DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society (MFGS) is holding garage sale fundraiser at 1313 Riverside Dr. in Auburn on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come browse our great eclectic collection of household items, CDs, books, puzzles, crafts, tools, etc. as well as genealogical research aids, maps and collector plates. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: My husband passed away a few months ago. Is there a free grief support group in the Lewiston/Auburn area? — No name, no town ANSWER: I’m sending you a big hug right now and holding you in my heart. Andwell Health Partners (formerly Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice) at 15 Strawberry Ave. […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday, Aug. 17 there will be a craft rair and yard sale at Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Craft tables will be available to rent for $10. For more information, call Cynthia at 782-7517. ANSWER: Excellent! Your church has so […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Your column has been a help to so many, and I hope it will be for me, too. My 17 year-old-granddaughter’s boyfriend lost the chain she gave him for their first anniversary as a couple. He lost it while playing in the recent Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl at Lewiston High School. They […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Quite some time ago, I went to see “Bonnie & the Practical Cats” at a venue in Lewiston, then I moved away. Recently, I heard the band is still around and I was wondering where they will be this summer and/or fall. I would love to go hear them again. I liked […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I found an Apple watch in Auburn. Please contact me at  576-2588 to identify it if you think it might be yours. — Fred, Auburn ANSWER: Writing to Sun Spots is a great way to get the word out when something (or someone) has been lost or found. If no one claims […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: With heavy hearts, we will deconsecrate the East Stoneham Congregational Church on Route 5 in Stoneham. A final with a christening and deconsecration will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. Following the services, there will be a luncheon at the North Waterford Congregational Church at 10 Irving Green Road just […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: These lyrics to “Coeur de Maman” were found here: https://www.smule.com/song/marcel-martel-coeur-de-maman-karaoke-lyrics/4958307_4958307/arrangement? Cœur de maman/Je chante pour toi/Que j’aime/Cœur de maman,/Tu es la bonté même/Tu as souffert de cruels émois/Je t’ai fait mal/Je t’ai remplie d’effroi. Bonne maman/Chasse bien ces tristesses/Vois ton enfant/Et prie pour le cœur. Des mamans/Vieille maman/Aux cheveux blancs/Votre cœur a […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Calling all knitters! Andwell Health Partners is seeking donations of shawls and lap blankets for our Peaceful Passage Program. We ask that the shawls be approximately 46-56 inches long and at least 30-34 inches wide so a patient can completely and comfortably wrap it around their shoulders. Please consider using soft yarn for […]