DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mexico Historical Society will honor U.S. veterans by serving an appreciation supper at 5 p.m. on Nov. 18 at Calvin Lyons Hall on Gary Wentzell Lane, in back of the Mexico Town Office. If you need transportation, call (207) 357-4700 or email [email protected] one week in advance. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Due to […]
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Free therapies offered for persons impacted by cancer
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is pleased to announce the expansion of their free complementary therapy program to anyone in Western Maine who has been impacted by cancer whether they are still in treatment, on a break from treatment, or out of treatment for any period of time. This is […]
Veterinary clinic offering pet vaccinations at Poland Grange hall
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange at 446 Harris Hill Road in Poland is sponsoring a veterinary clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 16. Don McLean, DVM, will offer the following vaccinations: rabies for cats and dogs, $10; distemper for cats and dogs, $15; kennel cough for dogs, $15; leukemia for cats, $25; and […]
Cheesecake Bath, Noisy Neighbors
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in response to the directions on how to use a spring form pan for a cheesecake (Nov. 4 Sun Spots). In addition to your response, there are many recipes that require inserting the cheesecake in a water bath for baking. In this case, prepare the base of the spring form […]
Molasses doughnuts; do not call
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like a recipe for Molasses Doughnuts. My son is coming for a visit from California for Thanksgiving and I want to surprise him with some. — Carrie, no town ANSWER: I’m going to have to make some now, too. It’s been a while and you just inspired me. Enjoy this […]
Community Thanksgiving dinners
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Calvary United Methodist Church of Lewiston wishes to thank all the community business owners and parishioners for the donations and hard work to make its recent Turkey Dinner and Silent Auction a success. It is this type of support that enables the church to help people in need. — Calvary Leadership Team, […]
Mexico group is seeking crafters for its Christmas fair in December
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Crafters are wanted for the Mexico Historical Society’s 2nd Annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7, in the Calvin Lyons Hall, 134 Main St. The rental fee is $20 per table and reservations must be made by Dec. 1. Please contact Jackie Waite at 364- 8178. — Lorraine, no town DEAR […]
Farmington church craft fair set Nov. 16; plaid wool fabric wanted for project
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have craft tables for rent at our Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church at 612 Farmington Falls Road in Farmington. A turkey and biscuit lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost for adults is $7 […]
Gently-used “stuffies” wanted for Lisbon High School fundraisers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon High School Class of 2023 is looking for donations of gently-used stuffed animals from nonsmoking homes. We use them in a duck pond carnival game as a fundraiser for class activities, including prom and Project Graduation, which take a lot of resources. This past weekend we had the duck pond […]
Auburn Mall open for walkers; whoopie pies first sold in Lewiston in 1925
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Now that winter is approaching, walking indoors will soon be necessary. Can people still do that at the Auburn Mall early in the morning, and if so, what time does it open? Many thanks. — No name, no town ANSWER: The stores in the mall are open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (11 […]