DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a Stash Busters Sale at the Nazarene Church at 184 Main St. in Lisbon Falls on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The crafters at the Nazarene Church in Lisbon Falls are cleaning out their stash of supplies just in time for the fall and Christmas crafting season. We’ve […]
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Church supper Saturday in Auburn includes Park Avenue Pickers before the meal
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn, 439 Park Ave., will hold a Public Supper on Saturday at 5 p.m. The menu will include baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, cole slaw, breads, beverages and homemade pies. Entertainment will be provided by the Park Avenue Pickers and will begin at 4:30. For additional information, please contact the […]
Group wants others to share knowledge
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Historical Society is looking for people with knowledge of local history, culture, industry, business or the community who are interested in sharing their knowledge with others. The society is compiling a list of interested individuals willing to become a resource for society members and those who look to the society […]
Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin offering training to assist adults in learning English
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin has a significant waiting list of adults who need to improve their English to connect with jobs and manage their day-to-day lives. 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 […]
Fundraiser for Oxford Hills Project Graduation planned at Paris high school
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Hot Rods for Grads Cruise-in Car Show will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Main Street, Paris, to benefit Oxford Hills Project Graduation. Gates will open at 8 a.m., with the cruise-in car show open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Car entries […]
Couple thankful for the person, persons who anonymously paid for their breakfast
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My wife and I were having breakfast at Roy’s in Auburn Tuesday, Sept. 3. When we were finishing our breakfast, the server came over and said that a magical fairy had paid our complete bill. We looked around but didn’t see anyone we knew and asked the server if they were still […]
Fundraisers offering craft supplies and fall fare announced by Lisbon Falls churches
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Come check out the Stash Busters Sale at the Nazarene Church at 184 Main St. in Lisbon Falls on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. The crafters at the Nazarene Church in Lisbon Falls are cleaning out their stash of supplies just in time for the fall and Christmas crafting […]
Readers seek to donate eyeglasses, tune piano
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone take donations of eyeglasses, even if the frames are broken? — Barbara, no town ANSWER: Yes. Bring the eyeglasses to a drop box at a Lions Club Eyeglass Recycling Center. You can find these at most eyeglass centers, eye doctors’ offices and at Walmart. Your local Goodwill and Salvation Army […]
Auburn church soliciting small pine cones for its 50th anniversary Christmas fair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish is planning its 50th Anniversary Christmas by the Lake Fair on Nov. 23 at Saint Philip Church, 2365 Turner Road in Auburn. We need small pine cones (not the long ones) to put on our beautiful Christmas wreaths. If you have some, or know someone who does, […]
Lewiston High School Class of 1958 announces gathering for members in October
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Class of 1958 is planning a gathering of classmates from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Each person will pay for his/her meal from a house specialty menu with six choices. We will send e-mails to those we have on file only. Members of the organizing […]