DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Greene Historical Society needs information about living along the Androscoggin River in Greene years ago and now.

The society will host a program on this at 6 p.m. Aug. 17.

Please send information, pictures, etc., to PO Box 65, Greene, Maine 04236,  or leave information at the Greene Town Office, 220 Main St., attention Sally Ann Hebert, president of Greene Historical Society.

In particular, we would like pictures, stories and information of foundations under the water in Greene.

— Sally Ann Hebert, Greene

ANSWER: What a wonderful project!

Greene is a beautiful town named after Nathanael Greene, who was a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. So trusted, by Gen. George Washington, Greene was given command of Boston after the British fled in March 1776.

Greene, Maine, is one of many towns in the United States named after this American patriot.

In Maine, Greene covers some 35.19 square miles, of which nearly three square miles are water. It straddles the Androscoggin River, so it’s highly likely there would have been foundations along its banks.

And, of course, it’s now become a great recreational resource.

So, dig deep and find some photos and stories to share with the Greene Historical Society. They’re sure to uncover some interesting personal stories from local residents.

And, if you want to help support this project, or become active in the society, membership is $5 per family.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: To the person who was looking for rhubarb. I have some that I have been mowing over for a couple of years, but it is still there if you would like some of it.

I am in Auburn. Please contact me by email: g2kmom@roadrunner.com

— No name

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On behalf of Bolster Heights Residential Care, I would like to thank everyone for the donations we have received and continue to receive on a regular basis. They are genuinely appreciated by our residents.

I am looking for crafts that our male residents can do such as airplane automotive or boat models, wood crafts, leather work and wood burning. 

Among all activities, they enjoy live performances and entertainment. It can be educational, musical or theatrical. 

If anyone would like to donate their time or talent please contact Debbie Purcell 207-784-1364 ext. 119

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Dixfield Historical Society will host a special open house from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the museum house. 

We have expanded the display rooms with new exhibits. One of those will be featuring “The Greatest Generation” of World War II years from 1939-1945. 

We are in need of Dixfield High School graduating class composites for the years 1939, 1940, 1943, 1944 and 1945 to include in the display. If you have a composite you would like to donate, please contact Charlotte Collins at [email protected] or 562-7310. Your donation will be very much appreciated.

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