UNAA meeting will be July 31 AUBURN — United New Auburn Association will have a meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Rolly’s Diner. Auburn Church collecting hygiene products AUBURN — The Auburn United Methodist Church is supporting the Center for Wisdom’s Women by helping supply hygiene products for the women they serve. Requested donations include shampoo, […]
2018
Dunlap addresses county Dems
Secretary of State Matt Dunlap speaks to the Androscoggin County Democratic Committee recently about ways to encourage voter registration and voter participation. From left are Dunlap, Ron Laberge, Susan Lea, Sue Reilly, Chad Roberts and Mary Roussel. For more information on committee events call 207-784-5726.
Community sales
WEST PARIS — An indoor rummage sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Ledgeview Living Center. All proceeds to benefit the Resident Council. — FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Library will have a book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 27, at 117 High St. Some audio and video discs will also be […]
Responsible Pet Care cat has his box packed to moved to forever home
PARIS — Pumpkin has his box packed with some of his favorite foods and toys. He’s ready to leave Responsible Pet Care. All he needs now is his forever person. Ten-year-old Pumpkin is a large, red cat. He’s quiet and easy to get along with. He loves to explore empty boxes, and he loves his […]
Lending a helping paw: Dogs will aid their crying human
From Lassie to Balto, pop culture loves stories of a dog coming to a person’s rescue. Anecdotally, people experience their dogs coming to their aid every day, like when one of us found herself “trapped” by her children under a pile of pillows only to be “rescued” by her noble collie, Athos. But is there […]
Pierre D. Michaud
SABATTUS — On Sunday afternoon, July 22, Pierre D. Michaud, 79, of Sabattus, a wonderful man, beloved husband, father and friend, lost his fight and went to be with God and other passed away family and friends. Pierre, known as “Pete” to all, was born July 12, 1939, the son of Donat and Edna Dubois Michaud. […]
When being in the doghouse is a good thing
BEIJING — An abandoned warehouse once stood where Sylar’s new mansion sprawls. Over the past year, builders have transformed the two-acre lot into his “paradise,” a sign informs guests at the wooden gates. Beyond them lie a spa, a trampoline, an indoor pool, two murals of Sylar’s face and a party room with chalkboard walls, […]
Well Done
The following local students have recently been named to post-secondary schooling academic lists of achievement: Bates College, Lewiston — Brianna Wilson of Lewiston; Emily Gibson, Mechanic Falls; Levi Morin, Turner; Ted Burns, Topsham; Kylie Martin, Poland; Dacota Griffin, Fryeburg; Jesse Saffeir, Pownal; Dylan Thombs, Monmouth; Sam Onion, Wayne; Paul Phillips, New Gloucester; Michal Cwik, Auburn; Livie […]
How old is my pet in dog years, or cat years?
“Just how old do you think my dog is in dog years?” is a question I hear on a regular basis. People love to anthropomorphize pets, attributing human characteristics to them. And most of us want to extend our animal friends’ healthy lives for as long as possible. It may seem like sort of a […]
Refurbishing trunks and consigning items for sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please look in your files for the following information that I believe appeared sometime during the winter months? I’m looking for someone to refurbish and someone who possibly purchases old travel trunks. I believe there is one in Lewiston. Also, I’m looking for the business that posts items for people […]