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Maine rapper Spose will try to make an album from scratch in 24 hours

by Ray Routhier October 5, 2017October 6, 2017

He plans to start Friday morning and not stop until the next day, and fans can watch online.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

Dishwasher makes his mark on the Dempsey Challenge

by KATHRYN SKELTON Sun Journal October 5, 2017October 5, 2017

David Gervais has raised more than $105,000 in nine years of work with the fundraiser.

Books, Nation & World

‘Remains of the Day’ author Kazuo Ishiguro wins Nobel Prize for Literature

by Associated Press October 5, 2017October 5, 2017

The choice of the British novelist marks a return to conventional literature after 2 consecutive years in which the prize went to non-traditional recipients.

Food & Dining

South Portland close to scratching its toast itch

by Melanie Sochan The Forecaster October 5, 2017October 4, 2017

Scratch Baking Co.’s new Toast Bar should open in the next few weeks, the owners say.

Lifestyle, Maine Authors

OFF RADAR: ‘Still Mill’

by Dana Wilde October 5, 2017October 5, 2017

Patricia Smith Ranzoni documents a way of life terminated by the closure of the Verso Paper Mill

Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Mexican mask makers show their skills at Cony High School

by Jason Pafundi October 4, 2017October 4, 2017

Modesto and Manuel Horta spent the day showing students how they carve traditional wooden masks for fiestas and holiday celebrations in Mexico and around the world.