DEAR SUN SPOTS: West Auburn Congregational Church is holding its Vendor Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 811 West Auburn Road in Auburn. It will include a white elephant table, raffles, baked goods and hot lunch options. Contact me at 998-2362 — Deb, no town ANSWER: Craft fair […]
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Teddy bear maker found on Facebook | Sun Spots
DEAR SUNSPOTS: Regarding the reader who wants Teddy bears made from her mother’s wedding gown (Aug. 24 Sun Spots), Debby Berry of Auburn made an adorable teddy bear out of my mom’s favorite sweatshirt. You can see her creations on her Facebook page, Hip Nana Creations. — Joanne, Leeds ANSWER: I looked up Debby’s Facebook […]
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ELHS Class of ’65 reunion committee is seeking classmates
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again, the Edward Little High School Class of 1965 reunion committee is asking for your help to reach classmates who have changed their address, email, or Facebook connection. It’s important for them to know that our 60th reunion will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at […]
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Lewiston Public Library seeks lace tablecloths, china teacups | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston Public Library will be holding its first Literary Ball on Saturday, Oct. 18. The ball commemorates Jane Austen’s 250th birthday and the theme will be the Regency era. In preparation for the ball, the library is in the process of sourcing china teacups and lace tablecloths. If anyone has such […]
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Spaghetti dinner benefit for Liana Henault | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A spaghetti dinner benefit is being held for Liana Henault of Turner. She is fighting a very rare and aggressive form of cancer called PEComa. The dinner will be held at the Boofy Quimby Hall, 96 Howes Corner Road in Turner, on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for […]
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Minot Historical Society to host Peter Geiger
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Minot Historical Society will meet in the Event Barn at Hemond’s Motor Cross, 695 Woodman Hill Road in Minot, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Peter Geiger, editor emeritus of the acclaimed Farmers’ Almanac. The almanac, of Lewiston, … offers readers long-range weather predictions, humor, […]
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Ebike demonstration to be held at USM’s L-A campus | Sun Journal
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Cycling Club is hosting a free demonstration of ebikes (electric assist bicycles) at the Lewiston-Auburn campus of University of Southern Maine, 51 Westminster St. in Auburn, from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 4. The demo will be presented by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Riders can try out the bikes […]
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Reader seeks information on political demonstrations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am seeing government policy protests/demonstrations regularly on TV and I would like to know if there are any going on in the Lewiston-Auburn area. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: Here are some web sites you can go to for information. Also, talk with your friends and family who align with your […]
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Blood drive in Lisbon Falls set for Thursday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 will be holding a blood drive at the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. in Lisbon Falls, on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 1 until 5:30 p.m. Call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter HTC to make an appointment. […]
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A thank-you letter to Gather to Grow supporters / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are deeply grateful to everyone for joining us this past Wednesday, Aug. 6, for our event “Becoming Gather to Grow.” A heartfelt thank-you to everyone whose efforts and contributions helped make the evening truly special: Haali’s Halaal team for partnering with us to provide an incredibly beautiful and nourishing meal; youth participating in […]