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    April 19, 2024

    Yard and rummage sales announced for Norway church, Heywood Club and Rumford hospital

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: You won’t have to break the piggy bank to buy something special for mom for Mother’s Day.  There will be hundreds of things to choose from at St. Catherine of Sienna’s Spring Rummage Sale. Join us on Saturday, May 11, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the lower church to find clothes, […]

  • Published
    April 18, 2024

    Franco Center seeks volunteer costumer and musical director for fall production

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: As the production and creative arts manager at the Franco Center, I’m in the process of gathering resources for a Broadway-themed show for Sept. 6 and 7. I’m seeking a costumer and a musical director. The costumer should have access to costumes that can be used in the production. The musical director […]

  • Published
    April 17, 2024

    Scrabble Fest in Auburn raising money for literacy services in Androscoggin County

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: We would really appreciate your help with getting the word out about our upcoming Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest. Scrabble fans are invited to help raise money for Literacy Volunteers by playing their favorite board game. Join us April 28 at the High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St. in Auburn for […]

  • Published
    April 15, 2024

    Fundraiser to be held at Buckfield High School

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a ticket auction at Buckfield High School on Saturday, April 27. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and the drawings will begin at 1 p.m. Participants may purchase an envelope of tickets and deposit them for the chance to win over 100 items including gift certificates, gift baskets, collectibles, […]

  • Published
    April 12, 2024

    Andover Church Birthday Supper, a tradition for 60-plus years, is open to all ages April 27

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Congregational Church of Andover will hosting the Annual Birthday Supper on Saturday, April 27, at 5 p.m. The menu includes ham with pineapple sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and birthday cakes. Donations are accepted. For over 65 years, this event has been a tradition for all the church ladies. […]

  • Published
    April 11, 2024

    Franco Center in Lewiston welcomes volunteers to provide guided tours to schoolchildren

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: For those who don’t know this, the Franco Center at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston is the former St. Mary’s Church and is now a performing arts and heritage center. The building is beautiful with its stained-glass windows and Gothic-styled architecture. It was once a Catholic church built and used by the […]

  • Published
    April 10, 2024

    Volunteers needed for Earth Day community project

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Help celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up your community and having the opportunity to win a free meal at a local restaurant. The Optimist Club wants you to join them on Earth Day weekend, prior to Earth Day, April 22, to spend at least one hour walking your neighborhood with family, friends […]

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    April 9, 2024

    Pleasant St. Drop-in Center in need of clothing for men

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Pleasant St. Drop-in Center is in need of men’s clothing, especially jeans, boots and T-shirts. We also need more blankets because they go quickly each week, especially because of the rainy, cold weather. If you have items to donate, please drop them off at the Center, 169 Pleasant St. in Auburn […]

  • Published
    April 8, 2024

    Arrive Alive contest open to all Maine graduating seniors

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is sponsoring the 20th annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest, open to all graduating high school seniors in Maine. Due to the number of entries received, the contest is limited to seniors only. Seniors may enter by submitting a creative project of their choice that sends a message to their peers […]

  • Published
    April 5, 2024

    Mexico Congregational Church serving takeout chicken-on-a-biscuit supper Saturday, April 13

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the Green Church) at 163 Main St. will host a takeout supper on Saturday, April 13. The menu will be chicken-on-a-biscuit, veggies, cranberry sauce and homemade pie for $12. Preorders are welcome. Call 364-8603 and leave a message after the beep, stating your name and phone number and […]