DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thomas Memorial Baptist Church at 62 Strawberry Ave. in Lewiston is looking for a temporary pianist to play traditional hymns for Sunday morning services for the last two weeks of November and the month of December. Sunday morning services are from 11 a.m. to noon. If you are available and willing to […]
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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“A New Home” at Community Little Theatre | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Community Little Theatre production of “A New Home” opened on Oct. 30. I know many Sun Spots readers will remember the original musical, “Lewiston: A New Home,” that was presented in 1995 to sold-out audiences. In the 30 years since that production, major events – both good and tragic — have […]
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Turner Community Hunters Breakfast Saturday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Nezinscot Lodge at 32 Weston Road in Turner will hold its Community Hunters Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 4:30-7:30 a.m. This traditional breakfast is not only for hunters, but also for members and families in the community. The event is free of charge but donations will be accepted. — Dave, Turner […]
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Pause For Pets Craft and Vendor Fair this Sunday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are excited to announce our next Pause For Pets Craft and Vendor Fair to benefit our community’s pets and the lifesaving work of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. The event will be at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave., Sunday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year we […]
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Craft Fair in Turner coming in November | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Turner Center Universalist Church is having a Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Route 117 across from the gazebo. The fair will be downstairs and include crafts, a bake sale, fudge and white elephant items. A lunch of soups and/or hot dogs will […]
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Holiday Fair and Silent Auction set for Lisbon Falls | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon United Methodist Church at 14 School St. in Lisbon Falls will hold its annual Holiday Fair and Silent Auction on Friday, Nov. 7, from 5-7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many crafts, baked goods, plants, recycled Christmas items, books, and a great selection of […]
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Oxford student continues to help those in need | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My 10-year-old daughter is having her 5th Annual Food Drive. Since COVID, she has had a box at the end of our driveway at 64 Rabbit Valley Road in Oxford where people can leave nonperishable food items to benefit the local pantries for Thanksgiving. Please donate items by Saturday, Nov. 22. And […]
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Trinity Jubilee Center offers many ways to volunteer | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As Trinity Jubilee Center prepares to open a new facility on Bates Street in Lewiston later this year, now is a great time to apply to volunteer. Volunteers are asked to commit to a weekly shift. With our small staff team, consistent support is invaluable. When you dedicate your time weekly to […]
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Leeds church requests help for Trick-or-Treaters | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Leeds Community Church at 123 Church Hill Road invites the community to join them on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 3-6 p.m. for an afternoon of family fun. There will be decorated trunks, snacks, activities, and even more festivities in the gym. All children are welcome to participate! We are looking for […]
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Reader looking for clothing alterations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please print an updated list of people who do clothing alterations in this area? Most of the internet listings I’ve seen are obsolete because people are no longer doing it or have moved, etc. — No name, no town ANSWER: In the Rolodex, I have Sue Roebuck, “Mom the Mender” […]