DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Occupational Therapy Clinic on University of Southern Maine’s LAC campus is offering one-on-one Car Fit Assessments for older adult drivers. Car Fit is a free, interactive educational program designed to improve older driver safety. Trained volunteers provide information to ensure the safest “fit” for older drivers and their vehicles. We have […]
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Yard sales, Bible school and bean supper are filling up weekends this month
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, the “Green Church,” at 163 Main St. will hold its annual Summer Sale Spectacular on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attic treasures, household goods, books, puzzles and much more will be displayed on the front lawn. There will also be a bake sale. Raffle […]
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Auburn Suburban fields at a standstill, awaiting help from private investors, financial institutions
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Nothing seems to be happening at the location of the proposed addition to the Auburn Suburban fields on Garfield Road. Is this project ever going to get done? — Louise, no town ANSWER: According to Realtor Travis Bashaw, who was on the board of Auburn Suburban when his company assumed the land […]
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Memories of Poland from the 1930s and 1940s to be shared Saturday at Town Hall
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Poland Historical Society announces a special event Saturday, June 15, at 10 a.m. at the schoolhouse next to the Poland Town Hall on Route 26. The Lothrop Family, children of Harold and Viola Lothrop, will share their memories of Poland in the 1930s and 1940s. Poland had a population of 1,441 […]
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Reader has lost special silver bracelet
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My heart is so broken. Last Thursday, I lost the silver bracelet my sister gave me. That day, I went to Lisbon Street News and The Italian Bakery in Lewiston; BJ’s Wholesale Club in Auburn; Hannaford, Food City and Bear Pond Variety in Turner; and the Big Apple in Canton. If anyone […]
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Reader looking for ‘old-fashioned, strike-anywhere wooden matches’ and flat toothpicks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have two questions and I hope you can help as you have in the past. First, do you know of any place where we can find the “old-fashioned, strike-anywhere wooden” Ohio Blue Tip Matches? Second, where can we find “flat” toothpicks? My last box of Diamond toothpicks is running low. As […]
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Location and contact info corrected for Friends of Worthley Pond plant sale June 15
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need to correct some information that was sent in about the Plant Sale for Friends of Worthley Pond (June 4 Sun Spots). The address to drop off plants is 39 East Shore Road and a phone number for questions is 562-7186. — Dave, Peru ANSWER: Here is more information about the […]
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Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends seeks bakers and bottles for July 4th weekend fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is baking your passion? Want to make a difference in the lives of feral cats? Organizers of Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends 4th of July Bake Sale & Bottle Drive are looking for bakers and baked goods. The event will take place at Family Dollar, 11 Middle Road, Sabattus, on Friday, July 5 […]
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Friends of Worthley Pond accepting donations for June 15 plant sale in Peru
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Friends of Worthley Pond’s LakeSmart Program is holding a plant sale in conjunction with the Welcome Back Social at the Honey Run Campground Pavilion on 30 East Shore Road in Peru on Saturday, June 15, from 9-11 a.m. A variety of flower and vegetable seedlings, perennials and shrubs will be available for […]
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Pennies for a Cause needs your cans, bottles and donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Pennies for a Cause is almost halfway to providing a shelter for a homeless veteran in Maine. The goal is $12,000 and we are almost at the $6,000 mark, thanks to your donations and your cans and bottles. You can bring your cans and bottles to the MT Redemption Center on Lisbon […]