DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few years ago, when we were voting regarding the CMP corridor, there were signs all over Lewiston encouraging people to vote for it. Supposedly it would bring our property taxes way down, because of the investments the company would be making at the facility in Lewiston. In this time of new property […]
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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Maine Iris Society show coming to Auburn| Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Iris Society presents The Annual June Flower Show at Auburn Middle School, 38 Falcon Drive, in Auburn, on Saturday, June 13, from 1:30-4 p.m. This is open to the public and admission is free. Get ready to feast your eyes on a stunning display of tall bearded and Siberian iris, […]
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Fundraiser set for July 4 celebration in Mexico | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Community Footprints and the 250 Celebration Committee will hold a sale on the lawn of the Mexico Congregational Church (“Green Church”), 163 Main St. on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This sale is a fundraiser for the celebration to be held July 4, with a Main Street parade […]
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Tree Street Youth celebrating 15-year anniversary | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please join us for Tree Street Youth’s 15 Year Anniversary Reunion Celebration at 144 Howe St. in Lewiston on Thursday, June 4, from 3-6 p.m. Inspired by our word of the year, Sunward: 15 Years of Leaning into Light, this community celebration will include an open house reunion, youth activities and a […]
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Sun Spotter offers name for at-home tech help | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a response to the reader looking for a computer techie who does home visits (May 7 Sun Spots). I have had Kyle of Northbridge Tech Repair visit me several times to work on a variety of problems with computers, phone, digital doorbells, and printers. He is friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable. […]
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Volunteers needed to mark deceased veterans’ graves | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The city of Lewiston helps recruit volunteers to place almost 7,500 flags at the individual veteran’s gravestones within the cemeteries around the city. Volunteers are needed for this large community project. Brief background: The state passed a law in 2001 that requires municipalities to purchase and place individual American flags at the gravestone of […]
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Saturday night bean supper May 16 at Auburn church | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn, 439 Park Ave., will host a Bean Supper on Saturday, May 16 at 5 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, cole slaw, breads, beverages and homemade pies. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Park Avenue Pickers beginning at 4:30 p.m. For additional […]
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Rumford Hospital Auxiliary seeks yard sale items | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford Hospital Auxiliary is seeking items for its Annual Yard Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 209 Lincoln Ave. in Rumford. Popular items include indoor/outdoor furniture, tools, jewelry, toys and puzzles. We are unable to accept large appliances or clothing. It’s a great time to clean […]
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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Members of Mu Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, want to thank all educators for their commitment to the young people with whom they work every day. For many years, the first week of May, “Teacher Appreciation Week” has been observed. However, as the school year draws to a close, we still have the time to […]
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Mother’s Day weekend celebration at Foss Mansion | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Come enjoy the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn, for Pastries & Porcelain, a spring afternoon tea with friends, as we celebrate Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 9, at 2 p.m. Take a moment to relax while enjoying laughter, friendship and the simple joys of a spring afternoon together. Enjoy […]