DEAR SUN SPOTS: A public supper is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Sixth Street Congregational Church in Auburn. Supper includes two kinds of beans, red  and brown hot dogs, coleslaw, chili, mac ‘n’ cheese, American chop suey, biscuits, brown bread, desserts, and beverages. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children.—Cynthia, no town

DEAR SUN SPOTS: After two years of drive-by suppers, the North Waterford Congregational Church on Route 35 in North Waterford is ready for indoor suppers. Our first one is planned for June 28.

We will be serving all your old favorites including baked beans, American chop suey, coleslaw, brown bread, rolls and our first featured dessert will be gingerbread with whipped cream. Supper is from 5-6:30 p.m., and the price is $12

Thank you, Sun Spots. I read the column every morning.—Milly, no town

ANSWER: Fundraisers are fun, provide a terrific way to get together and bring in much-needed cash to help keep churches, Granges and nonprofits going. Please participate if you can and never be shy about stepping up to volunteer or donate services and items. It is all needed and appreciated.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the June 10 Sun Spots query about the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul replica, the writer suggests the replica was 3-feet tall, but writings at the time indicate it was 18 feet.

In the Facebook Group, “I was born in Lewiston, ME., and remember when. …,” a picture of the replica of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul was posted and discussed. Readers may have to join the group if you are not a member, but this is a well-run group with a lot of historic information on Lewiston.

Here is the direct link to that Basilica replica post: www.facebook.com/groups/202025996517966/permalink/536721073048455.

I love your column. Keep up the good work and thanks.—David, Lewiston

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the article about the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul model, I remember a model of the basilica on the lawn of Fortin’s Funeral Home on Horton Street in Lewiston during the 1930s and ’40s. Bell chimes would play Christmas carols and it was pleasant.–Dot, Auburn

ANSWER: I knew Sun Spotters would come through with stories about this. Keep ’em coming. I especially want to know what became of the model.

If you are interested in following the Facebook page noted above, you will be asked to fill out a quick form regarding your connections to the Twin Cities. There is valuable information on the site and it is monitored so I think it is worth becoming a member. You never know who you might be able to connect with either.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the reader looking for a house cleaner (June 10 Sun Spots), Sparkle Cleaning Service has openings for residential cleaning on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis. We do deep cleaning, move-ins, move-outs, windows, etc. No job is too big or too small. We do it all. Contact either Katelyn at 207-346-1034 or Gina at 207-754-1700 for your free estimate.—Gina, no town

ANSWER: This is great for the Rolodex. In you go!

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