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 […]
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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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” […]
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Lisbon Falls Church of the Nazarene hosting Harvest Party | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon Falls Church of the Nazarene at 184 Main St. in Lisbon Falls will hosting their annual Harvest Party on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 5-7 p.m. There will be games, a hayride, supper-type foods, snacks and candy. It is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, call me at 376-7962. — Laural, Lisbon Falls ANSWER: […]
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Reader searching for fresh halal-certified meat | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an exchange student living with me, and I need to find a source of fresh halal-certified meat. I have tried shops in Lewiston but have only found frozen meat. Are there any locations nearby that sell fresh halal meat? — David, Auburn ANSWER: Have you inquired at H & H […]
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Otisfield Community Lunch and Craft Sale | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Fall is here and with it comes the Community Lunch at the Otisfield Community Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. On the menu is roast pork loin with mashed potatoes, gravy, applesauce, carrots, broccoli, rolls and cider. Top that off with apple crisp and coffee. Is your mouth watering yet? […]
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Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society Offers a special gift | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Readers, what should you get Mémère and Pépère for the holidays, or any other hard-to-buy-for relative? Think about genealogy. What about a direct line back to your immigrant ancestors from France? Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society researchers are once again pleased to offer this unique gift. Using MFGS resources, they will attempt to identify […]
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Lisbon food pantry holding food drive Friday, Saturday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Food Pantry (LACO) in Lisbon Falls is holding a food drive, bake sale and bottle drive at Food City on Route 196 on Friday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to about 3 to 4 p.m. Since we […]
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Kaydenz Kitchen needs volunteers, kitchen donations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This came across my Facebook page today and I know you are a support of Kaydenz Kitchen, as are many Sun Spots readers. I wanted to share this so others who aren’t on social media can read it. I’m really happy for these folks who have worked so hard to make L-A […]
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Crafters wanted for Farwell School Pumpkin Festival | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re looking for crafters and vendors for Farwell School’s 55th Annual Pumpkin Festival to be held in Lewiston on Sunday, Oct. 19. If you are interested in participating, please contact us at [email protected] for an application or inquiries. — Amanda, no town ANSWER: It’s time to send out reminders about this upcoming fundraiser. Fall […]
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Woodsmen chop away at Fryeburg Fair competition
The popular fair features many contests and exhibits daily through Sunday, Oct. 5.