DEAR SUN SPOTS: The historical societies of Mechanic Falls and Poland invite you to a presentation and tour of the Advent Christian Camp at 128 Lewiston Road in Mechanic Falls on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. The camp is associated with the Advent Christian Church, a denomination established in 1860 in Salem, Massachusetts. The Advent […]
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Red Cross asking for blood donations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church on Frost Hill Avenue in Lisbon Falls on Monday, Aug. 17, from 1-6 p.m. Blood is in a critical shortage right now and many donors are needed. To make an appointment, please call […]
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Reader seeks cookbook from Wilton Blueberry Festival | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m in search of a cookbook from the Wilton area that was published a few years back. This was a blueberry cookbook and possibly was a centennial edition. It is spiral-bound and has blueberries on the cover. It was no doubt put together for the Blueberry Festival that takes place every August […]
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Reader shares summer memories | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Your column on June 21 asking readers to share summer childhood memories resonated with me so here are mine: I was a child in the ’60s and lived in a village near a lake, with my grandparents’ farm just a few miles away. Some of my cousins lived close by too and […]
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Androscoggin Historical Society celebrates our nation’s 250th | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Historical Society is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and our country’s birthday with a historical display of authentic items. Accompanied by a triptych with historical information, this is truly an informational display. Especially interesting are the paintings of George and Martha Washington. The historical society, located […]
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Auburn’s Drop-in Center current needs list | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Drop-in Center at 121 Mill St. in Auburn needs men’s clothing — everything from underwear, jeans and shirts to hoodies and fleeces, and women’s clothing including underwear, hoodies, and fleeces. We also need to replenish our supply of umbrellas, backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, tarps, and blankets. If you have any of […]
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Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends Summer Bake & Craft Sale Fundraiser | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends is having a two-day Summer Bake & Craft Sale Fundraiser at Axis Natural Foods, 120 Center St., in Auburn on Friday, July 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at Family Dollar, 11 Middle Road in Sabattus on Saturday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
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Lisbon schools summer food program starts in July | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon School Nutrition Program is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals are free for school students up to 18 years old. Meals are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the meal service. Meals are […]
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Mechanic Falls church seeks donations for yard sale | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Anglican Church of the Transfiguration at 64 Elm St. in Mechanic Falls will again be accepting donations for our yard sale on Saturday, June 20. We are looking for usable items, but please no clothing, and only small working appliances. Donations can be dropped off at the church on Tuesdays or […]
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Mother’s Day weekend celebration at Foss Mansion | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Come enjoy the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn, for Pastries & Porcelain, a spring afternoon tea with friends, as we celebrate Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 9, at 2 p.m. Take a moment to relax while enjoying laughter, friendship and the simple joys of a spring afternoon together. Enjoy […]