DEAR READERS: Some folks have written to tell me that they missed Sun Spots over the past two weeks. I was in Ireland visiting my daughter and her family, and it turned out that there was no one available to cover for me. I’m back now after a wonderful visit spending time with grandchildren, sheep, […]
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Reader seeks hall rental for family gathering | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our family is getting too large to hold our yearly holiday get-together celebration in our home. We are spread out from South Portland to Rumford. The Lewiston-Auburn area is the best location for us to hold this event on a weekend afternoon between the hours of 1 to 5 p.m. We are looking […]
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Drop-in Center in Auburn lists requests | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: At the Drop-in Center at 121 Mill St. in Auburn, current needs are men’s size small, long sleeve shirts, men’s and women’s belts, bath towels, hand towels and wash clothes as the showers are opening soon, clean blankets with no stains or rips. Please, do not donate any summer clothing at this […]
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Woman’s Literary Union Craft Fair is Saturday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn, is hosting a Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local vendors will offer sea glass art, hand puppets, tie-dye items, party dresses, quilts, knit and stitch, wood turners, paintings, and stained glass, and […]
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Baptist church in Lewiston seeks volunteer pianist | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thomas Memorial Baptist Church at 62 Strawberry Ave. in Lewiston is looking for a temporary pianist to play traditional hymns for Sunday morning services for the last two weeks of November and the month of December. Sunday morning services are from 11 a.m. to noon. If you are available and willing to […]
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“A New Home” at Community Little Theatre | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Community Little Theatre production of “A New Home” opened on Oct. 30. I know many Sun Spots readers will remember the original musical, “Lewiston: A New Home,” that was presented in 1995 to sold-out audiences. In the 30 years since that production, major events – both good and tragic — have […]
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Turner Community Hunters Breakfast Saturday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Nezinscot Lodge at 32 Weston Road in Turner will hold its Community Hunters Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 4:30-7:30 a.m. This traditional breakfast is not only for hunters, but also for members and families in the community. The event is free of charge but donations will be accepted. — Dave, Turner […]
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Holiday Fair and Silent Auction set for Lisbon Falls | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon United Methodist Church at 14 School St. in Lisbon Falls will hold its annual Holiday Fair and Silent Auction on Friday, Nov. 7, from 5-7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many crafts, baked goods, plants, recycled Christmas items, books, and a great selection of […]
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How about a little family fun on Saturday in Leeds? | Sun Spots
A Christmas fair and a toy drive round out upcoming events/
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Oxford student continues to help those in need | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My 10-year-old daughter is having her 5th Annual Food Drive. Since COVID, she has had a box at the end of our driveway at 64 Rabbit Valley Road in Oxford where people can leave nonperishable food items to benefit the local pantries for Thanksgiving. Please donate items by Saturday, Nov. 22. And […]