DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know your readers will be able to help me with this question. I am hosting a high school-age exchange student for the school year and he just loves soccer. Unfortunately, his high school is unable to put him on its team as they have more than enough players already. Are there […]
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Woman’s Literary Union holding giant yard sale Saturday at Auburn mansion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union will have an Enormous Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn. Proceeds support the mansion’s restoration and scholarship funds. There are more items than could fit into the garage. There will be tables in […]
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A time change for J&O Irish Museum open house
DEAR SUN SPOTS: An open house at the J&O Irish Museum on Main Street (Route 140) in Hartford is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is for anyone who has not been able to tour the museum on a Sunday during July and August, when it is normally open. The […]
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Greater Androscoggin Humane Society’s 2024 Golden Paw Awards on Sept. 12
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society’s 2024 Golden Paw Awards promises to be an evening filled with entertainment and fun; however, the true highlight will be the Awards Presentation. Included in the lineup are: • The Future Hero Award, sponsored by Vicky and Jan Wiegman, which recognizes a child in our community who […]
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Cousin is looking for the family of Judy Ann Meads Tripp to learn about her life
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am attempting to locate members of the family of the late Judy Ann Meads Tripp. I have looked for over 30 years for her, her mother and her brother, David Lancaster. She was a cousin I never got to know and it would be a great thing if I could locate […]
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Annual Antique Auto Show on Saturday to benefit Hartford museum
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society is gearing up for its Annual Antique Auto Show. It will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the East Sumner Congregational Church on Route 219 in Sumner. Rain date is Sunday, Sept.1. Small lunch choices will be on sale. There will also be […]
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United States flags need new homes
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have three United States flags inherited from my late in-laws. They are large, measuring 3 feet by 5 feet or larger. One was flown ceremoniously over the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu. Since I have a flag of my own, I would like to find someone who will […]
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Reader is offering vast and varied collection of cookbooks free to anyone interested
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For all of you who love to cook, I have a large collection of cookbooks to give to anyone who is interested. Martha Stewart, Betty Crocker, Julia Child, Jane Butel and Ina Garten are all part of the collection and just name a few. There are also diet cookbooks like Atkins, Mediterranean, […]
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Edward Little High School Class of 1964 planning 60-year reunion in September
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School Class of 1964 Reunion Committee is planning its 60-year reunion for Saturday, Sept.28. We have reached out to as many classmates as we could via email, but some people may not have received our email because of wrong addresses or the invitation may have gone to their junk […]
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Son of Thomas Kerrigan of Wade & Dunton searching for info, photos, memorabilia
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m asking our community for a favor. My father was Thomas Kerrigan. He owned a company called Wade & Dunton. He passed away during my time in the service around 2003, and I don’t have a lot to remember him by. Is there anyone out there who has any company memorabilia (I […]