DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wrote to you asking if anyone had an old Fairpoint phone book with individual listings. I would either pick it up or pay to have it mailed to me. Unfortunately, I misplaced the phone numbers of the people who said they had one. I am now asking if those who answered […]
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Fundraisers helping feral felines and church steeple restoration
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re looking for bakers and bottle donations and welcome any financial donations to help us with Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends’ Easter bake sale and bottle drive. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19 and 20 at Sabattus Street Storage (in the old office) at 1434 Sabattus St. […]
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Hartford-Sumner school seeking box tops
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you to everyone who sends in the Box Tops for Education to the Hartford-Sumner Elementary School or directly to me (special thanks to Debra Marston). I’m expecting a check for $202 this month that the Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters will be able to use for the school-wide cultural program on Mexico […]
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Funds for Maine State Police Detective Ben Campbell by mail or online
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There’s an official destination where people can send donations to help the family of Maine State Police Detective Ben Campbell. Maine State Police have received several inquiries about what people can do to support the fallen officer’s family. Detective Campbell, 31, was killed April 3 along I-95 in Hampden when a wheel […]
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Teddy Bear Picnic looking for tablecloths; ‘Move Over’ law explained
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union is planning a Teddy Bear Picnic Tea on April 27 and 28 at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn. To donate picnic-style tablecloths to the WLU, call me at 795-6134. Any donations are tax deductible. — Kathy, no town ANSWER: This sounds so cute and fun. […]
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Get Fit Challenge coming up; donations sought residential care facility
DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Mary’s Health System will host the sixth annual Commit to Get Fit Challenge at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4. The events will take place at St. Mary’s Medical Building at 15 Gracelawn Road in Auburn. It will feature a 3K walk, virtual 5K, and 5K, 10K and 15K runs, along with […]
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Artists sought for Moxie festival; volunteers wanted for flag installations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This year, the 37 Moxie Festival, with a theme of Moxie Goes Artsy, will again host a juried art show, following last year’s successful event, New this year will be a Chalk Walk. Both events will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Lisbon artist and Moxie Festival […]
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Artists wanted for juried shows in Rangeley region
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rangeley Friends of the Arts announces a call to artists for three juried shows with cash prizes: Art in August, an outdoor Art and Crafts Show and Sale; The Western Mountain Photography Show, a juried competition and exhibit; and, new this year, The Artists Trail Fine Art Exhibit, a juried show […]
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Grange Supper, Beyond Shoe Repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Danville Junction Grange No. 65, 15 Grange St. in Auburn, will host its monthly Community Bean Supper on Saturday, April 6. The menu includes three kinds of homemade baked beans, chili, cornbread casserole, potato casserole, American chop suey, tuna noodle casserole, clam casserole, spaghetti and shepherd’s pie. There will also be coleslaw, […]
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Training for hospice volunteers and Grand Auto Show announced
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, a nonprofit organization, is looking for volunteers to support those facing the end-of-life by providing companionship to patients and respite to family members. Volunteers are needed for patients in the home setting, nursing facilities and the Hospice House on Stetson Road in Auburn. Along with patient needs, […]