DEAR SUNSPOTS: Regarding the reader who wants Teddy bears made from her mother’s wedding gown (Aug. 24 Sun Spots), Debby Berry of Auburn made an adorable teddy bear out of my mom’s favorite sweatshirt. You can see her creations on her Facebook page, Hip Nana Creations. — Joanne, Leeds ANSWER: I looked up Debby’s Facebook […]
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What to watch for at the 52nd Oxford 250
From a new champion being crowned to questions about the weather, there’s plenty of drama surrounding the annual race.
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Spaghetti dinner benefit for Liana Henault | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A spaghetti dinner benefit is being held for Liana Henault of Turner. She is fighting a very rare and aggressive form of cancer called PEComa. The dinner will be held at the Boofy Quimby Hall, 96 Howes Corner Road in Turner, on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for […]
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Thrill of competing, reaching top of Oxford 250 mountain keeps veteran drivers coming back
Longtime racers want to win the 250 — some again, others for the first time — but also look forward to testing their driving against younger foes at Oxford Plains Speedway.
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Watch drivers discuss the Oxford 250 at media day
Mike Rowe, Kate Re and Eddie MacDonald talk about the upcoming race.
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Blood drive in Lisbon Falls set for Thursday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 will be holding a blood drive at the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. in Lisbon Falls, on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 1 until 5:30 p.m. Call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter HTC to make an appointment. […]
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How cheap weed from ‘gray market’ growers ends up on Maine dispensary shelves
Law enforcement experts say cheap, sometimes tainted weed grown by Chinese criminal groups is getting into the state’s medical market. Business owners say it’s cratering market rates and pushing reputable growers out of the industry.
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Lisbon field hockey hires Kayla Royer as head coach
The former Leavitt standout and Poland coach replaces longtime coach Julie Petrie.
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Is a Maine lobster roll from a gas station any good? | Column
We tried cheaper versions of the state’s signature sandwich from Rusty Lantern, Hannaford and Market Basket to see how they stacked up.
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Maine Musicians to be featured in New Hampshire’s largest Blues Festival
Musicians from all over Maine are slated to perform at the 28th annual White Mountain Boogie and Blues Festival Aug. 15-17 in Thornton, New Hampshire – the largest outdoor blues festival in the state – and a well-known Maine saxophonist will be hosting the Boogie Side Stage. Distinguished Maine musician Pat Pepin has been tapped […]