DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn at 439 Park Ave. will hold a Bean Supper on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, coleslaw, breads, beverages and homemade pies. Entertainment will be provided by the Park Avenue Pickers and will begin at 4:30 p.m. For […]
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Wreaths Across America convoy coming through Lewiston
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Wreaths across America is coming to Lewiston High School on Sunday, Dec. 8. The convoy will arrive in Lewiston via Exit 80, travel Lisbon Street to East Avenue and should arrive at the school at 156 East Ave. about 3:10 p.m. The convoy will leave the school about 6:10 p.m., travel East […]
Woman’s Literary Union hosting a Christmas Market at Foss Mansion in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union will hold a Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn. It will feature a variety of high-quality, hand-made crafts and goods. Our goal is to promote local crafters and artisans and to provide a […]
Drop-In Center in Auburn seeks donations for the needy
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Drop-In Center at 169 Pleasant St. in Auburn is in urgent need of blankets, winter hats, warm gloves, hand warmers, winter boots, warm socks and underwear for men or women in size small, travel-size tissues packs, cough drops, travel-size toothpaste, Q-tips, unscented body wipes and AA and AAA batteries. Thank you […]
Great Falls Model Railroad Club hosting annual fundraiser this weekend
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Great Falls Model Railroad Club will host our annual ExTRAINaganza, a seasonal fundraiser, at 144 Mill St. in Auburn on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29 and 30 and Dec.1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event celebrates the joy of model railroading while supporting the club’s efforts in promoting […]
Set of rosary beads found on Whitman Spring Road walking trail in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found a well-loved rosary with lavender Hail Mary beads along the Whitman Spring Road walking trail this past Monday. I left it hanging on the post at the southern trailhead. — Susan, no town ANSWER: How thoughtful of you to write to Sun Spots about this. Hopefully the owner of the […]
Bag lost in Turner containing toiletries
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Sunday, Nov. 17, I lost a black bag somewhere around Murray’s gas station or Hannaford in Turner. Inside was a small red bag with my toiletries. If found, please call 576-7532.–No name, no town ANSWER: Let us know what happens! DEAR SUN SPOTS: In the Nov. 21 Sun Spots, “Nancy in […]
Tour the decorated Foss Mansion in holiday fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This holiday season, immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn, which will be beautifully decorated for the festive season. We will present “Christmas at the Foss Mansion — A Holiday Reception” on Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 […]
Auburn railroad club to host seasonal fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wanted to reach out to let you know about an exciting upcoming event that might be of interest to your readers. The Great Falls Model Railroad Club will be hosting our annual ExTRAINaganza, a seasonal fundraiser, at 144 Mill St. in Auburn on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23, 24, and on […]
Lisbon area food pantry seeking donations for annual Christmas Craft Fair fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Food Pantry in Lisbon Falls is asking for the public’s support for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. The event will be held at the Lisbon Falls Baptist Church on Route 196 in Lisbon Falls on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafters who would like […]