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 […]
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Bean and spaghetti suppers planned this month | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please join us for our fall bean supper and more, at the Minot United Methodist Church, 142 Minot Ave., Minot, on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 5-7 p.m. The dinner is free and donations are accepted. — Joan, Minot ANSWER: I hope you have a big crowd attending and that folks will feel […]
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Leeds Community Church thrift store supports local families | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want readers to know about a local treasure located at 160 Church Hill Road in Leeds (yellow Grange building next to Russell Medical Center). This thrift store is organized and well-stocked with lots of clothing for all ages and sizes, household goods, sewing and craft materials, toys and holiday decorations. There […]
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Kaydenz Kitchen needs volunteers, kitchen donations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This came across my Facebook page today and I know you are a support of Kaydenz Kitchen, as are many Sun Spots readers. I wanted to share this so others who aren’t on social media can read it. I’m really happy for these folks who have worked so hard to make L-A […]
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Blood drive to be hosted by Knights of Columbus in Lewiston | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Holy Family Church Parish Hall at 607 Sabattus St. in Lewiston on Monday, Oct. 20, from 12:30-5 p.m. To make an appointment, please call 1-800-733-2767 or go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter sponsor code LewistonME — Ray, Lewiston […]
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Franco-Amercian Collection seeks St. Dom’s memorabilia | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are looking for St. Dom’s alums. At the Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine, we were saddened to learn that St. Dominic’s Academy was closing its high school. We are reaching out to the St. Dom’s alumni community asking you to help us preserve keepsakes and stories from St. […]
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Bean suppers, craft fair on the way | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone in the Lewiston-Auburn area with a hydraulic slide shift flail mower to mow our road. Please contact me at [email protected]. — No name, no town ANSWER: I’ve seen these mowers but had no idea what they were called. So, I just learned something new! DEAR SUN SPOTS: There […]
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Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin seeks volunteers | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin has many adults waiting that need to improve their English so they can connect with jobs and manage day-to-day life. Volunteers are needed to serve as one-on-one tutors, as well as English Conversation Partners. Literacy Volunteers tutors and English conversation partners have helped hundreds of adults gain the skills they […]
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Lisbon area food pantry fundraiser needs bakers, bottles, and more | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Food Pantry (LACO) in Lisbon Falls is holding a food drive, bake sale, and bottle drive at Food City on Route 196 on Friday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to about 3-4 p.m. Since we always run […]
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Hometown Humor Night coming to Monmouth Oct. 3 | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re inviting readers for a fun-filled evening as the 1856 Monmouth Academy Restoration Committee hosts Hometown Humor Night featuring Gary Crocker, Maine humorist and proud Monmouth Academy alum. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St., at Monmouth. Tickets are $20 each. Enjoy the show and […]