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Searching for gold in Swift River a family affair
Chesterville family relaxes and pans for gold Thursday morning on the Swift River.
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Minot Historical Society to host Peter Geiger
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Minot Historical Society will meet in the Event Barn at Hemond’s Motor Cross, 695 Woodman Hill Road in Minot, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Peter Geiger, editor emeritus of the acclaimed Farmers’ Almanac. The almanac, of Lewiston, … offers readers long-range weather predictions, humor, […]
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Ebike demonstration to be held at USM’s L-A campus | Sun Journal
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Cycling Club is hosting a free demonstration of ebikes (electric assist bicycles) at the Lewiston-Auburn campus of University of Southern Maine, 51 Westminster St. in Auburn, from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 4. The demo will be presented by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Riders can try out the bikes […]
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Music may feed the soul, but Maine concert venues have to feed the band
Visiting artists aren’t getting cheeseburgers in paradise. Here, it’s more like lobsters in Vacationland.
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Reader seeks information on political demonstrations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am seeing government policy protests/demonstrations regularly on TV and I would like to know if there are any going on in the Lewiston-Auburn area. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: Here are some web sites you can go to for information. Also, talk with your friends and family who align with your […]
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Don Campbell in Greene, beavers in Bethel, fish stories in Chesterville and lots more | Get out!
Things to do this week in the area.
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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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Successful balloon launches had festivalgoers ‘flying high’
The Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival had three full launches, plus tethered balloons and more, making it a success both in the air and on the ground, officials say.
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A thank-you letter to Gather to Grow supporters / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are deeply grateful to everyone for joining us this past Wednesday, Aug. 6, for our event “Becoming Gather to Grow.” A heartfelt thank-you to everyone whose efforts and contributions helped make the evening truly special: Haali’s Halaal team for partnering with us to provide an incredibly beautiful and nourishing meal; youth participating in […]