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 […]
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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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 […]
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Spring Vendor Fair in time for Mother’s Day | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We invite everyone to our Spring Vendor Fair at United Methodist Church at 439 Park Ave. in Auburn on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can shop for Mother’s Day, weddings and birthdays. Be sure to treat yourself too! There will be 25 vendors inside and out, and […]
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Yard and plant sales — spring is here! | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford Hospital Auxiliary is seeking items for its Annual Yard Sale that will take place at 209 Lincoln Ave. in Rumford on Saturday, May 9. 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 out your […]
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Androscoggin Watershed Conf. seeks volunteers | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Annual Androscoggin Watershed Conference will be held at the Auburn Community Center on Tuesday, May 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We will be discussing the Western Maine Energy Project, also called pumped storage, planned for the Dixfield-Canton area. We will also discuss PFAS, the forever chemicals, in drinking water, including information […]
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1-day, free medical, dental, vision clinic in Lewiston | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: An AMEN Lewiston Free Clinic sponsored by Adventist Medical Evangelical Network will be held at 110 Canal St. in Lewiston, on Sunday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services include dental cleanings, fillings and extractions; complete eye exams and prescription eye glasses; blood pressure and glucose blood checks, and physical […]
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Janes Walks happening in area cities, towns May 2 | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There are three nearby Jane’s Walks on Saturday, May 2. All Around Downtown/Uptown Auburn starts at 9 a.m. next to the First Universalist Church at 169 Pleasant St. at the corner of Spring and Elm streets and ends at the Auburn Public Library at 49 Spring St. We will be viewing historic […]
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Lewiston High class of ’71 looking for classmates | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Class of 1971 Reunion Committee is looking for the following people so we can let them know about our 55th year class reunion taking place in October. If anyone has information or addresses for these classmates, please email me at [email protected]. We’re looking for: Elizabeth Wood, Ray Morin, Rev. Michael Hoy, […]
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Reader looking for help with Facebook | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: All of us in Sun Spots Land know if we have a question the best place to get help is here. I am hoping that in your Rolodex you have someone who can help with a problem on Facebook. I am stuck and need help. Thanks for all you do for all […]
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Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club hosting shredding fundraiser | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club will hold a “shredding fundraiser” Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the John F. Murphy Homes Office at 800 Center St. in Auburn. This will be a great opportunity for folks and businesses to safely dispose of financial papers or confidential […]