DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a baked bean supper at Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. in Auburn, on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The menu includes two kinds of beans, brown bread, coleslaw, red and brown hot dogs, assorted casseroles, assorted desserts and beverages. The cost is $9 for […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn will serve a bean supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. The menu will include baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, coleslaw, breads, beverages and homemade pies. The Park Avenue Pickers will entertain at 4:30. For additional information, contact the church office at 782-3972. — Steve, Minot […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The University of Southern Maine Occupational Therapy Department is offering an evidenced-based class designed to manage concern about falls. The class is titled “A Matter of Balance” and to be offered at the USM Lewiston-Auburn campus in Lewiston. The classes are scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays from March 21 […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The University of Southern Maine Occupational Therapy Department is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair for the aging population on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lobby of the USM Lewiston-Auburn Campus at 51 Westminster St. in Lewiston. The eighteen topics presented include: medication management, transportation, safety […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to remind everyone of this great idea to help community members. I am always heartened by how this community comes together to help their neighbors, particularly most recently. I would like to let people know about another great way to help. The program is called Lasagna Love. It’s simple. You […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford Senior Citizens is sponsoring a trip to Virginia Beach on April 21-27. We are looking for 10 more people to fill the bus. The cost is $959 plus tips. We have had had good luck in the past when Sun Spots gets the word out so people can join our […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who lives in Androscoggin County and is going  to college and planning to enter the field of education. The scholarship is awarded based on scholarship, citizenship and need. All candidates must complete and submit the following […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the “Green Church”) at 163 Main St. in Mexico, is planning a “Sweets for Your Sweetie” sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. The sale is to feature baked items, candy, fudge and other goodies, all with a Valentine’s Day theme. The event is […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: That was an interesting article in this past Sunday’s newspaper by Kay Neufeld about the solar eclipse. Will Lewiston-Auburn see any effect of the April 8 solar eclipse? — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: For all things eclipse go to the Eclipse 2024 webpage at https://eclipse2024.org/eclipse-cities/city/18987.html to see what is expected to happen […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are Dick’s Restaurant in Mexico and McDonald’s in Rumford open yet after the damage from the December flood? Would Sun Spots be so kind as to find out when they will reopen? It would be greatly appreciated. — Dennis, Rumford ANSWER: According to the restaurant’s owner, Pam, Dick’s should be open Thursday! […]