DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library announce its Fall Book and Bake Sale on Sunday, Sept. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. at the New Gloucester Community Building, 381 Intervale Road. Members of the Friends are invited to a preview sale at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join the […]
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Readers in Greene and Bowdoin hoping their lost cash will be returned
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On July 22, I lost an envelope of cash. The last time I saw it was at Turner Center, but I made several stops coming back to Greene by way of Allen Pond Road. You can reach me at 946-5579 and please leave a message if I don’t answer. I have not […]
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ELHS Class of 1958 seeking classmates for reunion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School Class of 1958 is planning its 65th-year reunion on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. It will be held from noon until 4 p.m. We have had some invitations returned in the mail as “undeliverable” and are hoping that some readers might know […]
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Resources and support available for homeless transgender people
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a trans female friend who is having a difficult time and I don’t have any suggestions for her. She’s living in her car, having been thrown out of the house by her ex-wife and cannot find a job though she is willing to work. She also has legal issues she […]
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There were some cross words for recent newspaper puzzles
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I just read your column this morning (Aug. 7) and wanted to let you know that yes, the daily crossword was totally changed. I’m sure you’ll get many letters and/or emails agreeing with the letter writer in today’s column. If the editors haven’t noticed the change, then I would say they don’t […]
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Humane society hosting Golden Paw awards to support needy pets
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will host its first Golden Paw Humane Awards on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Royal Oak Room on Bates Street in Lewiston. There will be a social hour with a silent auction and photo booth from 5-6 p.m. followed by an Italian dinner buffet by Grazi to […]
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Norway church hosting first Makers Fair to update sound system
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Second Congregational Church, UCC, in Norway is excited about our first Makers Fair on Saturday, Aug. 26. Our goal is to create an annual event on the fourth Saturday of August. The fair will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the church parking at Paris and Main streets. […]
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Organization seeks military veterans for special outreach
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice Volunteer Department is expanding the number of volunteers for our Veteran to Veteran Pinning Service that we provide to our patients who have served our country. The qualifications for this volunteer position are that the individual must be a veteran, must be willing to travel, is reliable, […]
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Tub of ice water helps keep reader sleep during extreme heat, humidity
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the recent heat, decades ago I lived on the top floor of a sixth-floor walk-up in NYC. That summer of 1972 was a scorcher and I had no air conditioning (and no fan, as I remember). Acting on instinct, I took a small plastic tub, filled it about halfway with cold […]
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Edward Little High School Class of 1956 holding mini reunion Aug. 9
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re asking for your help one more time. The Edward Little High School Class of 1956 is having its mini reunion at Taber’s on Aug. 9 at 1 p.m. Rain date is Aug. 10. Thank you, Sun Spots, for helping us reach some of our classmates that we are unable to. — […]