DEAR SUN SPOTS: Great Falls Model Railroad Club will host a Surplus Assets Sale at 144 Mill St. in Auburn on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will have model railroad equipment in various scales, railroad books, scenery supplies, and more for sale. Our layouts will be open for viewing as […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to warn fellow readers about a text scam. I almost got caught up in this recently but thankfully realized what was going on and blocked them. I had joined a women’s meet-up group this past spring and have been receiving texts and calls from new friends so my guard was […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Saint Dominic Regional High School class of 1973 has planned a belated 50th class reunion for Sept. 14. We are still looking for a few classmates and hope Sun Spotters might help us locate them. They are Philip Madore, Joanne Bibeau Blouin and David Robitaille. Thank you for any information Sun […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon United Methodist Church at 14 School St. in  Lisbon Falls will again participate in Lisbon’s annual Moxie Festival. Our kitchen will be open Friday from 5-7 p.m. to sell hot dogs and strawberry shortcake. Our kitchen will reopen Saturday at 9 a.m. for to sell hot dogs, strawberry shortcake and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have been so helpful in the past. I hope this is not too great of an ask. I live in the Bachelder Stetson Homestead on Quaker Ridge in Greene. I purchased this property from Henry Howe in 1972. I am applying for inclusion of the historic home on the National Registry […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday, July 13, the Woman’s Literary Union is giving away free books for children from 9-11 a.m. at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St., Auburn. While picking up free books, you can donate an extra prom dress for next year’s Prom Gown Giveaway. For more information, call me at 207-402-7591. Find […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School Class of 1956 Reunion Committee is planning its 68th year  reunion on Aug. 29. We have reached out to as many classmates as we could, but some people may not have received the letter we mailed because of a wrong address. The committee is planning to retire […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have information about the Lewiston-Portland bus service that is supposed to start operating in early July?—Charlie, no town ANSWER: The Maine Department of Transportation is introducing a new contracted service. RTW Management Inc. is to offer enhanced frequency of service between Auburn and Portland. More details are at www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=DOT Press […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Poland Historical Society will visit the Empire Grove Campground off Empire Road in East Poland on Saturday, July 13, at 10 a.m. The Rev. Raymond Anderson will present the history of the campground, followed by a walking tour of the grounds. Established in 1834, camp meetings continue to be held, maintaining […]