DEAR SUN SPOTS: Each May my daughter and I host a Mother-Daughter Tea for our friends and family. In addition to serving tea and treats, we have a number of creative activities planned for our guests. This year we’d like to include quilling, but we don’t have any experience with this type of art. We were hoping there might be an […]
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Class reunions, and the good old days
DEAR SUN SPOTS: During a visit with my mother last week I learned that she graduated from Lewiston High School in 1939. I told her that she should attend her 80th class reunion. She laughed and said it will probably be just her. So I am wondering if there are any members of Lewiston High […]
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Lewiston group in need of volunteers; art show seeking submissions
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Center for Wisdom’s Women is seeking volunteer applicants for Companions. The companion role requires women to have a professional background in social work, teaching, nursing, chaplaincy or other related fields. These companions work with local women with a commitment of a half-day per week. Those interested should contact Executive Director Klara […]
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Oxford Hills 50th reunion set for August
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Oxford Hills High School Class of 1969 will hold its 50th reunion Saturday, Aug. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Poland Spring Water Museum (www.polandspringresort.com). A buffet, catered by Poland Spring Inn, will be served at 1 p.m. The cost is $35 per person. Checks may be payable to “OHHS […]
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World's Greatest Sleigh Rides coming to Lisbon
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The World’s Greatest Sleigh Rides will be held Sunday, Feb. 17, at 400 Main St. in Lisbon Falls from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be old-fashioned sleigh rides pulled by draft horses, ponies, mules, and mini-horses through fields and forest. The price is $5 for adults and $3 for children. […]
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Reader looking for Littlest Pet Shop Toys
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a young girl who is in love with Littlest Pet Shop Toys. I’ve looked everywhere to find some and haven’t been successful. I’m wondering if Sun Spots readers might have some they no longer want. If you have any, please call me at 784-4214. I read this column every day. […]
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Fair looking for crafters; crafters looking for space
DEAR SUN SPOTS: High Street Congregational Church is accepting donations of fabric and crafting supplies for the annual Fabric Fair that will be held on Saturday, April 6. Donations may be dropped off at 106 Pleasant St. in Auburn on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or at other times by […]
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How to track down the value of old stocks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I read your column every day and find myself in need of your expertise. I found some old stocks that belonged to my grandfather dated 1944. I searched online and couldn’t find any information. Could you please steer me in the right direction? They are two shares of Capital Stock for Riverside […]
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New Year’s Auburn, White Shoes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the Jan. 29 Sun Spots about the manufacture of “white shoes,” according to the history, “Auburn: 100 Years a City,” page 115, the white shoe companies were Cushman-Hollis Company and Dingley-Foss Shoe Company. They made white canvas shoes for warm weather. The book has a photo in the Cushman-Hollis factory about […]
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Donut cutters found; scarf project continues
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the Jan. 30 Sun Spots about donut cutters from Wayne, you can find them at Mixed Up in Farmington. This is where I found mine. It’s a great cooking store and very helpful. — Rosie, Jay ANSWER: Thanks, Rosie! Mixed Up Cookie and Baking Supply is located at 161 Main St. […]