DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive Monday, Dec. 15 from 1-5 p.m. at the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church on Frost Hill Avenue in Lisbon Falls. Call 1-800-733-2767 or go to https://www.redcross.org/ to make an appointment. All donors from Monday, Dec. 8, until Thursday, Dec. […]
Mary Delamater
Mary Delamater has lived in western Maine all her life and started her career at the Sun Journal as a proofreader, freelance writer and photographer. Eventually, she moved to an editing position, reading staff-generated stories and laying out pages for the Oxford Hills region. With changes to the publication over the years, she has continued on the copy desk, ensuring stories reflect the paper's values of truth, fairness, excellence and compassion. She is a graduate of Oxford Hills High School in Paris and has attended and/or led workshops on reporting and editing. She's one of 14 children and aunt to dozens of nieces and nephews. She enjoys family gatherings, hosting the annual Merrill Family Christmas Open House, cooking, home decorating, reading, boating, daily walks and chairing the Sun Journal Fun Committee.
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Is common law marriage recognized in Maine? | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know if Maine recognizes common law marriage? How would one find out? — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: No, Maine does not recognize common law marriage established within the state. You must have a formal license and ceremony for a legal marriage, but Maine will recognize a valid common law marriage if […]
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Reader wishes to gift recipe collection \ Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Where else would one ever go with an odd request? Sun Spots, of course! I have two “recipe boxes” that were my deceased partner’s, and they are filled with hundreds of index cards of recipes, fairly well organized in food categories. He was a gourmet cook and I am not! Many of […]
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Mexico church holding Advent service | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, 163 Main St., will hold a special Advent service on the Sunday before Christmas, Dec. 21, at 4 p.m. The Rev. John Hogue will offer a sermon titled, “Thumb Island Elephants,” based on a true story from 1909, and the congregation will have the opportunity to sing many […]
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Reader says cheery ‘sun spots’ bring joy | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Because I’ve been going through a difficult time lately, I’ve decided to find cheery little “sun spots” as I go about my day. Today I saw four things that brought me joy: a Charlie Brown Christmas tree complete with a red ornament on the bridge overpass near downtown Brunswick, a vintage Ford […]
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Gardiner concert; tourtiere for Christmas Eve | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Maine-ly Harmony Women’s Barbershop Chorus will perform a Christmas show, ’Tis The Season, Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, 35 Highland Ave., Gardiner. Please join us in sharing the songs of the season, old and new, as well as a silent auction, refreshments, and a […]
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Gather to Grow in Lewiston grateful for support | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last week, our amazing team at Gather to Grow brought Thanksgiving home to 716 households, more than 1,500 community members, across greater Lewiston-Auburn. Thanks to the many incredible and dedicated volunteers, staff, partners, we made sure no one went without a holiday or heritage meal. In short, we did this together. And that is […]
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Christmas magic at historic Foss Mansion in Auburn | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are cordially invited to step back in time and experience the warmth and splendor of Christmas at the historic Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St., Auburn. Join us for an event that captures the dazzling elegance of the mansion, all while celebrating the magic of the holiday season. Enjoy finger foods, hot drinks […]
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Spread love with lasagna, casseroles, cookies | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to remind everyone of this great idea, Lasagna Love, to help our community members. Now, more than ever, we can participate in this program to spread love, share good food, and bring tender loving care into someone else’s home. Being part of “Lasagna Love” is simple. You make and deliver […]
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Lisbon pantry requests turkeys, money for holiday baskets | Sun Spots
DEAR SUNSPOTS: I need your help once again. Thank you for all you do for everyone. I am with the Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Food Pantry in Lisbon Falls. We are a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that provides services to about 40,000 people per year, including food, clothing, and assistance with medical bills, heating bills (both […]