun Spots. […]
Woodstock writer helps kids cope with fears
Elizabeth Klose Hartford has created a series of children’s books that help kids learn how to handle scary experiences.
9/11 memorial mystery solved
If you think you can identify where this week’s Mystery Photo below was taken, contact us at bmail@sunjournal.com or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voicemail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be put into a drawing for a $25 gift card to DaVinci’s Eatery in Lewiston.
Fans mystery solved
If you think you can identify where this week’s Mystery Photo below was taken, contact us at bmail@sunjournal.com or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voicemail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be put into a drawing for a $25 gift card to DaVinci’s Eatery in Lewiston.
Edward Little class of 1961 reunion; butter mints | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School class of 1961 will be celebrating its 65th class reunion at an informal gathering at Taber’s at 470 Lakeshore Drive in Auburn (which has been a part of many a class reunion), on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. In case fellow classmates may not […]
Wooden apple mystery solved
If you think you can identify where this week’s Mystery Photo below was taken, contact us at bmail@sunjournal.com or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voicemail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be put into a drawing for a $25 gift card to DaVinci’s Eatery in Lewiston.
Dolly Parton party, Fall Fair, book and bake sale | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The West Auburn Congregational Church at 811 West Auburn Road in Auburn is holding a Fall Fair on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair includes a quilt show, local vendors, raffle baskets, gift card raffles, and homemade baked goods, baked beans, and coleslaw for sale. — Jenny, Auburn […]
Fall field trip guide takes learning across western Maine and beyond
Western Maine and destinations across the state offer fall field trips exploring history, science, agriculture, wildlife, the arts and Maine’s changing landscape.
Delicious mystery solved
Last week’s Mystery Photo was the interior of our new sponsor’s restaurant