DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone take donations of eyeglasses, even if the frames are broken? — Barbara, no town ANSWER: Yes. Bring the eyeglasses to a drop box at a Lions Club Eyeglass Recycling Center. You can find these at most eyeglass centers, eye doctors’ offices and at Walmart. Your local Goodwill and Salvation Army […]
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Auburn church soliciting small pine cones for its 50th anniversary Christmas fair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish is planning its 50th Anniversary Christmas by the Lake Fair on Nov. 23 at Saint Philip Church, 2365 Turner Road in Auburn. We need small pine cones (not the long ones) to put on our beautiful Christmas wreaths. If you have some, or know someone who does, […]
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Lewiston High School Class of 1958 announces gathering for members in October
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Class of 1958 is planning a gathering of classmates from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Each person will pay for his/her meal from a house specialty menu with six choices. We will send e-mails to those we have on file only. Members of the organizing […]
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Host for exchange student searching for soccer leagues for high school student
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 […]