DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Holy Family Church Parish Hall at 607 Sabattus St. in Lewiston on Monday, Oct. 20, from 12:30-5 p.m. To make an appointment, please call 1-800-733-2767 or go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter sponsor code LewistonME — Ray, Lewiston […]
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Franco-Amercian Collection seeks St. Dom’s memorabilia | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are looking for St. Dom’s alums. At the Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine, we were saddened to learn that St. Dominic’s Academy was closing its high school. We are reaching out to the St. Dom’s alumni community asking you to help us preserve keepsakes and stories from St. […]
Bean suppers, craft fair on the way | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for someone in the Lewiston-Auburn area with a hydraulic slide shift flail mower to mow our road. Please contact me at [email protected]. — No name, no town ANSWER: I’ve seen these mowers but had no idea what they were called. So, I just learned something new! DEAR SUN SPOTS: There […]
Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin seeks volunteers | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin has many adults waiting that need to improve their English so they can connect with jobs and manage day-to-day life. 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 skills they […]
Lisbon area food pantry fundraiser needs bakers, bottles, and more | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Food Pantry (LACO) in Lisbon Falls is holding a food drive, bake sale, and bottle drive at Food City on Route 196 on Friday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to about 3-4 p.m. Since we always run […]
Hometown Humor Night coming to Monmouth Oct. 3 | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re inviting readers for a fun-filled evening as the 1856 Monmouth Academy Restoration Committee hosts Hometown Humor Night featuring Gary Crocker, Maine humorist and proud Monmouth Academy alum. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St., at Monmouth. Tickets are $20 each. Enjoy the show and […]
Two September bean suppers planned | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn at 439 Park Ave., will hold its Bean Supper on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 5 p.m. The menu will include baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, coleslaw, breads, beverages and homemade pies. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12. Children under 5 years old can […]
Norway church holding Fall Rummage Sale in October | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Social Justice and Peace Commission of St. Catherine of Sienna Church invites you to their Fall Rummage Sale on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9-11:30 a.m. in the church hall at 32 Paris St. in Norway. Shoppers will find a wide variety of treasures, including clothing, linens, hand tools, and Christmas décor, all […]
VA benefits presentation at Clover Health Care in Auburn | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Clover Health Care at 440 Minot Ave. in Auburn will host “Understanding VA Benefits” on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 2 to 3 p.m. Christina Smith, Public Affairs Officer with Togus, and Rob McCann, Public Affairs & Government Relations Officer with the VA Maine Health Care System, are presenters. This program is free of charge and […]
‘Really Big Yard Sale’ to raise money for local theater | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The L/A Community Little Theatre (CLT) will be having a “Really Big Yard Sale” at the theatre’s home on 30 Academy St. in Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All kinds of items will be on sale, including small furniture, home décor items, vintage or antique pieces, […]