DEAR SUN SPOTS: As Trinity Jubilee Center prepares to open a new facility on Bates Street in Lewiston later this year, now is a great time to apply to volunteer. Volunteers are asked to commit to a weekly shift. With our small staff team, consistent support is invaluable. When you dedicate your time weekly to […]
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Craft fairs galore to fill your Saturdays | Sun Spots
Also, one person’s honestly inspired another’s charitable giving.
Poland grange, Wales church to hold events in November | Sun Spots
Broadview Memorial Cemetery Association is meeting today at 1 p.m., and the Holy Family Church blood drive is set for Monday.
Leeds church requests help for Trick-or-Treaters | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Leeds Community Church at 123 Church Hill Road invites the community to join them on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 3-6 p.m. for an afternoon of family fun. There will be decorated trunks, snacks, activities, and even more festivities in the gym. All children are welcome to participate! We are looking for […]
Lewiston senior council offering luncheon for new members | Sun Journal
A Mexico church is gearing up for its annual Christmas fair — already!
Reader looking for clothing alterations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please print an updated list of people who do clothing alterations in this area? Most of the internet listings I’ve seen are obsolete because people are no longer doing it or have moved, etc. — No name, no town ANSWER: In the Rolodex, I have Sue Roebuck, “Mom the Mender” […]
Lisbon Falls Church of the Nazarene hosting Harvest Party | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon Falls Church of the Nazarene at 184 Main St. in Lisbon Falls will hosting their annual Harvest Party on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 5-7 p.m. There will be games, a hayride, supper-type foods, snacks and candy. It is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, call me at 376-7962. — Laural, Lisbon Falls ANSWER: […]
Lisbon Falls church to host Harvest Party | Sun Spots
The Drop-in Center on Mill Street in Auburn is urgently collecting donations of winter weather gear.
Otisfield Community Lunch and Craft Sale | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Fall is here and with it comes the Community Lunch at the Otisfield Community Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. On the menu is roast pork loin with mashed potatoes, gravy, applesauce, carrots, broccoli, rolls and cider. Top that off with apple crisp and coffee. Is your mouth watering yet? […]
Genealogy a great gift for holidays | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Readers, what should you get mémère and pépère for the holidays, or any other hard-to-buy-for relative? Think about genealogy. What about a direct line back to your immigrant ancestors from France? Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society researchers are once again pleased to offer this unique gift. Using MFGS resources, they will attempt to identify […]