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

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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 […]
Published
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 […]
Published
April 3, 2024

Reader seeks advice on safest cables for charging Apple phones and tablets

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just got a cute end table with built-in USB ports. It’s so convenient for charging my phone and tablet. Unfortunately, Apple needs bulky adapters which are a pain and unsightly. I know you can buy cords at Dollar Stores that plug directly into USB and Apple products. I’m hesitant to buy these […]
Published
April 2, 2024

Hockey players dye their hair as a way for their team to bond during playoffs

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Congratulations to the Lewiston boys hockey team on their outstanding year and on winning the state championship. Inquiring minds at the local coffee shops want to know why players dye their hair yellow? — Ginny, Lewiston ANSWER: I was told that dyeing/bleaching hair is a playoff tradition in high school hockey. Many […]
Published
April 2, 2024

Readers respond to share their favorite recipes for old-fashioned bread pudding

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks to the contributor “No name, West Poland”! The recipe for Chocolate Bread Pudding was spot on. I had forgotten how delicious it is. My mother passed away 10 months ago, at the age of 93, and she made this often with leftover croissants. What great memories! Please keep sharing the recipes of […]
Published
April 1, 2024

Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association to meet April 10

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association is scheduled to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at The Green ladle at Lewiston High School. The price for the meal is $19 ($20 at the door). The scheduled speakers are Joyce and Carl Bucciantini. Please make checks out to AREA and mail to […]
Published
March 29, 2024

Greater Androscoggin Humane Society seeking volunteers for shelter and community events

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Spring is here and at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society we’re gearing up for the busiest time of the year and we need your help! Volunteering with and fostering for the society can be a very rewarding experience. Not only does it help animals in need in a variety of ways, but […]

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