DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was recently driving by the Catholic church on Elm Street in Mechanic Falls and saw that the building was gone. The sign is still there, but no church. Do you know what happened to it? Are Masses being held somewhere else? Thank you for your help. — No Name, Auburn.

ANSWER: The Our Lady of Ransom, located at 117 Elm St. in Mechanic Falls, still lists Mass times as Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays at 8 a.m. The church building that you recall seeing in that location had not been used for Mass for several years prior to its demolition late last summer. However, Mass still takes place on the property.

According to Dave Guthro, communications director for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, years ago, mold issues and the deteriorated physical condition of the structure prompted the parishioners to begin celebrating Mass in the parish center, located behind the church building on the same property. The center has a hall, classrooms and office space. Guthro says the parish is presently discussing ideas for renovating the parish hall into a more permanent and attractive worship space, as well as ideas for renovating the present classroom space into a new hall, classrooms and/or meeting space.

GOOD MORNING SUN SPOTS: We went to a wonderful concert last night with four schools performing — Oak Hill High School, Leavitt Area High School, Islesboro Community School and Monmouth Academy. It took place at Leavitt High School. The chorus from each school sang four songs together, and it was wonderful. The bands from each school played five pieces together, again, wonderful. They only had, I believe, two hours to practice together. Our granddaughter was in the chorus, so I am very proud to pass this on. I wish it had been advertised so that more would have attended. Thank you for all that you share. — Karen B.

ANSWER: Spring concert time is upon us — the perfect time to attend upcoming events at your local schools to support the arts in education. Please remember that you can submit your event information to the Sun Journal by visiting the community calendar page online at http://events.sunjournal.com/events/. 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: To the reader looking to raise her soil pH, after doing some research, we have found these sources: potassium carbonate; oyster shell lime; wood ashes; organic material composted (fruits/vegetables); and cow manure. All listed sources are NOT man made. Note: Over-fertilizing can make things much more acidic. Thank you. — Tyler, Gammon Landscape.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My name is Kerry Stevens. I am responding to the individual who asked for an organizer. I have my own business and I specialize in organization and space utilization. My cell is (207) 852-9424. I have references if needed. Thank you. — Kerry, South Paris.

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