DEAR SUN SPOTS: The University of Southern Maine’s Occupational Therapy Department on the Lewiston-Auburn campus is hosting a yoga event for school-age children with special needs Friday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. Children and their families/caregivers are welcome to join us for a morning of connection and play where children with special needs […]
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Options for public transportation from Lewiston-Auburn to Portland are limited
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A recent article indicated that Concord Coach Lines will no longer be providing service to the Lewiston-Auburn area and that a new bus line will be taking over. I’m curious if there will ever be bus service from the Lewiston-Auburn area to the Portland Jetport, like the bus service from Portland to […]
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Searching for collectors of cameras, banks
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for someone who collects old banks and old cameras. It is time to move my dad’s collection along. I’m not looking for someone who sells these items, but someone who collects them. I know if I need answers, Sun Spots is the place to go. Thank you for all […]
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Summer Suppers are returning Tuesday at North Waterford church
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The North Waterford Congregational Church at 10 Irving Green Road in North Waterford will start its Summer Suppers on Tuesday, June 25. We will serve our traditional baked beans, American chop suey, cole slaw, salads, casseroles, rolls, beverages, and a featured dessert. The first supper features gingerbread. Supper time is from 5 […]
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Excelsior Grange celebrating 150 years with community events July 13
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange in Poland will celebrate its 150th anniversary with community events July 13. The day will start with a community yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 446 Harris Hall Road. Anyone wishing to reserve a spot to participate should call 998-2301. The cost is $10. If it rains, […]
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Reader to family: Cross erected on Route 4 in memory of Kelly Boulanger is broken
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This letter is for the family of Kelly Boulanger who died in a tragic car accident on Route 4 in 2003. The cross that you erected back then was broken during one of last winter’s storms. I thought you’d like to know in case you want to replace it. — Martha, no […]
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Realtor clarifies ownership of Auburn Suburban fields on Garfield Road
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Nothing seems to be happening at the location of the proposed addition to the Auburn Suburban fields on Garfield Road. Is this project ever going to get done? — Louise, no town ANSWER: Regarding the answer to this question, originally published in Sun Spots on Thursday, June 13, Travis Bashaw requested that […]
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Searching for owners of found family bible
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have found an old family bible that belonged to Mrs. Miranda Glover, who died in 1901. I would like to return it to her family if they are out there. Listed in the bible are her children: Emma, Isaac, Annie, Charles, Frank, Carrie, Edwin, Herbert, and Nellie.—David, no town ANSWER: This […]
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Free program offered Wednesdays for older people wanting to improve driving safety
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Occupational Therapy Clinic on University of Southern Maine’s LAC campus is offering one-on-one Car Fit Assessments for older adult drivers. Car Fit is a free, interactive educational program designed to improve older driver safety. Trained volunteers provide information to ensure the safest “fit” for older drivers and their vehicles. We have […]
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Yard sales, Bible school and bean supper are filling up weekends this month
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, the “Green Church,” at 163 Main St. will hold its annual Summer Sale Spectacular on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attic treasures, household goods, books, puzzles and much more will be displayed on the front lawn. There will also be a bake sale. Raffle […]