DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Franco American Education Foundation awarded $45,000 in scholarships to high school graduates from the greater Lewiston-Auburn area at a reception held May 21 at the Franco Center. An additional sum of $146,000 was awarded to college students presently in their sophomore, junior and senior years. The following recent high school graduates […]
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Gather to Grow is celebrating community, collaboration and shared purpose | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Come together with friends, old and new, to celebrate the power of community, collaboration, and shared purpose at our Gather to Grow Celebration at The Gathering Garden, 208 Bates St. in Lewiston, on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. The rain date is Thursday, Aug 7 at the same time. […]
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Crafters and vendors invited to Prince of Peace Christmas Craft Fair | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Crafters and vendors are needed for The Prince of Peace Christmas Craft Fair coming to Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St., in Lewiston on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost for renting a 6-foot table is $25, $30 for an 8-foot table, and $40 for a […]
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St. Dom’s 70th-year high school reunion planned for September | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are well on our way to planning St. Dom’s 70th-year high school reunion to be held Saturday, Sept. 20. We have gotten a good list of names from the school but still don’t know about some classmates. We are looking for Irene Doyon Bouchard, Pauline Goyette Pellerin and Pauline Godin Durand […]
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Reader seeks recommendations for appraising antique dolls | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have some antique dolls that I would like to get appraised. Do you have anyone in your Rolodex who provides that service? Thank you for all you do to help the community. — No name, no town ANSWER: I don’t have any names in the Rolodex for specific antique doll appraisers […]
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Antique Auto Show returns to Hartford | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The J & O Irish Museum on Main Street (Route 140) in Hartford is now open for the summer on Sunday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. all through July and August. Our next fundraiser will be the Antique Auto Show on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the East Sumner Congregational Church so, please mark […]
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Lewiston School Nutrition Program offering meals all summer | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston School Nutrition Program is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided at no charge to all children attending school up to 18 years old, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability. There will be no discrimination during the meal service. All meals […]
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Birthday card shower for Turner resident | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Sunday, July 6, our good friend, mother, grammy, and great gram, etc. will celebrate her 80th birthday. Let’s celebrate with her by giving her a card shower this year. — Marion, no town ANSWER: The person who sent the original letter sent the wrong street address. Here is the correct information […]
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Out-of-state reader wants information on Moxie Festival before Maine visit | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m traveling to Maine in July and looking forward to checking out the Moxie Festival. How do I find out about it? — Carolyn, no town ANSWER: Click on this informative website that will tell you everything you need to know about Moxie Days that runs from July 11 through 13. There’s […]
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Lewiston Farmers’ Market volunteer and shopper info | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are you interested in volunteering with the Lewiston Farmers’ Market? We always need set up and break down help as well as support for market events including our annual spaghetti squash dinner! For more information please contact [email protected]. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: A year-round, family-friendly farmers’ market right in the heart […]