DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn at 439 Park Ave., will hold a bean supper Saturday, March 15, at 5 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, cole slaw, breads, beverages and homemade pies. Entertainment is provided by the Park Avenue Pickers and will begin at 4:30 p.m. For additional […]
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Benefit dinner to help Stevens family replace damaged home in Hartford
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The town of Hartford, in conjunction with the Evening Star Masonic Lodge in Buckfield, is hosting a benefit supper Saturday, March 15, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Hartford Town Hall, 1196 Main St. Proceeds will go toward a small replacement home for the Stevens family whose current house has been struck by […]
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Drop-in Center & Trinity Jubilee Center have late winter needs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since it’s still very cold at night, the Pleasant St. Drop-in Center at 121 Mill St. in Auburn has a need for the following items. These can be dropped off at the left side of the building on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Blankets, handwarmers, body wipes, gloves, […]
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SHAREcenter in Lewiston requesting musical instruments and other donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The SHAREcenter is accepting musical instrument donations as they partner with Maine Public Radio and Music & Magic of Maine to assist with their Musical Instrument Drive, their annual giveaway for students in need in central and southern Maine. The instruments are provided to students free of charge and leftover instruments are […]
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Fairbanks Union Church in Farmington accepting anything Christmas for fall sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: When you are decluttering and culling your Christmas décor and other holiday items, Fairbanks Union Church in Farmington is willing to take them. We will collect all Christmas items, including ornaments, trees, wreaths, garlands, lights, linens, dishes, books, music, village scenes, inside and outside decorations, ugly Christmas sweaters, anything Christmas! We will […]
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Looking for girls’ softball pitching help
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have been trying to find someone to work with a young girl to help her improve her softball pitching skills. She will be 11 years old this summer. It has been difficult to find anyone and we are hoping you can help. There seems to be plenty of people and places […]
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Line dancing classes available in Lewiston, Mechanic Falls, Sabattus, Topsham, Scarborough
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Can you find anyone in the community who teaches line dancing? I’ve been attending line dancing sessions in another state and really love it. I would like to continue when I return home. — Joanne, no town ANSWER: Livin’ It Up Line Dancing with Rosa Storer is starting this week through Lewiston […]
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Reader is seeking appraiser for paper currency dated 1864
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have old United States currency (paper money, not coins) dated 1864 and would like to get it appraised. Is there anyone in Sun Spots Land who could do it? Thank you for all the assistance you give to our communities. — No name, no town ANSWER: You will want to connect […]
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Older woman in need of help to remove snow from roof in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there anyone who can help my sister-in-law who needs to have her roof shoveled off? She’s 82 and lives in Auburn. I’m concerned about her. — Grace, no town ANSWER: Hopefully, some of the snow has melted off that roof this week but perhaps Sun Spots readers could recommend someone to […]
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Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn seeks volunteers, applications for home projects
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and I’m asking that readers help us with finding homes to renovate this year. The nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing the homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age, and/or disability, […]