DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store would like to alert everyone in Sun Spots Land about the End-of-Summer Houseplant Sale it is hosting Tuesday, Aug. 24. Featured in this sidewalk sale will be a wide selection of classic, easy-care plants such as pothos, begonias, jade plants, and German and Swedish ivies, as well […]
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Yarn donations and knitters sought to help needy in Androscoggin County
DEAR SUN SPOTS: SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope), a program of Catholic Charities, is seeking donations of 4-ply yarn for our volunteer knitters. They need yarn of all colors, in good condition for hats, mittens, socks and slippers, lap blankets and afghans. The items are given to the needy of all ages […]
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New Mexico journalist shares information on rainbow around the sun
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw your scientifically correct answer to the query about a rainbow around the sun and had to write to share a bit more. First, let me say that I love the name of your column. Right after I graduated from journalism school at Boston University in 1975 I was editor of […]
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Hartford Heritage Society hosting car show, fundraiser for new roof
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The J & O Irish Museum at 1225 Main St. (Route 140) in Hartford is hosting an Antique Auto Show from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Rain date is Aug. 29. Please join us, bring your vintage vehicles or just come for lunch, tours of the museum, and check out […]
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Yard sale shopper looking for shoes paid for but left behind
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Being an avid reader of Sun Spots, I have found the column to be the place to locate things and inform readers of useful information on many subjects. I’m trying to locate a yard sale that was held on Saturday, Aug. 7, where I purchased three pairs of shoes that were in […]
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Free soap making supplies available in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have soap making supplies that I am no longer using and are free for the taking. The supplies include pretty silicone molds, books, recipes, a stick blender, etc. I can meet the recipient in Auburn to pass them along and can be reached at 225-3887. Please leave a message.—No name, no […]
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South Paris church plans rummage and yard sale Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A large indoor/outdoor rummage and yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 14, at the First Universalist Church, 36 Pine St. in South Paris. A bag sale will follow from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Clothes, books, furniture, kitchenware, household items, tools and much more will be available. […]
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Scrapbooking days scheduled to support children, veterans
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re having a few “cropping” events this fall to help support causes that benefit children and veterans. This is a day when people bring their scrapbook supplies and paper craft items and spend the day working on their scrapbook, card-making, and other types of paper crafts. We all enjoy sharing our inspiration […]
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6-year-old seeking donations of school supplies for homeless children
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Liliana Tripp, 6, is at it again. We reached out to Sun Spots in the past to help get the word out about our gift bags for homeless children and received a great response. After the project was finished, Liliana decided she wanted to continue to make an impact on the community […]
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Auburn church switching annual fundraiser to September
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Auburn United Methodist Church will hold a Fall Festival Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 25. This is a new time of year for our annual money-making project, replacing the Shop on Park Avenue Christmas fair in November. This is a time for not just buying holiday-themed things, but […]