DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United New Auburn Association, the Auburn Chapter of the Boys and Girls Club and Auburn’s Recreation Department invite all “ghosts and ghouls” to our eighth annual Hello-ween event in New Auburn from 12:3o to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Come in costume or as you are for fun, games and a […]
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'Tis the season for craft fairs and classes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Phillips Church in Auburn will be holding their “Christmas by the Lake Fair” on Saturday, Nov. 17. There are two areas in need of items to sell. We are asking Sun Spots readers to help us. The Jewelry and Accessories Booth is in need of good jewelry of any kind, as […]
Youth group fundraisers; readers respond
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mount Blue Moccasins Pathfinder Club, a youth group for 10- to 17-year-olds sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, is preparing to go to the International Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in August 2019. We have two ongoing fundraisers, a can and bottle drive, and a clothing drive that includes soft goods such […]
Handsome book collection needs new home
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Ladies Guild of Our Lady of Ransom Church in Mechanic Falls announces its Annual Craft Fair in the new, expansive Father John Dougher Hall on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. With the larger size hall there will be more room for additional tables compared to previous years. We […]
Hair donations for cancer patients
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for a salon or beautician who is knowledgeable on the process and procedures of hair donations for cancer patients. I believe my hair is long enough to be cut and processed for a donation. Thank you for any help you and your readers can give me. — No name, Sabattus ANSWER: I called […]
Reader wants information on TV host Steve Harvey
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have three 3½-inch computer disks with photos on them. Is there anyone I can contact to have them check these for me and possibly print out the contents? Thanks for your help. — No name, no town ANSWER: You can go to Photo Finish in the Auburn Mall at 550 Center […]
What to know about Nomorobo
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for providing information (Oct. 8th Sun Spots) about the FTC National Do Not Call Registry, however it will not stop all unwanted calls. As indicated on the FTC website www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0108-national-do-not-call-registry, “The Do Not Call Registry prohibits sales calls only so you still may receive political charitable debt collection and informational calls, […]
Veterans Day Prayer Service needs volunteer flag carriers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a physical education teacher at Mountain Valley Middle School in Mexico and am looking for an adult tricycle to use for students who are not ready to ride a two-wheel bike. If you have one and would like to donate it to our program, that would be great. If you are […]
Lost keys; the joys of paying it forward
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I hope someone out there in Auburn has found my keys. I lost them on Sept. 14 inside Shaw’s or in the parking lot. There is a blue Bessey’s key ring and the back button car key on a blue stretch wrist band. If found, please return them to Shaw’s. Customer service […]
Rumford hit & run; old letters to share
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This past Saturday, Oct. 6, around 6:10 p.m., while collecting bottles and cans on Route 2 to support local animal shelters, a driver struck my vehicle that was properly parked on the side of the road. The driver did not stop to provide me with their name and contact information so I, […]