DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please join us for a Christmas Market at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and support mansion restoration. A variety of high-quality, handmade crafts and goods by 18 local crafters and artisans will be available. Families will enjoy a delightful […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know where one can buy a “Lewiston Strong” T-shirt? I am sure there must be a lot of places, but thought you could assist me. — Liz, Minot ANSWER: Several wonderful individuals have created Lewiston-branded T-shirts and other apparel to raise money for those impacted by the Oct. 25 mass […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a Salvation Army Toy Drive starting at 11 a.m. Friday at the Auburn Mall. Please bring an unwrapped toy to put under the Christmas tree and stop by to  join us for Christmas carols. See any Red Hat Lady by the tree. – Jacquie, no town ANSWER: Another L-A tradition […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mechanic Falls Public Library will have its Annual Pie Sale at Mechanic Falls Municipal Offices, 108 Lewiston St., third floor, outside the library entrance on Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. until all the pies are gone. The price per homemade pie is $18. Donations of homemade pies can be dropped off […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have cleaned out our closets and have men’s and women’s clothes to donate. We would like to donate to a charity that gives clothing for free (not for resale) to those in need. Could you please suggest a couple of organizations in the area? — No name, no town ANSWER: One […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: OTTO Pizza at 730 Center St. in Auburn is hosting a Dining for Dollars Fundraiser to benefit the Pleasant St. Drop-In Center. A percentage of each purchase from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14,  will go directly to the organization. — Sue, no town ANSWER: The Drop-in Center is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: November is the month we remember our veterans, and there are many homeless veterans in our community. Let’s make a change for one of them. Pennies for a Change aims to give a temporary home to a veteran. Any organization or person interested in donating to this cause may bring their empties […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco Center is preparing a Christmas-themed Variety Show and would love the community’s input. If anyone has Christmas memories or poems that they would like to read and share during our Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show on Dec. 15 and 16, please contact the show manager, Jake Hodgkin, at [email protected] […]