DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Minot Historical Society will meet in the Event Barn at Hemond’s Motor Cross, 695 Woodman Hill Road in Minot, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Peter Geiger, editor emeritus of the acclaimed Farmers’ Almanac. The almanac, of Lewiston, … offers readers long-range weather predictions, humor, […]
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Ebike demonstration to be held at USM’s L-A campus | Sun Journal
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Cycling Club is hosting a free demonstration of ebikes (electric assist bicycles) at the Lewiston-Auburn campus of University of Southern Maine, 51 Westminster St. in Auburn, from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 4. The demo will be presented by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Riders can try out the bikes […]
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Reader seeks information on political demonstrations | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am seeing government policy protests/demonstrations regularly on TV and I would like to know if there are any going on in the Lewiston-Auburn area. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: Here are some web sites you can go to for information. Also, talk with your friends and family who align with your […]
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Blood drive in Lisbon Falls set for Thursday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 will be holding a blood drive at the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. in Lisbon Falls, on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 1 until 5:30 p.m. Call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter HTC to make an appointment. […]
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A thank-you letter to Gather to Grow supporters / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are deeply grateful to everyone for joining us this past Wednesday, Aug. 6, for our event “Becoming Gather to Grow.” A heartfelt thank-you to everyone whose efforts and contributions helped make the evening truly special: Haali’s Halaal team for partnering with us to provide an incredibly beautiful and nourishing meal; youth participating in […]
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Outdoor movie, s’mores planned for family night in Minot | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please join us in our parking lot for a free family-friendly movie night and a make your own s’mores event at the Minot United Methodist Church on 142 Minot Ave. in Minot, on Friday, Aug. 22. The movie starts at 7 p.m. If it rains, the movie will be shown indoors. Please […]
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Woman’s Literary Union in Auburn taking orders for fall mums / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Fall mums are coming! Longfellow’s Greenhouse is providing chrysanthemums in 9-inch pots for $10 as a fundraiser for the Woman’s Literary Union. There are five color choices. Please call Kathy at 402-7591 and place your order by Aug. 25 for pickup at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn on […]
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Lewiston High School class of 1958 plans reunion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston High School class of 1958, let’s get together for our 67th mini reunion. This gathering will be held at Marco’s in Lewiston on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 12-4 p.m. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Please share this with all our classmates who may not get a newspaper or have […]
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Edward Little class of 1980 gets ready for 45th reunion | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School class of 1980 is having their 45th class reunion at the AMVET Post 6, 1095 Lewiston Road, in New Gloucester, on Saturday, Aug. 16. A few tickets are still available and we want to let classmates know they still have a few days to join in and […]
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Lisbon Falls blood drive dedicated to memory of Jeannine Laplume / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus, Council 10019, will sponsor a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 21, at the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon Falls, from 1-5 p.m. The blood drive is dedicated to the memory of Jeanine Laplume. Please call 1-800-733- 2767 to make an appointment or go […]