DEAR SUN SPOTS: The SHAREcenter can always use arts and crafts and school and office supplies. Also, if anyone has office or household furniture and small appliances they would like to donate, we have new members in need of these items for their families. Thank you! — Lisa, no town ANSWER: The SHAREcenter is at […]
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Horoscope stars rank the day; lunch speakers wanted
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know what the significance of the number of stars after each of Eugenia Last’s horoscopes is? — Roland, no town ANSWER: I didn’t know, but our wonderful editor Judy Meyer, did. It’s a ranking system for how great your day is going to be, with one star being not so […]
Yard sale Saturday to benefit Poland library
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A yard sale to benefit A.B. Ricker Library in Poland will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at the library. Tables are available for $5 each. The sale is sponsored by Friends of the Library. Donated items may be left at the library until Saturday. The Friends will […]
Ice cream sales to benefit Norway cancer center
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are excited to announce that Norway Soft Serve, 65 Main St. in South Paris, is hosting a fundraiser titled Come Help Us Lick Cancer. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Father’s Day, June 17. A portion of all sales will be donated to the Cancer Resource […]
USS Intrepid crew members
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Did you or anyone you know serve aboard the USS Intrepid? The search is underway to find former USS Intrepid crew members and memorabilia for a special 75th Commissioning Anniversary Weekend. Aug. 1 will mark the 75th anniversary of the commissioning of the World War II-era Essex class aircraft carrier, which is […]
Phone number correction, mushrooms
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding June 4 Sun Spots about a business in Auburn selling things on eBay, as well as teaching Introduction to eBay Classes, I am questioning if the phone number 207-774-9900 is correct. — No name, no town ANSWER: My apologies to my dear readers and to Goin’ Postal in Auburn. That is a […]
River Walk signs, soft serve ice cream
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since you’re the one with all the answers, early last year an organization erected triangular, eight-foot columns at several locations along the River Walk in Auburn, then the big windstorm last fall blew many over. There were only two remaining – one at Bonney Park and one on the steps going down […]
It's yard sale and reunion season
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society is holding a yard sale on June 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hartford Town Hall, Main Street/Route 140. We’re still looking for items for the sale. While you’re doing your spring cleaning, if you find unneeded items you would like to pass on, please […]
Yard sales as fundraisers, community-wide events
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Annual Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.at Sacred Heart Church, 8 Sacred Heart Place, Auburn. Paris Mfg. wooden folding chairs, furniture, including a complete dining room set, desks, office chairs, office supplies, light fixtures, interior doors, housewares, jewelry […]
Reunion, Concert, Ranked Choice Voting
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A fall 2018 get-together is being planned for the Lewiston Dale Carnegie class of 1978. Current contact information is needed for the following members: Cindy Delcourt, Dan Dube, Ron Fournier, Jane Gagne, Adria Hahnel, Kim Hale, Larry Lavoie, Tom McFadden, Paul Paradis, Greg Sawyer, Larry Wells, Ken Williams as well as instructor […]