DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will host its first Golden Paw Humane Awards on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Royal Oak Room on Bates Street in Lewiston. There will be a social hour with a silent auction and photo booth from 5-6 p.m. followed by an Italian dinner buffet by Grazi to […]
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Woman’s Literary Union holding yard sale at Foss Mansion in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union will have a Fantastic Huge Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St., in Auburn. The proceeds will support mansion restoration and scholarship funds. Available items include furniture, electronics, an Xbox 360, video games, tools, jewelry, toys, fabric […]
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Coats for Kids spaghetti supper takes place Sept. 16
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Annual Harvest Baked Bean Supper, featuring red flannel hash, will be held at the West Bowdoin Baptist Church at 54 West Road in Bowdoin on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 4:30-6 p.m. Donations are $12 for adults, $6 for children under 12, and preschoolers eat free. The supper is sponsored by the […]
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Finally, the mystery of the recent crossword puzzle clues is solved
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For all those with concerns about the crossword puzzles, I heard from the syndicate where the puzzles come from this past Friday. They’ve run through all the wacky crossword puzzles and everything should now be back on track. We were not the only ones forwarding complaints! — Judy, Sun Journal executive editor […]
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Call to grandparents raising grandchildren to share their experiences
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re hoping to do a story in an upcoming Sunday edition about grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. We’re in awe of these folks who have taken on this responsibility. No matter what the circumstances of your situation and whether you’ve been your grandchild’s primary caregiver for years or you’re new at […]
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Sun Spotter wishes to donate 200 sewing patterns for clothing, crafts
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been a sewist most of my life and used to make most of my clothing. I am now retired and don’t have as much need to make clothing. Because of this, I have accumulated many sewing patterns. They are mostly women’s clothing with some children’s patterns (mostly boys clothing), a […]
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Mexico church sponsoring public supper to help rebuild church in Maui
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, at 163 Main St., will serve a public supper Saturday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. with a portion of proceeds going to help rebuild the Waiola UCC Church in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. The 200-year old church, the first Christian church in Lahaina, is one of several that […]
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Harvest fair, including lunch, scheduled at West Auburn Congregational Church
DEAR SUN SPOTS: West Auburn Congregational Church at 811 Auburn Road in Auburn is hosting a Harvest Vendor Craft Fair on Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A white elephant table, raffles, baked goods and hot lunch options are included. For more information, contact Florrie Mileikis at 207-577-9734. — No name, no town […]
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Reader wants to submit photos to Great Falls Balloon Festival competition
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I enjoyed the Great Falls Balloon Festival and would like to enter the photo contest. However when I click on the photo contest section of the website, it just has the rules and last year’s photos. Any help or a shared link would be appreciated. — Philip, Lewiston ANSWER: That is rather […]
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Widower requests meal ideas to offer guests at wife’s celebration of life
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a widower who is going to host my late wife’s family here in October so we can finally have a celebration of life and scatter her ashes. Her siblings and their spouses (12 people in all) will all be staying with me or near me in Airbnbs and hotels. The celebration […]