DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mechanic Falls Public Library will have its Annual Pie Sale at Mechanic Falls Municipal Offices, 108 Lewiston St., third floor, outside the library entrance on Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. until all the pies are gone. The price per homemade pie is $18. Donations of homemade pies can be dropped off […]
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Reader wishes to donate clothing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have cleaned out our closets and have men’s and women’s clothes to donate. We would like to donate to a charity that gives clothing for free (not for resale) to those in need. Could you please suggest a couple of organizations in the area? — No name, no town ANSWER: One […]
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Fundraiser for Pleasant St. Drop-in Center
DEAR SUN SPOTS: OTTO Pizza at 730 Center St. in Auburn is hosting a Dining for Dollars Fundraiser to benefit the Pleasant St. Drop-In Center. A percentage of each purchase from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, will go directly to the organization. — Sue, no town ANSWER: The Drop-in Center is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation […]
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Pennies for Change to provide a temporary home for a veteran without one
DEAR SUN SPOTS: November is the month we remember our veterans, and there are many homeless veterans in our community. Let’s make a change for one of them. Pennies for a Change aims to give a temporary home to a veteran. Any organization or person interested in donating to this cause may bring their empties […]
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Franco Center seeking Christmas memories for Sights & Sounds show
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco Center is preparing a Christmas-themed Variety Show and would love the community’s input. If anyone has Christmas memories or poems that they would like to read and share during our Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show on Dec. 15 and 16, please contact the show manager, Jake Hodgkin, at [email protected] […]
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Norway church to host Thanksgiving Day dinner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, the Oxford Hills community is invited to share a meal with family, neighbors and friends at St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway. The dinner will be served in the parish center at St. Catherine of Sienna Church at 32 Paris St. in Norway. Dinner is to […]
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Craft Fair scheduled at Montello Heights Retirement Community on Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Room at Montello Heights Retirement Community at 550 College St. in Lewiston. — Jennifer, Lewiston ANSWER: This fair is just a couple days away. I hope some of you can make it over […]
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Legion post holding American flag retirement ceremony in Oxford
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples American Legion Post 112 of Oxford will have a Flag Retirement Ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the hall at 169 King St., which is Route 121. Burning torn or tattered flags is the proper means of disposal. Flags may be dropped off that day or deposited in […]
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Oxford Legion post to hold flag retirement ceremony Nov. 16
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples American Legion Post 112 of Oxford will hold a flag retirement ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the post at 169 Main St. Burning torn or tattered flags is the proper means of disposal. Flags may be dropped off that day or deposited in the old mail container […]
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Town of Turner to celebrate opening of ‘century box’ from 1923
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The time for opening Turner’s century box is approaching. The Century Box Jubilee Committee is planning a weeklong celebration, starting with opening ceremonies Sunday, Nov. 12. The event will be held at Leavitt Area High School from 4 to 6 p.m. The century box from 1923 and a 50-year box from 1973 […]