DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Dixfield Halloween Walk as we know it is in danger of ending. As a citizen of Dixfield who mans a station on the walk path, I can tell you that the children enjoying this safe and regulated Halloween walk are coming from all area towns: Dixfield, Rumford, Mexico, Peru, Roxbury, Canton […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Each year Safe Voices sponsors the Adopt-a-Family program which allows us to match donors with families in need of assistance during the Christmas season. This year we have more families in need and not enough donors. Help us make this a special holiday for families affected by domestic violence, short on resources […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Have the winners been announced for the Great Falls Balloon Festival photo contest? I would like to see the pictures. — Philip, no town. ANSWER: According to the Great Falls Balloon Festival’s website, the winning photos will be featured on the festival’s Facebook page and website. They are not posted yet. This […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Volunteer Administrators will hold their fall Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Fair will take place at SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston. Many local agencies will be on hand to let you know how you can make a difference in our community. Find […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are looking for bridge players! I’m teaching a class at Bates titled Games, Mathematics and Life. One of the final projects for our students involves learning and teaching bridge, and forming teams with community members. Anyone out there interested in working with Bates students for about five weeks (end of October […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re calling all ghouls and goblins! The United New Auburn Association in partnership with the Auburn Recreation Department and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine’s Auburn/Lewiston Clubhouse wish to invite our community at large to the sixth annual “Hello-ween” event in our beautiful Village of New Auburn. On Oct. 29 […]

HI SUN SPOTS: At one time I had directions for two needle mittens but they got stolen along with all my needles over ten years ago. I haven’t been able to find directions for them. If someone has them and would share them I would be so glad. Thank you! — No name, no town. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a skein of yarn or a part of one. It is Patons classic wool worsted and the color is Rosewood. I just need enough to finish a pair of socks. If anyone has some call me at (207)364-8339, thank you. — Lane McDonald, Rumford. ANSWER: This is a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association will be offering a Warm Clothing Give Away on Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be at the Fairbanks Meeting House on 508 Fairbanks Road in Farmington. We are accepting warm clothing: coats, snowsuits, parkas, snow pants, mittens, hats, socks, sweaters, pants […]