DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m trying to reach any descendants of Dr. George Desaulniers and Dr. Lucy O’Connell who lived and practiced in Lewiston from the 1920s to 1950s. My grandmother worked for Dr. O’Connell in the 1920s. She had something I think her grandchildren or great-grandchildren might like to have. I know their daughter lived […]
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Christmas Meowy Miracles to benefit Tommy’s Feral Felines this weekend
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a reminder that Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends’ Christmas Meowy Miracles Bake Sale and Bottle Drive will take place in front of Family Dollar, 11 Middle Road in Sabattus on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are looking for bakers and baked goods for this fundraiser. Join […]
Holiday fair at Sixth Street Congregational Church set for Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn will have a Holiday Fair on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be craft items, a white elephant table, and baked goods. Lunch will be available. For more information, contact Betty at 576-1331 or Cynthia at […]
Readers inquire about clock repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m appealing to the French population in our readership area. My grandmother on my father’s side of the family (French) made a rice and brown sugar dessert that was great. The few relatives still with us remember it and have even made it, but the recipe was never written down. Would anyone […]
Montello Heights Open House, craft fairs, bake sales set for December
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Montello Heights is holding an annual Open House for the community, family and friends from 1-3 p.m. Saturday. There will be a bake sale, crafts for kids, entertainment and refreshments. Please stop in for a visit! — Jennifer, activities director Montello Heights Retirement Community, Lewiston ANSWER: This is such a busy weekend […]
Nutrition Center expresses thanks and requests donations for the hungry
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It has been a little over a month since our beloved community of Lewiston-Auburn was forever changed by the tragedy on Oct. 25. Every day since, we have experienced grief, heartbreak and the many ripple effects that such an event creates. We have also witnessed our community come together with tenderness and […]
Sumner Fire Department Auxiliary hosts Lights of Love Tree Lighting on Dec. 9
DEAR SUNSPOTS: The ladies of the Sumner Fire Department Auxiliary are hosting our 4th annual Lights Of Love Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. There will be soups, stews, chowders and chili — all homemade, and candy for sale. Children can have their picture taken with Santa and enjoy free cookies and […]
Church supper and numerous craft fairs scheduled this Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church at 439 Park Ave. in Auburn will hold its Bean Supper on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. The menu will include baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, coleslaw, bread, beverages and homemade pies. Entertainment will be provided by the Park Avenue Pickers beginning at 4:30 p.m. For additional […]
Hebron Station School announces it’s holding its first Craft Fair on Dec. 9
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Hebron Station School at 884 Station Road will have a Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s our first year of having one. We hope you’ll join us! — Cindy, Hebron DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m responding to the recent letters about sewing machine repairs and supplies […]
Knights of Columbus holding benefit blood drive in Lisbon Falls, requests donors
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a reminder that the Knights of Columbus Council 10019 will sponsor a dedicated blood drive in memory of Tracy Sautter on Dec. 4 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon Falls. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit […]