DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to donate my hair to cancer patients. Please let me know how. — Karen, no town ANSWER: There’s a nonprofit organization in Maine that can help you with this. Hair Matters will assist you with making an appointment to cut your hair at one of their participating salons or if […]
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Bates College employee’s special bike goes missing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My beloved 1998 bright orange Mongoose Surge mountain bike was stolen on the Bates campus at the end of last week. If anyone knows of its whereabouts, please contact me at 786-6250.—Tammy, no town ANSWER: I’m sorry to hear about this, and of course, I’m happy to help. This is a very […]
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Lisbon church to hold spring fling Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I accidentally left my cane in a cart at the Auburn Home Depot parking lot on Wednesday, May 15. It’s silver colored with black circles (or polka dots) on it and the handle is covered in black foam rubber. I purchased this in Ireland years ago and use it all the time. […]
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Lewiston High School Class of 1979 scheduled its 45-year reunion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: If you have been asked about Lewiston High School’s Class of 1979 Reunion, here is the information: We’re looking ahead to our 45th year class reunion Saturday, July 20, at 4 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza in Auburn. A great get-together is being planned that […]
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Yard sales, bake sales and suppers scheduled for May and June
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know of upcoming yard sale fundraisers that have tables where we can pay a fee to sell our yard sale items? Perhaps Sun Spots readers know as well and can let us know what month/dates the sales will be held. Thank you for your service to our community. — No […]
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Car-Fit program Friday offering safety information older drivers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The University of Southern Maine Occupational Therapy Department is offering a free Car-Fit program Friday at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn Campus, 51 Westminster St. in Lewiston. Appointments will be scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1.p.m. Car-Fit is a free, interactive program designed to improve older driver safety. Trained volunteers will […]
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Danville Junction Grange seeks crafters
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Danville Junction Grange, 15 Grange St., Auburn, will be sponsoring an indoor/outdoor yard and craft sale on Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (The rain date is Saturday, June 8.) There will be a raffle table, 50/50 drawing, lots of delicious baked goods and many treasures on the white […]
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Whittier House asking for musical instruments, arts and crafts for those with disabilities
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As the program manager of a day program in Auburn, I’d like to let Sun Spots readers know we support individuals with disabilities and teach them life skills as well as skills out in the community. We are looking for some items and we were curious if it would be possible for […]
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Mechanic Falls church welcomes donations for its annual plant sale May 18
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Anglican Church of the Transfiguration will hold its Annual Plant Sale at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Maisie Keene Park at the intersection of state Routes 121 and 11 in the village. Organizers welcome donations from area gardens. The only request is that they arrive potted and labeled. We also […]
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Teacher Appreciation Week pays tribute to educators, administrators and support staff
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Members of Mu Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, cordially thank all educators, including all administrators and support staff, for your dedication and commitment to the young people with whom you work every day. Each day you face new challenges, which you must meet with your expertise and thoughtful care. We thank you, not […]