DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, the Oxford Hills community is invited to share a meal with family, neighbors and friends at St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway. The dinner will be served in the parish center at St. Catherine of Sienna Church at 32 Paris St. in Norway. Dinner is to […]
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Craft Fair scheduled at Montello Heights Retirement Community on Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Room at Montello Heights Retirement Community at 550 College St. in Lewiston. — Jennifer, Lewiston ANSWER: This fair is just a couple days away. I hope some of you can make it over […]
Legion post holding American flag retirement ceremony in Oxford
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples American Legion Post 112 of Oxford will have a Flag Retirement Ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the hall at 169 King St., which is Route 121. Burning torn or tattered flags is the proper means of disposal. Flags may be dropped off that day or deposited in […]
Oxford Legion post to hold flag retirement ceremony Nov. 16
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples American Legion Post 112 of Oxford will hold a flag retirement ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the post at 169 Main St. Burning torn or tattered flags is the proper means of disposal. Flags may be dropped off that day or deposited in the old mail container […]
Town of Turner to celebrate opening of ‘century box’ from 1923
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The time for opening Turner’s century box is approaching. The Century Box Jubilee Committee is planning a weeklong celebration, starting with opening ceremonies Sunday, Nov. 12. The event will be held at Leavitt Area High School from 4 to 6 p.m. The century box from 1923 and a 50-year box from 1973 […]
Christmas craft fairs offer early shopping, meals in Hartford, Mexico
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society will host a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hartford Town Hall, Main Street/Route 140 in Hartford, on Saturday, Oct. 28. We have 17-plus venders. Come and join us for some early Christmas shopping, some great craft ideas and great food. Lunches will be […]
Female veterans to be honored at free luncheon in Rumford
DEAR SUN SPOTS: American Legion Post 24 at 184 Congress St. in Rumford will hold its 10th Annual Women Veterans Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 18. We are so proud of this milestone event. It begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. There will be a morning of activities and lunch will be provided about 12:30 p.m. […]
Lewiston Farmers’ Market to honor longtime volunteer and greeter Joe Cook
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Join us for a family-friendly celebration of another successful season at the Lewiston Farmers’ Market on Oct. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be all sorts of fall-themed activities, including pumpkin decorating, face painting, a costume contest and scavenger hunt. This year we are honoring Joe Cook, our longtime […]
Norway rummage sale Oct. 28 to benefit free community Thanksgiving dinner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are you looking for some new-to-you winter clothes, household items, and linens at fantastic prices? Come to the fall rummage sale at St. Catherine of Sienna Church at 32 Paris St. in Norway on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9-11:30 a.m. The $1 bag sale begins at 11 a.m. Please bring your own […]
Oxford girl collecting donations for Thanksgiving baskets for families
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Liliana Tripp began collecting food for food panties and helping Oxford County homeless shelters in 2020. Through her official nonprofit, she is working on her fourth annual food drive. In 2020, she collected 500 pounds and $500 worth of food for the Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry. Last year, she collected over […]