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    October 11, 2021

    Center for Wisdom Women needs volunteers

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you to all you wonderful readers! We had a super response to our request for a Keurig coffee maker! Now we have another need. The Center for Wisdom’s Women is looking for “companions”, women who have backgrounds in social work or mental health or chaplaincy, etc. who would like to volunteer […]

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    October 8, 2021

    Hallet Davis & Co. upright piano offered free to anyone interested

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an upright piano (made by Hallet Davis & Co. of Boston) to give away. It was last tuned in 2017. The music brought great joy! If you are interested, please contact me at 450-0942 and leave a message or at 783-4597, which does not have an answering machine — No […]

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    October 7, 2021

    St. Philip Church looking for Christmas fair treasures

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Philip Church at 2365 Turner Road in Auburn is having its Christmas by The Lake Fair on Saturday, Nov. 20. We are looking for donations of items for the Hidden Treasures Booth.  Drop-off times for donations will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30, and Nov. […]

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    October 6, 2021

    Pot pie tips offered for best gravy and a perfect bottom crust

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Why would the gravy in a chicken pot pie turn to glue, or disappear altogether? I can’t make a nice pie, one with a bottom crust, too. Turkey day is coming up soon and it would be nice to have helpful hints and good recipes for the perfect pot pie. — No name, […]

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    October 5, 2021

    Androscoggin historical societies plan yard sale at Auburn schoolhouse

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Historical Society is collaborating with several other county historical societies on a yard sale Saturday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Auburn Schoolhouse, 740 West Auburn Road in Auburn. Each society will have a table featuring their local books, brochures, attic treasures and items officially […]

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    October 4, 2021

    Oxford food drive aims to help food pantries prepare for Thanksgiving

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Your readers have been so amazing to us so we are reaching out again. Our nonprofit, “From Lil with Love” is run by my 6 year-old daughter. She is looking for non-perishable food donations for our food drive. We will be donating the food to two area food pantries in time for […]

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    October 1, 2021

    A former Mr. Peanut speaks up about his job for Lewiston shop

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m one of the many people who played Mr. Peanut — for about a year in 1958. It was my very first job and I was 15 years old. I worked three days a week, walking from the old high school (where the middle school is now) to the corner of Main […]

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    September 30, 2021

    Keys found in Paris and 1965 ELHS ring found for class member

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: Keys were found in the parking lot at the VFW Hall in South Paris on Friday, Sept. 24. This key ring also contains a Rite-Aid key tag and a birthday/horoscope key tag. If you’ve lost your keys and were at the VFW, please call 890-8176 to identify them. — Rich, no town […]

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    September 29, 2021

    Lewiston nonprofit needs Keurig coffee maker for drop-in center

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: You’re always such a great resource and we’re hoping someone in Sun Spots Land can help us. The Center for Wisdom’s Women in Lewiston is open for limited hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday for women to drop in for free activities. Sadly, our Keurig coffee maker has […]

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    September 28, 2021

    Norway craft fair organizers looking for vendors for December

    DEAR SUN SPOTS: The winter holidays are not far away. First Universalist Church in Norway is having a Craft Fair on Dec. 3 in the evening and on Dec. 4 in the morning. We are looking for vendors. Rental for tables is $35. For more information, please call 743-2828 and leave a message for Joanne […]