DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, at 163 Main St. has scheduled its annual Christmas fair for this Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take-out pint containers of comfort foods and a bake sale will be offered, along with crafts, puzzles, and RADA cutlery. Sale of tickets for the quilt […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Music Society’s 5th annual Online Auction will take place Nov. 5 through 16. Bidders will be able to preview items Nov. 4 to prepare to bid when the site goes live at 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. The auction will close at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. Included are fishing […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Turner Center Universalist Church on Route 117 is having a Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. We have tables to rent for $15. We will host crafters, have a white elephant sale, offer baked goods, and serve a light lunch. If you want to rent […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Livermore Library has come in possession of some old and historical newspapers and magazines. Because we have a very small library, we do not have room to keep them. Our local historians are interested in only local history. The newspapers are 1924 Boston Globe and Boston Post with articles about the death of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Spruce Mountain High School Craft Fair is back and will benefit the SMHS Class of 2023. The fair will be held on Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school at 33 Community Dr. in Jay. Vendor applications will be taken until Nov. 2 and only one […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Barker Mill Arms, located at 143 Mill St. in Auburn, is having a Holiday Craft and Rummage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a cookie buffet, white elephant table and a door prize. Parking will be “assistant directed” to available reserved parking spaces. — […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange #5 in Poland and the Poland Busy Bees are holding a Harvest Supper on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. Baked beans, casseroles, homemade rolls, and all the fixings are included for $8 for adults and $6 for children. Children four and under are free. Raffles and a 50/50 will […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for getting the word out about the Fall Craft Fair at the Woman’s Literary Union. All the tables will be filled with assorted vendors’ wares and we’ll be ready for shoppers on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society is hosting its Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town Hall on Main Street, which is Route 140. There will be 18-plus vendors and lunches for sale. Start your Christmas shopping early; stop by to see what all the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For months now, there have been no working lights in the parking area near the most heavily used entrance to the Auburn Walmart. If they are trying to reduce light pollution, it’s not the best place to be doing that. It’s difficult enough for drivers to avoid hitting pedestrians and other vehicles, […]