DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Auburn United Methodist Church is set to hold its annual holiday fair Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair has always enjoyed strong attendance. All are invited back to shop at 439 Park Ave. in Auburn. Shoppers are reminded to bring shopping bags. Also, all sales are […]
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Rummage sale, school garden cleaning are on fall calendars
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s rummage sale time at St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway. On Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., there will be new-to-you clothes for the family, or household items and linens at prices that won’t break the budget.At 11 a.m. people can fill a bag for $1. It’s surprising […]
Reader looking for help in learning to use Google Docs and Adobe
DEAR SUN SPOTS: You’re so helpful in getting information and connecting people. I’m involved with the Lewiston Auburn Senior College here at USM LAC and it would be a great help with the work I do if I could use Google Docs to share documents with others in the group. I seem to have a […]
Woman’s Literary Union offering space for November craft fair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re looking for local crafters and vendors for the Woman’s Literary Union Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foss Manion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn. The price is $20 for a 6-foot space with a table and chair available for an additional $5. […]
Grandmother shares scam phone call asking for bail money
DEAR SUN SPOTS: When I read the Sept. 19 Sun Spots about the grandparent scam, I could totally relate. When I got a call about 7:30 a.m. one day a couple years ago, it seemed so real. The person calling sounded exactly like my grandson. He said, “Grandma? I hate to ask you, but I […]
Reader needs assistance to get wheelchair ramp
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I enjoy reading Sun Spots every day. I suddenly find myself in need of a wheelchair ramp and would prefer one made from wood. I am totally disabled and will need the ramp before I can receive my wheelchair in mid-December. Any help would be appreciated. All I have is my Social […]
Franco Center looking for Halloween tricksters and trappings
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco Center is putting together a spooky guided walk through our creepy crypt. We’re looking for community volunteers who love Halloween and want to be part of this event. We hope to have costumed actors to play various characters during this fun event. We’re also looking for Halloween props that people no longer have […]
Band needed for Andover Olde Home Day parade in August
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Andover Olde Home Day Committee is looking for a marching band or group for our 2023 festival on Aug. 5 to provide music for the parade. Since you always do such miracles for people, we thought of you to solve our problem. I’ll bet the Rolodex doesn’t have a marching band […]
Sabattus church Christmas Craft Fair welcomes crafters, buyers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are still looking for local crafters and vendors for Our Lady of the Rosary Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Setup starts at 7 a.m. This is a 30-table fair and we have rented more than half of them to date. The price is […]
Newest COVID-19 booster available at local locations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In your wealth of knowledge, do you know if there are clinics for COVID booster shots this fall? I was wondering if the Auburn Mall was having one again because it was very convenient. Should it be just pharmacies offering the boosters, do you need an appointment? — No name, no town […]