DEAR SUN SPOTS: The North Waterford Congregational Church at 10 Irving Green Road in North Waterford will start its Summer Suppers on Tuesday, June 25. We will serve our traditional baked beans, American chop suey, cole slaw, salads, casseroles, rolls, beverages, and a featured dessert. The first supper features gingerbread. Supper time is from 5 […]
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Excelsior Grange celebrating 150 years with community events July 13
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange in Poland will celebrate its 150th anniversary with community events July 13. The day will start with a community yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 446 Harris Hall Road. Anyone wishing to reserve a spot to participate should call 998-2301. The cost is $10. If it rains, […]
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Reader to family: Cross erected on Route 4 in memory of Kelly Boulanger is broken
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This letter is for the family of Kelly Boulanger who died in a tragic car accident on Route 4 in 2003. The cross that you erected back then was broken during one of last winter’s storms. I thought you’d like to know in case you want to replace it. — Martha, no […]
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Realtor clarifies ownership of Auburn Suburban fields on Garfield Road
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Nothing seems to be happening at the location of the proposed addition to the Auburn Suburban fields on Garfield Road. Is this project ever going to get done? — Louise, no town ANSWER: Regarding the answer to this question, originally published in Sun Spots on Thursday, June 13, Travis Bashaw requested that […]
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Searching for owners of found family bible
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have found an old family bible that belonged to Mrs. Miranda Glover, who died in 1901. I would like to return it to her family if they are out there. Listed in the bible are her children: Emma, Isaac, Annie, Charles, Frank, Carrie, Edwin, Herbert, and Nellie.—David, no town ANSWER: This […]
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Free program offered Wednesdays for older people wanting to improve driving safety
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Occupational Therapy Clinic on University of Southern Maine’s LAC campus is offering one-on-one Car Fit Assessments for older adult drivers. Car Fit is a free, interactive educational program designed to improve older driver safety. Trained volunteers provide information to ensure the safest “fit” for older drivers and their vehicles. We have […]
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Yard sales, Bible school and bean supper are filling up weekends this month
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, the “Green Church,” at 163 Main St. will hold its annual Summer Sale Spectacular on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attic treasures, household goods, books, puzzles and much more will be displayed on the front lawn. There will also be a bake sale. Raffle […]
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Auburn Suburban fields at a standstill, awaiting help from private investors, financial institutions
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Nothing seems to be happening at the location of the proposed addition to the Auburn Suburban fields on Garfield Road. Is this project ever going to get done? — Louise, no town ANSWER: According to Realtor Travis Bashaw, who was on the board of Auburn Suburban when his company assumed the land […]
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Memories of Poland from the 1930s and 1940s to be shared Saturday at Town Hall
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Poland Historical Society announces a special event Saturday, June 15, at 10 a.m. at the schoolhouse next to the Poland Town Hall on Route 26. The Lothrop Family, children of Harold and Viola Lothrop, will share their memories of Poland in the 1930s and 1940s. Poland had a population of 1,441 […]
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Reader has lost special silver bracelet
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My heart is so broken. Last Thursday, I lost the silver bracelet my sister gave me. That day, I went to Lisbon Street News and The Italian Bakery in Lewiston; BJ’s Wholesale Club in Auburn; Hannaford, Food City and Bear Pond Variety in Turner; and the Big Apple in Canton. If anyone […]